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Afton, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Afton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Vessel Safety Check Day – Afton Marina
  • Friday Italian Sunset Dinner Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises
  • Juneteenth 2026 Celebration of Commemorations at Saint Paul Public Library - Sun Ray

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Two Sandhill cranes hanging around for the last few days in rural Afton, near the Woodbury border.
    Could they be looking to hang around for awhile? (Nextdoor Afton-Manning Avenue)
  • Andersen Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (North End Logistics, 2nd Shift 4x10) in Bayport. Apply here.
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Front Desk Overnight Custodian in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Afton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

  • Celebrate Duck Donuts' 2nd Anniversary in Woodbury with My Favorite Family Dozen and Exclusive 10% Off (twincitiesfrugalmom.com)
  • Best Woodbury, Minnesota Real Estate Lawyers (bestlawyers.com)
  • Nicole Mitchell planning political comeback with campaign for Woodbury City Council (alphanews.org)

Cottage Grove

St. Paul

  • Boelter To Avoid Death Penalty After Guilty Plea In Hortman Assassinations (patch.com)

Ok Afton! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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