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🌱 Patch AM: Planning a fall weekend? Why Aamodt’s in Stillwater stands out

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Greetings Stillwater! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a fall weekend? Why Aamodt's in Stillwater stands out
  • Remember Robin Hood at the Zephyr? Meet the actress behind Pinocchio

Also on today's calendar: C-Change Conversations and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Friday: Windy; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 Apple Orchards Worth a Fall Road Trip (eatingwell.com) — Stillwater's own Aamodt's Apple Farm is spotlighted as a top fall road-trip orchard, with hayrides, a goat farm, and an on-site winery along the St. Croix River. The long-running family farm draws Twin Cities visitors for early-season RiverBelle apples and a fair-like weekend atmosphere that makes apple picking a full-day outing close to home.
   

• 5 Questions with Pinocchio Actress Antonisia Collins (mspmag.com) — Local theater fans may recognize Antonisia Collins from her roles at Stillwater's Zephyr Theatre, where she's played Robin Hood and Gandalf. Now starring as Pinocchio at Children's Theatre Company, she reflects on how children's theater, mentorship, and imaginative staging shape young audiences and keep her rooted in Minnesota's vibrant performing arts scene.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Garage Sale
    September 10 & 11. 9-5. 2003 Fairmeadows Rd, Stillwater. Lots of miscellaneous stuff. Including Thirtyone bags, puzzles, Barbies, jewelry, end table. (Nextdoor Stillwater/Manning Ave)
  • No credit cards, checks or bills larger than $20.
    Lots of free stuff including exercise equipment. Selling furniture, lamps, pictures, decorative accessories and a lot more. (Nextdoor Stillwater Township)
  • Taher, Inc. posted a job opening for PT Dishwasher Wanted for Stillwater Area School in Stillwater. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner - Float/On-Call in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Elmo

  • Golf: UVA first-year Zoe Cusack leads the at ANNIKA Intercollegiate (augustafreepress.com)
  • Creative Homes Partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Showplace (businesswire.com)
  • Events: Sunrise Prairie Hike, Poppy Days and Bluegrass Festival (woodburynewsnet.org)

Oakdale

  • Ringleader in transgender man's murder sentenced to life in prison without parole (kutv.com)

Woodbury

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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