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In today's newsletter:

  • Apple Valley teacher's dance classroom just earned top honors—here's why
  • How Apple Valley businesses can connect at November's Dakota County B2B Expo

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apple Valley teacher wins MNSHAPE award (hometownsource.com) — An Apple Valley High School dance teacher, Kristen Blatzheim, has been named Minnesota's MNSHAPE Dance Teacher of the Year, bringing statewide recognition to the school and community. She's now eligible for regional and national honors, praised for inclusive, soul-nourishing dance instruction. The award will be presented November 8 at the MNSHAPE State Conference in Lakeville.
   

• County-Wide After Hours & B2B Expo on Nov 12, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Apple Valley businesses are invited to join chambers from across Dakota County for a free County-Wide After Hours and B2B Expo on November 12 in Burnsville. Attendees can network, enjoy appetizers and a cash bar, and vendors can reserve limited booth space. Chambers will also collect food and cash donations to support several local food shelves.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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