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What's up Waite Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you recognize the strange brass marker outside Waite Park's Aldi?
  • How Waite Park families can keep the heat on this winter
  • Why are award‑winning Isle educators headed to Waite Park this October?

Also on today's calendar: Healing Sound Bath Workshop and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 45.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mysterious Brass Benchmark Discovered On Waite Park Sidewalk Near Aldi (kfilradio.com) — A curious brass marker embedded in the sidewalk outside Aldi in Waite Park has locals and even Google Lens guessing whether it's a survey benchmark or something else. The writer has asked the City of Waite Park for answers and is inviting residents to share their own theories while everyone waits to learn the marker's true purpose.
   

2. Minnesota Cold Weather Rule Starts Thursday: How to Keep Your Heat On This Winter (knsiradio.com) — If you're worried about heating bills in Waite Park's Cold Weather Rule kicks in Thursday and can help prevent your power from being shut off if you set up a payment plan. Tri-CAP in Waite Park is also opening its new Energy Assistance Program year, offering income-based help with heating costs for residents in Stearns and nearby counties.
   

3. Isle Board told there most likely would be no football game the night of Homecoming, 2026 (hometownsource.com) — Two Isle school staff members will be honored at an education excellence convention coming to Waite Park in October, bringing educators from more than 40 districts into town. Their recognition comes amid broader Isle School Board discussions about Homecoming without a football game, student enrollment declines, and new staff hires that could indirectly interest local education‑minded residents.
   

4. Local mayors, city officials discuss regional answer to e-bike safety (stcloudlive.com) — City leaders from Waite Park and neighboring communities are working together on clearer rules and safety education for e-bikes and faster e-motos after a rise in serious injuries. They're exploring shared ordinances, helmet requirements for youth, and a parent-focused "Know Before They Ride" campaign that would roll out through local schools and city channels.
   

5. District 14 candidates debate fraud, data centers in St. Cloud (sctimes.com) — Voters in Waite Park are hearing how District 14 candidates would tackle fraud, data centers, and gun violence as they vie to represent the area at the Capitol. At a St. Cloud forum, contenders for Senate and House seats discussed cracking down on fraud, setting statewide guardrails for data centers affecting nearby cities, and balancing safety with rights on firearms.
   

📸 Around Waite Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waite Park

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 16
  • Les Misérables →
    Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W St Germain St, St Cloud
    7:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Waite Park Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • 7th Grade Football
    North 6-8, 500 Highway 23 West, Milaca
    4:00 pm
  • Apollo Swimming & Diving
    North 6-8, 3101 Pine Cone Rd N, Sartell
    6:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • The Fabulous Armadillos: Floydian Slip →
    Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Staffmark posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Waite Park. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Waite Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waite Park here.

Ok Waite Park! 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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