🌱 Patch AM: Could this Honduras medical mission reshape a Woodbury student’s future?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could this Honduras medical mission reshape a Woodbury student’s future?

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 21 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: P.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, temps: high: 28, low: 25.
• Monday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Healing in Honduras With Summit Orthopedics (woodburymag.com) — East Metro students, including a Woodbury High School alumnus, are joining Summit Orthopedics’ medical mission trips to Honduras, gaining rare hands-on exposure to surgery and patient care. An orthopedic surgeon who practices in Woodbury helps guide them through operating-room experiences. Woodbury-area students in South Washington County Schools can apply this month to participate in future trips.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury

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Monday January 5

• Winter Offer
  Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce , 700 Commerce Dr #245 , Woodbury

Thursday January 8

• Good Morning Woodbury at Bridgeman's 2026
  Bridgeman's Ice Cream Parlor , 2110 Eagle Creek Lane Suite 200 , Woodbury
  8:00 am
• CURRENT's Thursday Ribeye Special
  Current / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
  4:00 pm

Friday January 9

• R.H. Stafford Friday Morning Senior Book Club
  R.H. Stafford Conference Rooms Combined 1 2 R.H. Stafford Conference Rooms Combined 1 2, R.H. Stafford Library
  10:30 am
• Crab legs Friday--Only $29.99!
  CURRENT/Afton House Inn , 3291 S. St. Croix Trail , Afton
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• MLK Day Community Read - Saturday, January 17, 2026
  Kaposia Library , 131 7th Ave N , South St. Paul
  10:00 am
• Astro and Sound Session
  Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale
  1:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Seasonal Reset: Winter
  One West Water Street LLC , 1 E Water St , St Paul
  11:00 am
• Monthly Bluegrass Jam — 12p – 3p
  Caydence Records & Coffee , 900 Payne Ave , St Paul
  12:00 pm
• Open Skate Session
  South St. Paul, MN Calendar South St. Paul, MN 55075
  2:00 pm
• BINGO at CURRENT Every Sunday at 2pm! Win Cash Prizes!
  Afton House Inn, Historic , 3291 St Croix Trail S , Afton
  2:00 pm
• Holiday Festival - Saint Paul
  CHS Field , 360 N Broadway St , St Paul
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🆘🚨‼️Dreidel is Minneapolis Animal & Control’s current Code Red Pup.
  He needs a rescue & foster by 1/12,26, Monday. However, his deadline could be earlier if his behavior gets worse. 3 screenshots (1 from the Friends… (Nextdoor 'Old' Woodbury)
• Happy New Year from Galvan Painting https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADvMVMeMB/
  We look forward to working with you in the new year. Call us today to discuss your next project. Over 20 years experience and locally family owned… (Nextdoor Wedgewood)

🗞 Nearby News

Oakdale

• Mike Modano Surprises 108-year-old Hockey Fan In Oakdale (wrkr.com)
• Marcus Theatres Kids Movie Magic Winter Film Series 2026 – $3 Admission + Discounted Concessions (thriftyminnesota.com)
• Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always 'drive the investment decision,' analyst says (cnbc.com)

Lake Elmo

• 2025: A year in review (hometownsource.com)
• Learn to cross-country ski at Lake Elmo Park Reserve (hometownsource.com)

St. Paul

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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