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🌱 Cokato community remembers the life and faith of Beatrice Buttenhoff.

Cokato, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Cokato! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cokato community remembers the life and faith of Beatrice Buttenhoff.

Also on today's calendar: Howard Lake Senior Group and 2 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beatrice Buttenhoff, 83, Obituary – 6/5/2026 (herald-journal.com) — Cokato residents are mourning the passing of 83-year-old Beatrice Helen Buttenhoff, whose Christian funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cokato on Saturday, June 20, with visitation an hour prior. Born at Cokato Hospital and longtime resident of the Howard Lake area, Bea is remembered for her decades as a bank teller, her volunteer spirit, and the many family members and friends she leaves behind.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • 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 )
  • National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Group Home Supervisor in Cokato. Apply here.
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Cokato. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cokato here.

🗞 Nearby News

Howard Lake

Annandale

Maple Lake

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-- 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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