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π± How Wabasha farmers can tap new USDA drought relief funds
You won't want to miss Around The World Camp on the Wabasha Patch calendar

Hi there, Wabasha! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wabasha farmers can tap new USDA drought relief funds
Also on today's calendar: Around The World Camp and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• USDA Designates 5 Wisconsin Counties as Natural Disaster Areas (usda.gov) — Farmers in Wabasha County are now eligible for USDA emergency loans after this summer's drought triggered a federal natural disaster designation for parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Local producers can use these loans to replace equipment or livestock, reorganize operations, or refinance certain debts, with applications due by May 17, 2027 through their USDA Service Center.
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📸 Around Wabasha
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wabasha
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★ Featured events ★
- Around The World Camp →
Boundless Playspace and Activity Center, 3825 Superior Dr NW, Rochester
9:00 am
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- SeptOberfest German Weekend →
Wabasha MN - SeptOberfest River Walk Presented by the Alleghany →
Amphitheater, 50 Pembroke Avenue, Wabasha
10:00 am - Booked →
Wabasha County Fair, 99 Coulee Way, Wabasha
10:00 am - Booked — Wabasha County Fair →
Wabasha County Fairgrounds, 99 Coulee Way, Wabasha
10:00 am - Pumpkin Derby Presented by MIDCO →
Heritage Park (Under The Bridge), 257 Main St W, Wabasha
11:00 am - McCawley, Tremblay, Tubbs, & Schwalbe at Widespot Performing Arts Center →
Widespot Performing Arts Center, 611 Broadway, Wabasha
7:00 pm - Booked →
Wabasha County Fair, 99 Coulee Way, Wabasha
4:00 am
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
📣 Wabasha Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fit City Exercise Class →
Faith Lutheran Church, Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha
8:30 am - Story Time Thursdays →
Wabasha Public Library, 168 Allegheny Ave, Wabasha
10:00 am - Nature Explorers
meeting rooms 1 and 2
4:00 pm - Yoga Class - Every Thursday →
Mittel Schule Building, 611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha
4:45 pm - A Sound Bath for Fall →
155 Hillwood Drive, Lake City
6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook in Wabasha. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wabasha here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winona
- Lowest midgrade gas price in Winona County hits $4.54 for week ending Sept. 19 (seminnesotanews.com)
- Warriors Volleyball Comes Up Short in Five-Set Battle Against No.15 St. Cloud State (winonastatewarriors.com)
- Minnesota Truth Council holds final meeting in Rochester (kaaltv.com)
Goodhue
- Goodhue teen injured in roundabout crash Tuesday (postbulletin.com)
- Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-H Club holds September meeting (hometownsource.com)
Ok Wabasha! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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