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In today's newsletter:

• What the new Valley Creek Road traffic signal means for Woodbury drivers
• Want to strum along at Woodbury's Tuesday ukulele jams?

Also on today's calendar: Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County Board sets preliminary levy, proposed budget for 2027 (cottagegrovejournal.news) — Woodbury drivers will see a new traffic signal, crosswalks, and accessibility upgrades coming to Valley Creek Road and Eagle Creek Lane after Washington County approved a construction contract and cost‑sharing agreements with the city. At the same meeting, commissioners set a preliminary 7.9% county levy increase for 2027, outlining how higher costs and state mandates could affect local property tax bills and long‑term projects.
   

• Twin Cities Ukulele Club Strikes a Chord (woodburymag.com) — A growing Twin Cities Ukulele Club chapter in Woodbury is turning Tuesday mornings at the local YMCA into a welcoming jam session for players of all levels. After moving into Stonecrest senior living, longtime player Pat Solstad helped launch the group, which now draws curious listeners and fosters easy friendships. With shared song folders and a noncompetitive vibe, organizers hope to bring more performances back into the Woodbury community.
   

📸 Around Woodbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd →
  Christ United Methodist Church, 2500 Hudson Pl, Maplewood
  10:00 am
• Hugo Oktoberfest - Vendors, Crafters, Food & Fun →
  American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St N, Hugo
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• ODCT's What is Broadway? A Jeopardy-Themed Cabaret Fundraiser →
  Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Rd, St Paul
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Woodbury Fall Craft & Gift Market →
  M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury
  10:00 am
• Sunday Brunch on the River →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  12:00 pm
• WHS Orchestra Children's Concert and Carnival →
  Woodbury High School, 2665 Woodlane Dr, Woodbury
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Engaging in Courageous Citizenship: Finding community across our differences before and after elections. →
  Central Park Woodbury, 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodury
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• The Ultimate Fajita Margarita Cruise with St. Croix River Cruises →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  6:15 pm
Wednesday October 7
• The Ultimate Fajita Margarita Cruise with St. Croix River Cruises →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  6:15 pm
Friday October 9
• Friday Night Italian Sunset Cruise →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Incredible "Jesse Ruben" Live In Concert →
  1045 Quentin Ave S, Lakeland
  4:00 pm
• The Incredible " Jesse Ruben" Live In Concert →
  1045 Quentin Ave S, Lakeland
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Public Safety Announcement!
  (Turn up the volume before playing the video.) A recent post about how to deal with Box Elder bugs included advice on using Dawn detergent and water… (Nextdoor Wedgewood)
• All are welcome, please join us at Christ United Methodist Church Maplewood.
  October 3rd, Fall Community Market. Many Vendors selling from their trunks & tables. Stop in and shop and have a bite to eat. Come and meet the new… (Nextdoor Colby Lake)

🗞 Nearby News

Oakdale

• Oakdale man comes face to face with lost emu while grouse hunting (kare11.com)
• Going through a Midwest emu phase (minnpost.com)

Cottage Grove

• Wayzata 'Gladiators' ready for homecoming (hometownsource.com)
• Renewal by Andersen Faces Class Action Over Telemarketing (dwmmag.com)
• Ruby B. Nelson 09/29/2026 (bakken-young.com)

Lake Elmo

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve Hosts a Full Moon Forest Bathing Walk (stcroixvalleymag.com)

Ok Woodbury! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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