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Good morning Stillwater! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Archbishop John Ireland helped shape Stillwater's early Catholic community
Also on today's calendar: Hunters Education class and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
- Wednesday: More sun than clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• John Ireland: The Archbishop of St. Paul (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater's early Catholic congregations at St. Michael, St. Mary's, and St. Joseph's play a central role in this history of Archbishop John Ireland, who frequently visited town to preach, lay cornerstones, and confirm parishioners. The article traces his journey from immigrant priest to influential archbishop while highlighting Stillwater Daily Gazette coverage of his milestones. It offers local readers a window into the city's religious and civic past. 
📸 Around Stillwater
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater
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★ Featured events ★
- Hunters Education class →
501 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery
5:30 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Register Now for Classical Ballet Training at its Finest in the St Croix River Valley! →
11520 110th St N, Stillwater - SSD Board Meeting →
Stillwater City Hall, 216 Fourth Street North, Stillwater
8:30 am - County Board Meeting →
14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater
9:00 am - Tuesday Hangout at the HUB →
VFC Hub, 6201 North Osgood Avenue, Stillwater
3:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees →
Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street North, Stillwater
5:30 pm - Special Art Project →
VFC Hub, 6201 North Osgood Avenue, Stillwater
6:00 pm - Register Now for Classical Ballet Training at its Finest in the St Croix River Valley! →
11520 110th St N, Stillwater - 2050 Comprehensive Plan →
14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater
8:00 am - Cardio Drumming – Fall 2026 →
VFC Hub, 6201 North Osgood Avenue, Stillwater
4:15 pm - Fit Friends – Fall →
VFC Hub, 6201 North Osgood Avenue, Stillwater
6:30 pm - Fit Friends – Fall 2026 →
VFC Hub, 6201 North Osgood Avenue, Stillwater
6:30 pm - Register Now for Classical Ballet Training at its Finest in the St Croix River Valley! →
11520 110th St N, Stillwater
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
📣 Stillwater Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a heads up - we had a large black bear in front of our house at about 7:30 this evening.
(Overlook Ct N). Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos. It took a nice dip in our little pond (which is about 15 feet from our front door), got out,… (Nextdoor West Lakeland) - Missing
Orange tabby named Gato but responds to "kitty". One ear is clipped as she was a stray. Please if you find her out there let me know. (Nextdoor Oak Park Heights)
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner - Float/On-Call in Stillwater. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist-1 in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Elmo
- Federal prosecutors say a Minnesota woman billed a state housing program for services her own clients testified they never got, and a jury agreed. (newsbreak.com)
Woodbury
- Finding giant puffballs, swimming swans, and fall colors in Washington County's 'Legacy Lands' (hometownsource.com)
- On Morality and "Significant Moral Consequences" (bycommonconsent.com)
- Prince of Peace to host the Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra (hometownsource.com)
Ok Stillwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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