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In today's newsletter:
- See why McMinnvilleās Third Street just made a national top 10.
- Why McMinnville still offers surprising home deals under $150,000
- McMinnville joins elite company on USA Todayās best main streets list.
Also on today's calendar: Kid's Night Out -Apr 18 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 60 and low of 37 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
- Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ This small Oregon town just landed on a national 'best main street' list (centraloregondaily.com) ā McMinnvilleās Third Street has just been ranked No. 8 on USA Todayās national list of best main streets, spotlighting the townās historic buildings and wine-country charm. The story also highlights downtown favorites like the UFO Festival, holiday celebrations, and the summer farmers market that keep Third Street lively year-round. 
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ā¢ 10 Oregon Towns Where You Can Still Buy A House For $150,000 (myfamilytravels.com) ā McMinnville makes this statewide list as a rare Willamette Valley city where a recent twoābed, twoābath home was listed around $135,000, well under the $150,000 mark. The piece highlights McMinnvilleās walkable downtown, strong schools, and proximity to Portland, positioning it as a small city that still offers relatively attainable homeownership alongside museums, vineyards, and yearāround community events. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Bethlehem's Main Street is again voted the best in US in nationwide poll (mcall.com) ā McMinnville earns a spot on USA Todayās top 10 main streets list, sharing national recognition with places like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Paso Robles, California. While Bethlehem took the top honor, McMinnvilleās inclusion reinforces its growing reputation as a standout destination for visitors. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Genoese Spring Pie - Cooking
McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 NE McDaniel Ln, McMinnville
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Kid's Night Out -Apr 18
McMinnville Community Center , 600 NE Evans St , McMinnville
4:30 pm -
Denim & Diamonds | Banquet & Auction
Evergreen Lodge , 630 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way , McMinnville
5:00 pm -
Live DJ: DJ Disco Diablo ā HiFi Wine Bar | Downtown McMinnville, Oregon
HiFi Wine Bar , 711 NE 3rd St , McMinnville
6:00 pm -
Dance at McMinnville Grange
McMinnville Grange , 1700 SW Old Sheridan Rd , McMinnville
1:00 pm -
Baseball vs Century
McMINNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Mcminnville, OR 97128
4:30 pm -
B Tennis @ Forest Grove
McMINNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Mcminnville, OR 97128
4:00 pm -
G Tennis vs Forest Grove
McMINNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Mcminnville, OR 97128
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
š£ McMinnville Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Weekend Tasting at Clos Griotte Vineyard - Amity Hills AVA
Clos Griotte Vineyard , 20700 SE Cherry Blossom Ln , Amity
1:00 pm -
Social Hour at WillaKenzie Estate
WillaKenzie Estate | Vineyard , 19143 NE Laughlin Rd , Yamhill
3:00 pm -
BB HOME vs Dayton
Amity SD 4J Amity, OR 97101
4:30 pm -
SB @ Dayton
Amity SD 4J Amity, OR 97101
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Im looking for a reliable, efficient, honest pest control company.
My mother had a company come to the house offering services. They caught her in a week moment, she usually does her due diligence before hiringā¦ (Nextdoor Tall Oaks) - Missing NE 27th Street and McDaniel , McMinnville area around 5pm February 26th.
An indoor kitty. Missing 1 month ,2 weeks,5 days. Lily. (Nextdoor NE McDaniel & Hwy 99)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Walmart Cashier in Dallas. Apply here.
š Nearby News
Newberg
- Camp Invention will return to Newberg in June (newberggraphic.com)
- Parents, those expecting: Newberg community baby shower may have answers (newberggraphic.com)
- Tigers win second battle over Grizzlies, war continues Friday (newberggraphic.com)
Keizer
- Keizer woman gets probation in fatal 2025 hit and run (statesmanjournal.com)
- Play ball! Keizer Little League kicks off 2026 season (keizertimes.com)
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