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🌱 Patch AM: Which Stillwater orchard is open daily for fall family fun?

Also, don't miss Hugo Oktoberfest - crafters, vendors, food & fun on the Stillwater Patch calendar

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Hello Stillwater! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Stillwater orchard is open daily for fall family fun?
  • Why Stillwater's Catholic parishes are praying for a former priest.
  • Stillwater student wins national scholarship for automotive cybersecurity dreams

Also on today's calendar: Hugo Oktoberfest - crafters, vendors, food & fun and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 🍂2026 Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Patches 🍎🎃🍏 (macaronikid.com) — One of the featured fall outings is right in Stillwater, with an orchard on Manning Avenue offering daily hours, apple shipping, and seasonal activities for families. The guide also highlights several other regional orchards and pumpkin patches, giving you plenty of options for hayrides, mazes, and fall festivals across eastern Minnesota this October.
   

2. Priest of archdiocese on leave of absence affiliates with schismatic movement (thecatholicspirit.com) — Parishioners at St. Michael and St. Mary in Stillwater are being informed that their former parochial vicar, Father Philip Conklin, has affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X, which the Vatican recently declared in schism. Archbishop Bernard Hebda has begun a canonical process, directed him not to exercise public ministry, and is asking Stillwater Catholics to pray for Father Conklin and the local parishes.
   

3. Autel Awards Five Automotive Scholarships (aftermarketnews.com) — A Stillwater resident, Kristof Adam, has been awarded a $5,000 Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship to support his automotive cybersecurity studies at Century College. He's one of five recipients nationwide, recognized for his interest in hands-on vehicle work and advanced automotive technology as cars become more software-driven and connected.
   

4. 10 Charming Midwest Towns Most Travelers Completely Overlook (amac.us) — Stillwater gets a flattering spotlight as one of the Midwest's most charming but often overlooked towns, praised for its St. Croix River setting, historic Main Street, and converted lift bridge with scenic loop trail. The piece encourages Twin Cities–area travelers to make at least an overnight visit, highlighting river cruises, fall colors, and Discover Stillwater for planning details.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have been following the swan family with four cygnets.
    We last saw them evening of 7/21/2026. Has anyone seen them lately, or have any information about their current location? (Nextdoor Stillwater South Hill)
  • Thinking of moving to a tankless water heater.
    I'd love recommendations for a reputable company (Nextdoor Stillwater North Hill)
  • Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Cook in Stillwater. Apply here.
  • YMCA of the North posted a job opening for SAC Program Staff (St. Croix Preparatory Academy) in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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