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🌱 See how Andover runners stacked up at the STMA cross-country invitational

Andover, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Andover! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Andover runners stacked up at the STMA cross-country invitational

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• STMA Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Andover cross-country runners turned in strong performances at the STMA Invitational, with several boys and girls placing well in the 5K races against big programs like Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove. These full results let Andover families see exactly how local athletes stacked up, from varsity leaders to newer runners gaining experience on a competitive course.
   

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  • I spent some time trimming everything in the yard this week.
    While I was sitting outside with a cup of coffee, I noticed my well-worn copy of All the Single Ladies on the bookshelf and found myself reflecting… (Nextdoor Pingers Plaza)
  • cleaning person needed, 2 hours a month, $25 per hour.
    would prefer you work any morning during the week. I live in Andover. (Nextdoor Woodland)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Andover. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Anoka

  • Anoka hosts inaugural Knight Tornado Classic Marching Band Competition (hometownsource.com)
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  • USDA Designates Cook, Hennepin, Lake, and Ramsey Counties in Minnesota as Natural Disaster Areas (usda.gov)

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Ok Andover! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Andover

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