🌱 Patch AM: How a rolling car left one Apple Valley resident seriously injured.

Greetings Apple Valley! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a rolling car left one Apple Valley resident seriously injured.
• How did Apple Valley hand Waconia one of its first losses?

Also on today's calendar: Country Faire and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
• Sunday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
• Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Person seriously hurt after being pinned under car in Apple Valley driveway, police say (cbsnews.com) — A man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon on a steep driveway off Guild Avenue in Apple Valley when a sedan rolled backward, ran over him, and pinned him underneath. First responders lifted the car and rushed him to a hospital, while Apple Valley police and the Minnesota State Patrol continue investigating what caused the vehicle to move.
   

• Wildcats win four matches in busy week (hometownsource.com) — Waconia's volleyball team extended its early-season success with multiple sweeps, including matches at the Aerie Challenge hosted in Apple Valley. The Wildcats won four of six contests, but Apple Valley's squad handed them one of their first losses, leaving Waconia with a strong 7–2 record and showcasing competitive play that local fans may want to watch this season.
   

📸 Around Apple Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apple Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• The 70's Magic Sunshine Band at Bogart's Entertainment Center →
  Bogart's Entertainment Center, Apple Valley
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Country Faire →
  MN-3, Rosemount
  9:00 am
• Cub Scout Pack 9292 Fall Kick-off Party →
  Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley
  1:00 pm
• The 70's Magic Sunshine Band live at Bogart's Entertainment Center →
  Apple Valley MN
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Paint & Pour Experience →
  14889 Florence Trail, Apple Valley
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Public Safety in the Park →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• September 24, 2026, Economic Development Authority Meeting →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar
  6:15 pm
• September 24, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Apple Valley Small Town Edition →
  Glazier Avenue, Apple Valley
Tuesday September 29
• Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session →
  Robert Trail Library, 14395 S Robert Trail, Rosemount
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Good News Big Band →
  Steeple Center, 14375 S Robert Trail, Rosemount
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Project Explore Craft Fair →
  900 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• First responder statues will be installed at Nicollet Commons Park (hometownsource.com)
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• This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory (September 18 ~ 20, 2026) (town.news)
• Jefferson opened the season with a return to the end zone, rewarding the Vikings for the opportunity (kimt.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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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