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🌱 Why Mineral Point is a must-visit small town in 2026
Happening soon: Discussion with Dairy Farmer & Cookbook Author, Inga Orth on the Mineral Point Patch calendar
Hello again Mineral Point! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Mineral Point is a must-visit small town in 2026
- Mineral Point volleyball sweeps Fennimore—see how other area teams fared
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 43.
- Saturday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 9 Underrated Wisconsin Towns Worth the Drive in 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Mineral Point gets a strong spotlight here as a must-visit small town, praised for its hand-built Cornish limestone cottages and walkable historic charm. The piece highlights local stops like Pendarvis, the Merry Christmas Mine Hill Trail, and Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, positioning Mineral Point as a distinctive, artsy getaway within an easy drive for Wisconsin travelers in 2026. 
• Tuesday's Area Scoreboard (radiodubuque.com) — Mineral Point sports fans will be glad to see the high school volleyball team swept Fennimore 3–0 in Tuesday's action, a solid win noted among other regional results. The roundup also lists matches involving Darlington, Iowa-Grant, and several Iowa and Illinois schools, plus college scores, giving Mineral Point residents a quick snapshot of how nearby teams are performing.
📸 Around Mineral Point
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineral Point
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★ Featured events ★
- Discussion with Dairy Farmer & Cookbook Author, Inga Orth →
3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - Worship Service →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
10:00 am - Communion →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
10:00 am - Teen Church →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
6:00 pm - Discipleship Study Marked by His Presence →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
6:30 pm - Comedy Night at The Mine Shaft →
The Mine Shaft, 155 High St, Mineral Point
6:00 pm - Comedy Night! →
The Mine Shaft, 155 High St, Mineral Point
6:00 pm - Worship Service →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
10:00 am - Kingdom Tribe →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
5:00 pm - Night of Prayer →
Cedar Rock, 1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point
6:30 pm - Fall Harvest Festival →
Midland United Methodist Church, 10235 County Rd KP, Mazomanie
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
📣 Mineral Point Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor ) - Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Cook in Mineral Point. Apply here.
- Cummins posted a job opening for General Assembly - 2nd Shift in Mineral Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral Point here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dodgeville
- Measles cases in southwest Wisconsin surpass 200 (channel3000.com)
- Episode 3: Education, property taxes, and pie (wuwm.com)
- Douglas Paul 'Pug' Johnson (thedodgevillechronicle.com)
Platteville
- UW-Platteville: Appoints Carolyn Keller dean of College of BILSA (wisbusiness.com)
- UW-Madison Student Linked to Cryptocurrency Fraud (vocal.media)
Ok Mineral Point! 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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