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Good morning Apple Valley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Apple Valley honored a beloved coach's 40 years on the sidelines
  • Have a clever idea for the Minnesota Zoo's next donation kiosk?
  • How 7 Brew's traffic surge in Duluth mirrors Apple Valley's warning

Also on today's calendar: Premium Athletic Clothing Drop at Style Encore Eagan and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Groves honored for 40 years of service to AVHS (hometownsource.com) — Apple Valley residents are celebrating longtime Apple Valley High School fixture Jeff Groves, who's marking 40 years as an assistant volleyball coach and decades more as an all-purpose activities leader. A 1987 AVHS graduate, Groves helped guide the Eagles through championship eras and lean years, and now oversees major volleyball tournaments as the program enjoys a renewed run of state-level success.
   

2. Donation Kiosks (aam-us.org) — The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley is asking for creative ideas to redesign its on-site donation kiosks, especially interactive displays that show visitors their collective impact. Local residents with experience at museums, zoos, or attractions are invited to share concepts, examples, and photos directly with staff, helping shape how guests support the zoo's future.
   

3. Duluth's new 7 Brew Coffee just opened and it is already causing traffic headaches (bringmethenews.com) — Apple Valley residents recently saw their own 7 Brew Coffee opening, which prompted a city warning about heavier traffic around the shop during promotional events. Duluth's new 7 Brew is now experiencing similar congestion, with city engineers studying fixes, offering a preview of how this fast-growing drive-thru chain's expansion across Minnesota may continue affecting traffic patterns.
   

4. Police Blotter (hometownsource.com) — A Rice County police blotter entry notes that a 39-year-old Apple Valley resident was charged by the Minnesota State Patrol with driving with a revoked license, adding to several pending cases. The rest of the report details unrelated incidents in Faribault and surrounding communities, including drug possession, domestic assault, and impaired driving charges.
   

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  • 🚨‼️ UPDATE: Finn has been spotted in the wooded area behind Geneva Way and Galaxie Ave in the Cedar Knolls, Apple Valley neighborhood.
    Although he was spotted, he moved and we were unable to find him again. He is very skittish, please DO NOT approach, if you see him please call the… (Nextdoor Cedar Knolls)
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