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In today's newsletter:

  • How could portions of Edina shape Ilhan Omar's reelection chances?

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Shop at J.McLaughlin in Galleria and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ilhan Omar Could Lose Reelection Amid Controversies and Immigration Scandal — She Could be Gone from Politics (resistthemainstream.com) — Parts of Edina are highlighted as areas where Republicans might narrow Democrats' usual advantage in the closely watched race between Rep. Ilhan Omar and GOP challenger John Nagel. The article details Omar's fundraising edge, past controversies, fraud-related associates, and how suburban voters from Edina and nearby cities could influence a still uphill Republican challenge.
   

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Minneapolis

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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