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🌱 How a national grant is transforming Osseo’s Stoddard Park playground

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Good day Osseo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a national grant is transforming Osseo's Stoddard Park playground

Also on today's calendar: Adult Book Group and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kubota Invests $500,000 Nationwide Through Annual Hometown Proud Grant (compactequip.com) — Osseo residents will see a boost to Stoddard Park, as the Osseo Community Foundation and Johnson Tractor secured a Kubota Hometown Proud grant that includes cash and equipment support. The nationwide program selected just ten projects, and Osseo's park and playground revitalization will use a Kubota utility vehicle to help with construction and ongoing maintenance, improving a key local gathering space.
   

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  • 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 )
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    Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Eau Claire

  • Eau Claire's PFAS removal facility already removing contaminants ahead of final completion (wxow.com)
  • The Union feat. Phil Cook perform live at SHIFT in Eau Claire (thecurrent.org)
  • Junior Achievement to host 11th annual JA Heroes Gala on November 12, 2026 (weau.com)

Ok Osseo! 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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