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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Best Things to Do With Kids in Apple Valley, Minnesota (minnesotaparent.com) — Families in Apple Valley can pack their weekends with kid-friendly fun, from the Minnesota Zoo and Splash Valley Water Park to Kelley Park's new playground and the Galaxie Library's creative play spaces. The guide also highlights local favorites like Bogart's, Millz House, Urban Air, Pahl's Market, and Rita's Italian Ice, plus a few quick-trip attractions in nearby Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and Lakeville.
• Wings Credit Union, Apple Valley celebrate community partnership at Wings Arena (hometownsource.com) — Apple Valley's busy ice arena has secured long-term support through a 12-year, $720,000 naming-rights deal with Wings Credit Union, now officially Wings Arena. The partnership, approved by the City Council, will fund ongoing maintenance and improvements so local skaters, youth leagues, and families can count on accessible ice time and community events for years to come.
• District 196 students recognized by National Merit Program (hometownsource.com) — Students from District 196, including two seniors from Apple Valley High School, have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program for scoring among the top 5% nationwide on the PSAT. Fifteen district students are semifinalists and 21 are Commended Students, highlighting strong academic performance across Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Eastview high schools as scholarship announcements continue into next year.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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