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Good morning Apple Valley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Apple Valley man faces three serious felony charges after August incident
  • What to expect at this year's Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular in Apple Valley
  • How Apple Valley fared against top Class 4A volleyball powerhouses

Also on today's calendar: Good News Big Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apple Valley Man Charged With First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Strangulation (limitless-news.com) — An Apple Valley man faces three serious felony charges after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted and strangled an adult woman at a local residence in August, following an investigation by Apple Valley police and Dakota County authorities. Investigators cite medical observations, text messages, and DNA testing in the complaint, while emphasizing that the case is still pending and the defendant remains presumed innocent.
   

• By the Numbers: Minnesota Zoo's Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular (mspmag.com) — Apple Valley residents can once again stroll the Minnesota Zoo's Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular, a quarter-mile trail of thousands of glowing pumpkins running Sept. 25–Nov. 1 on Zoo Boulevard. Behind the scenes, a team of artists and carvers continually replaces and refreshes intricate designs, ensuring each visit offers new sights and a playful trivia-themed experience for families.
   

• Class 4A volleyball powerhouses give and take (hometownsource.com) — Apple Valley volleyball fans can celebrate a solid showing at the Eagle Invitational, where the host Eagles went 2–2 to finish seventh in a stacked 16-team field and moved to 12–4 overall. The story also tracks Lakeville South and Eagan trading big wins, reshaping Class 4A rankings and South Suburban Conference standings that Apple Valley competes in.
   

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  • Burnsville Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Killing Mother Of His Children (patch.com)
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  • Newgen API Integration Engineer (Healthcare) - Javen Technologies, Inc - Hybrid in Eagan, MN, US (dice.com)
  • Soccer: Top two Class 3A girls teams meet next week (hometownsource.com)
  • Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations (ourmidland.com)

St. Paul

  • MN Test Scores Released: These High Schools Saw The Biggest Gains In Math (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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