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Chance of Flurries, Artist's Reception Today

Five Things You Should Know Today for Tuesday, Oct. 18

1. There's a slight change of sprinkles and flurries before 1 p.m. today, then a slight chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service forecast. It'll be mostly cloudy with a high near 46, the forecast says.

2. There’s an artist's reception at 4:30 p.m. today at the for Jeanne Larson.

3. If you’ve been thinking about checking out Oakdale’s Mothers & More group, now’s your chance. The group is holding its fall open house at 7 p.m. today at Oak Meadows Senior Living.

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4. A plan to prevent and end homelessness is scheduled to be presented at the Washington County Board meeting this morning.

5. On this day in 1867, the United States formally took possession of Alaska from Russia, according to History.com.

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