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Morning Apple Valley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Apple Valley kid spots should be on your weekend list?
  • Felony theft charge filed after $1,381 in goods taken, police say
  • When can you stroll the pumpkin-lit trails at Minnesota Zoo?

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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Best Things to Do With Kids in Apple Valley, Minnesota (minnesotaparent.com) — Families in Apple Valley can tap into a packed lineup of kid-friendly outings, from the Minnesota Zoo and Splash Valley Water Park to Kelley Park's new Purple Bear Playground and Galaxie Library's creative play spaces. The guide also highlights local favorites like Bogart's bowling, Millz House, Urban Air, and Pahl's Market festivals, plus quick-trip destinations in nearby suburbs for rainy days or special treats.
   

2. Man Charged With Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,381 in Merchandise From Apple Valley Store (limitless-news.com) — Apple Valley police recently responded to a reported theft where a 67-year-old man is accused of hiding more than $1,300 in merchandise in a duffel bag and leaving an area retail store without paying. Prosecutors have charged him with felony theft in Dakota County District Court, and authorities emphasize that he remains presumed innocent while the case moves through the legal system.
   

3. 25 Spooky Minnesota Events to Haunt Your Calendar This Fall (minnesotamonthly.com) — Apple Valley residents have a major local option on this statewide Halloween list: the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo, where thousands of carved pumpkins light a wooded trail with music, trivia, and seasonal treats. The roundup also spotlights haunted tours, hayrides, theater, and festivals across Minnesota, from intense haunted farms to family-friendly museum parties.
   

4. Swervo buys Shakopee industrial building for $19.3M (finance-commerce.com) — Apple Valley's Johnny Cake Business Center was recently sold as part of a two-building industrial portfolio, highlighting strong investor demand for south metro warehouse space. While the main sale was a $19.3 million Shakopee property, the Apple Valley building fetched $17.3 million, signaling continued confidence in the city's industrial market and potential implications for future development and jobs nearby.
   

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