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π± Patch AM: See how an Oakdale artist topped this regional juried art show
Also, don't miss Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall) on the Oakdale Patch calendar

What's up Oakdale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how an Oakdale artist topped this regional juried art show
Also on today's calendar: Safety, Crime and Fire Prevention and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 61, low: 52.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'A vital role for creators seeking genuine connection' (nujournal.com) — Oakdale painter Yulia Sholomova just took first place at the 18th Annual ArtScape Juried Art Show in New Ulm for her richly layered acrylic piece "A Mythology of The Northwoods." Her work, inspired by Minnesota landscapes and Slavic folklore, is among 81 selected pieces on display at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture through Oct. 16, with a public-voted People's Choice award still up for grabs.
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📸 Around Oakdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakdale
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★ Featured events ★
- Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall) →
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
9:00 am
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Adult Cards →
Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
1:00 pm - Farmers Market →
Walton Park - west parking lot (off of 15th Street N), 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
2:00 pm - Family Fun Flatables →
Richard Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
11:00 am - Wellness 50+ - Safety, Crime, and Fire Prevention →
Oakdale Discovery Center Community Room, Oakdale
12:00 pm - Safety, Crime and Fire Prevention →
Oakdale Discovery Center (Discovery Room Closed), 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
12:00 pm - Wellness 50+: Safety, Crime and Prevention →
Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
12:00 pm - Yoga - Morning Yoga | Summer Session 2 →
Oakdale Discovery Center Full Building, Oakdale
9:30 am - Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall) →
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
9:00 am - Library Story Time →
Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
10:30 am - Adult Cards →
Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
1:00 pm - The Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce Candidate Fourm →
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
📣 Oakdale Shout Outs!
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🗞 Nearby News
Lake Elmo
- A North Oaks Oasis Prioritizes Sustainability and Ecology (midwestdesignmag.com)
- Solar Plant Begins Generating Electricity From Former Anoka County Landfill in Ramsey (town.news)
Woodbury
- Events: Saint Ambrose Fall Fest, One Woodbury and Afton Art in the Park (woodburynewsnet.org)
- (USA) Staff Pharmacist (hourly) (walmart.com)
- Inbox: This defense has some really intriguing pieces (packers.com)
St. Paul
- Which Minnesota Hospitals Won 2026 State Awards? See The Full List By Hospital (patch.com)
Ok Oakdale! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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