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🌱 Patch AM: Why Stillwater keeps landing on “happiest places in America” lists
Spotted on the Stillwater calendar: Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market
Hi there, Stillwater! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Stillwater keeps landing on "happiest places in America" lists
- How Dolly Parton's legacy is supporting kids' books in Stillwater
Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• You Might Be Surprised One Of America's Happiest Places Is This Tiny Minnesota Town (myfamilytravels.com) — Stillwater takes center stage here as a walkable, riverfront "happy place," with its historic Main Street, lift bridge, and Lowell Park all highlighted as everyday joys for residents and visitors. The piece also spotlights local trails, bookshops, lumber baron mansions, and year-round festivals, painting a detailed picture of why life in Stillwater feels both relaxed and vibrant. 
• Radio Stations Across the US Mourn and Celebrate Dolly Parton (radioink.com) — A Twin Cities radio station is honoring Dolly Parton by raising money for her Imagination Library, sending donations directly to Bridge to Books, the program's local affiliate in Stillwater. The story also describes how stations nationwide quickly shifted to tributes, special programming, and memorial messages after Parton's death at age 80.
📸 Around Stillwater
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater
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★ Featured events ★
- Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market →
Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater
9:00 am - A Celebration of Science & Sustainability →
Loft 214 - Venue on Main, 214 S Main St, Stillwater
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Leader Training
Stillwater Young Life 1151 Parkwood Ln, Stillwater, MN 55082
8:30 am - Gentle Yoga
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Mudita Wellness, 402 Main St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082
9:00 am - Italian Lunch cruise - St. Croix River Cruises
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Lake Front Park Hudson, Wi 54016
11:30 am - Training/Planning Wyldlife
Stillwater Young Life 1151 Parkwood Ln, Stillwater, MN 55082
12:00 pm - Saturday Afternoon Patio Music at The Freight House
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce The Freight House
2:00 pm - Saturdays Chef's Feature
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Afton House Inn and CURRENT Restaurants 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN 55001
4:00 pm - C-Change Conversations →
Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury
6:30 pm - Climate Week Trash Dash 2026 →
5697 Norwich Pkwy, Oak Park Heights
3:30 pm - Climate Trivia Night →
Lift Bridge Brewing, 1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater
6:30 pm - Pedal for the Planet →
Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N, Stillwater
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Stillwater Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In Search of Chicken Hearts - Our beautiful German Shepherd, Bear, who is nearly 8 years old was just diagnosed with DCM and severe CHF while in the hospital's ICU and we are devastated as we were told he has 6 months, but some dogs have survived
1-2 more years after diagnosis. Clearly, we will do anything for him right now. He's on heart meds and a taurine supplement now but was mentioned to… (Nextdoor South Hill) - Found: plastic bin with a few tools in it.
Found on frontage road north of Highway 36 near Acapulco restaurant in Stillwater. Message me if yours. (Nextdoor West Lakeland)
- Yona Solutions posted a job opening for Laundry Aide in Stillwater. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodbury
- Alto Sewer Service Expands Drain Cleaning Services to Woodbury MN (desertsun.com)
- Garden Blog: What Woodbury Gardeners Can Plant Before Minnesota's First Frost (woodburynewsnet.org)
- Mock City Council Gives Woodbury Teens A Lesson In Local Government (woodburynewsnet.org)
Forest Lake
- Volleyball reloads with talented senior class (hometownsource.com)
- Only 100: 602-HP Callaway–Waldoch 2026 Silverado Launch Edition (motor1.com)
St. Paul
- ICE Agent Christian Castro, Charged In Minnesota, Freed From Texas Jail Amid Fears He Could Flee To Mexico (patch.com)
Ok Stillwater! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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