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1. 11-Year-Old Boy Fighting For His Life After SUV Hits His E-Scooter Near Stillwater (patch.com) — An 11-year-old Baytown Township boy is in critical condition after an SUV struck his e-scooter at a Baytown intersection just east of Stillwater, prompting lifesaving efforts by first responders. Washington County deputies and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the crash, which occurred Wednesday morning, as the community watches for updates on the child's condition.
2. Lennox to finish Minnesota walk on 'Recovery Road Day' (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater will host the finale of Jason Lennox's 1,700‑mile "Recovery Road" walk on Oct. 10, capped by a mayoral proclamation of "Recovery Road Day" and a free mental health program at Pioneer Park. Residents can join morning walks from Bayport and near Oasis Café, then hear Lennox speak at Stillwater Harvest Fest in Lowell Park around noon.
3. Football: Big plays propel Woodbury past Ponies (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater Ponies fans saw their team fall 29–15 to Woodbury at Stillwater Area High School, despite strong defense and standout performances from quarterback Braden Hatalla and receiver Carter Zollar. The loss extends a three-game skid as turnovers and missed red-zone chances proved costly, with Stillwater now preparing for a historic rivalry matchup at White Bear Lake's new stadium.
4. Famous Movie Celebrity Recently Spotted At Multiple MN Locations (wjon.com) — Nicolas Cage is in Minnesota filming a post-apocalyptic thriller and has reportedly been spotted around Stillwater, giving locals a rare chance to bump into a major movie star. Filming is expected to continue through October, with sightings also reported in Minneapolis, at Paisley Park, and even at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
5. A new coolest thing made in Minnesota has been named (bringmethenews.com) — An 11-year-old boy was recently critically injured when a driver struck his e-scooter near Stillwater, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for young riders. In other statewide news, a Minnesota-made surgical warming system just won the "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" title, highlighting local manufacturing innovation that residents may encounter in hospitals and clinics.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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