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Coffee in hand, Apple Valley? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Apple Valley family loses home in fire; here's how neighbors can help
  • How much will Dakota County's 2027 levy hike cost Apple Valley homeowners?
  • Can Apple Valley flip the script on Lakeville North's long dominance?

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Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Update: Apple Valley home destroyed by fire Tuesday (hometownsource.com) — An early-morning fire destroyed a home on Elm Drive in Apple Valley, displacing the Lopez-Solano family of five but sparing them from injury thanks to working smoke alarms. Apple Valley, Lakeville, and Rosemount firefighters battled the blaze, and neighbors are rallying support through a GoFundMe while the Red Cross helps with immediate needs.
   

2. Dakota County approves 18.5% increase for 2027 levy (hometownsource.com) — Dakota County has tentatively approved an 18.5% levy increase for 2027, which would raise county property taxes on a median-value Apple Valley home by roughly 18%. Officials say the hike is needed to cover inflation, new mandates, and rebuild depleted reserves, while warning of possible cuts to parks, libraries, and social services if reductions deepen.
   

3. Soccer Preview: Neither Lakeville North nor Apple Valley Found Much Offense Last Time Out (maxpreps.com) — Apple Valley's girls soccer team hosts Lakeville North on Thursday at 5 p.m., looking to break a recent 0-0 draw and improve on their 5-3-2 record. Lakeville North has dominated the series 9-1 since 2017, but this time Apple Valley has home-field advantage for the rematch of last year's tight 3-2 Panthers win.
   

4. Prior Lake Police Log: Sept. 7-13, 2026 (plnewscompass.org) — A Prior Lake police log entry notes a 53-year-old Apple Valley man was arrested on Fish Point Road on Sept. 8 for suspected DWI, drug-related driving, obstruction, and littering. The broader report details a week of crashes, medical calls, suspicious activity, and disturbances in nearby Prior Lake, offering a snapshot of public safety issues affecting south metro residents.
   

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