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In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new at Apple Valley's revamped Kelley and Redwood parks
  • How free school meals are changing cafeterias in Apple Valley schools

Also on today's calendar: Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• JLG Architects celebrates opening of renovated outdoor pavilion at Apple Valley park (rejournals.com) — Apple Valley residents are getting a major upgrade at Kelley Park, with a new amphitheater, splash pad, expanded parking, and the whimsical Purple Bear Playground funded by the 2023 parks referendum. Designers also added sustainable features like solar-ready buildings and water-recycling for irrigation, while nearby Redwood Park is adding an inclusive playground, new courts, and a revamped community pool connected by looped trails.
   

• Fewer skipped meals, less stigma (hometownsource.com) — Families in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district are seeing real benefits from Minnesota's universal free school meals, with more students eating, less stigma, and easier mornings. Local nutrition staff are using student feedback to introduce popular items like fresh-baked croissants, ramen bowls, and locally sourced produce, even as the statewide program faces rising costs and longer cafeteria lines.
   

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  • Minnesota's most vulnerable citizens are collateral damage in federal crackdown on Medicaid program (minnpost.com)
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St. Paul

  • Ex-MN Senator Eichorn Gets Less Prison Time Than Feds Wanted In Sex Sting Case (patch.com)

Ok Apple Valley! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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