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In today's newsletter:

• Want practical parenting tips at a free Apple Valley conference?

Also on today's calendar: A Tribute To Billy & Elton - The Hits - Featuring Phil Thompson and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 196 organizes parenting session (hometownsource.com) — Parents in Apple Valley can attend a free Parenting Conference on fostering resilience Nov. 7 at Eastview High School, with walk-ins welcome but early registration encouraged. The morning features remarks from Superintendent Michael Bolsoni, a keynote by child psychologist Dr. Kathryn Hecht, and hands-on breakout sessions on screen time, stress, and everyday parenting strategies.
   

📸 Around Apple Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apple Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Apple Valley, MN – wedi Wednesday Tabletop →
  Floor and Decor - Apple Valley, 15635 Gaslight Dr, Apple Valley
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Wisdom Wednesday + Intuitive Readings at Divine Time →
  Divine Time Metaphysical Shop, 7546 149th Street West, Apple Valley
  10:00 am
• Wisdom Wednesday + Intuitive Readings →
  Divine Time Metaphysical Shop, 7546 149th Street West, Apple Valley
  10:00 am
• Fire Department Open Houses →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar Apple Valley, MN 55124
  6:00 pm
• October 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Family Night
  Southview Elementary Saint Paul, MN 55124
  5:00 pm
• October 8, 2026, City Council Informal Meeting →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Fire Department Open Houses →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar Apple Valley, MN 55124
  6:00 pm
• October 8, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting →
  Apple Valley, MN Calendar
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Never Alone Widows - Monthly Meetings →
  River Valley Church, 14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Vital Voices Apple Valley →
  Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley, 7800 150th St W, Apple Valley
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• A Tribute To Billy & Elton - The Hits - Featuring Phil Thompson →
  14375 S Robert Trail, Rosemount
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have lost my orange tabby named Charlie.
  We live off of 157th and galaxie. Male cat generally very skittish so I do not know if he would come into the home. He is very loved please help. (Nextdoor Hawthorne)
• We need to set up a new under-sink RO water filtration system.
  Apple Valley residents, please give me your system recommendations. Up until recently, we used an Ecowater system that did a great job of improving… (Nextdoor Greenleaf Park / Faith Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Burnsville

• I paid in full to lock in my Overseas Adventure Travel trip. Why was I billed an extra $670? (nola.com)

Eagan

• Ex-Vikings WR Reed: Cancer fostered 'different connection' with Moss (newsbreak.com)

Lakeville

• It's 'Super Saturday' for Lake boys soccer squads (hometownsource.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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