🌱 How long could you last in Rockford’s new endless race?

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• How long could you last in Rockford’s new endless race?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: A stray morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• SISU Backyard Ultra coming to Lake Rebecca (herald-journal.com) — Runners in Rockford can test their endurance at the inaugural SISU Backyard Ultra at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve on Saturday, Sept. 5. Participants will tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains, with friends and family encouraged to come out, support, and enjoy the unique Finnish-inspired atmosphere with saunas and lake swims.
   

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📸 Around Rockford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockford

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1

• Holy Family vs Rockford →
  Rockford High School, 7600 County Rd 50, Rockford
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 10

• School Board Workshop
  Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Sch Discovery Center, 214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA
  4:30 pm

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📣 Rockford Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Walking Club →
  Buffalo, MN Calendar, 114 Commerce Circle, Buffalo
  9:00 am
• Weavers →
  Buffalo, MN Calendar, 114 Commerce Circle, Buffalo
  9:00 am
• Zingo →
  Buffalo, MN Calendar, 114 Commerce Circle, Buffalo
  12:30 pm
• Leaf Rubbing Fun Drop-in Activity
  Rogers Library 21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374
  1:00 pm
• #blizzardinyourbackyard – Orono Family Color Dash →
  Orono Discovery Center, 5050 Independence St, Maple Plain
  6:00 pm
• Concerts in the Park →
  Buffalo, MN Calendar, 505 2nd Ave S, Buffalo
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Hand & Foot Game →
  Buffalo, MN Calendar, 114 Commerce Circle, Buffalo
  9:30 am
• Golden Aires Choir →
  Buffalo, MN Calendar, 114 Commerce Circle, Buffalo
  11:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Salterra Celebration! →
  Salterra at Hanover, 10875 Settlers Ln, Hanover
  1:00 pm
• Puzzle Exchange
  Maple Plain Library 5184 Main Street East, Maple Plain, MN 55359
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know a reliable mechanic who can come to my place and fix my car?
  I already know what's wrong with it, but the quotes I'm getting are way too high. I can't drive the car anywhere right now. I was planning to supply… (Nextdoor Rockford)

• Sportech posted a job opening for Experienced Material Handler - Material Handler II - Weekend Shift (F-Sun 6am-6pm) in Rogers. Apply here.
• Graco, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Rogers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Delano

• Wright County Unclaimed Items: July 2026 (delanoheraldjournal.com)
• Mike Lindell steps down as CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow (bringmethenews.com)

Buffalo

• Commanders signing All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs: report (fox9.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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