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1. 🍂2026 Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Patches 🍎🎃🍏 (macaronikid.com) — One of the featured fall outings is right in Stillwater, with an orchard on Manning Avenue offering daily hours, apple shipping, and seasonal activities for families. The guide also highlights several other regional orchards and pumpkin patches, giving you plenty of options for hayrides, mazes, and fall festivals across eastern Minnesota this October.
2. Priest of archdiocese on leave of absence affiliates with schismatic movement (thecatholicspirit.com) — Parishioners at St. Michael and St. Mary in Stillwater are being informed that their former parochial vicar, Father Philip Conklin, has affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X, which the Vatican recently declared in schism. Archbishop Bernard Hebda has begun a canonical process, directed him not to exercise public ministry, and is asking Stillwater Catholics to pray for Father Conklin and the local parishes.
3. Autel Awards Five Automotive Scholarships (aftermarketnews.com) — A Stillwater resident, Kristof Adam, has been awarded a $5,000 Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship to support his automotive cybersecurity studies at Century College. He's one of five recipients nationwide, recognized for his interest in hands-on vehicle work and advanced automotive technology as cars become more software-driven and connected.
4. 10 Charming Midwest Towns Most Travelers Completely Overlook (amac.us) — Stillwater gets a flattering spotlight as one of the Midwest's most charming but often overlooked towns, praised for its St. Croix River setting, historic Main Street, and converted lift bridge with scenic loop trail. The piece encourages Twin Cities–area travelers to make at least an overnight visit, highlighting river cruises, fall colors, and Discover Stillwater for planning details.
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