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Greetings Apple Valley! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a rolling car left one Apple Valley resident seriously injured.
  • How did Apple Valley hand Waconia one of its first losses?

Also on today's calendar: Country Faire and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Person seriously hurt after being pinned under car in Apple Valley driveway, police say (cbsnews.com) — A man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon on a steep driveway off Guild Avenue in Apple Valley when a sedan rolled backward, ran over him, and pinned him underneath. First responders lifted the car and rushed him to a hospital, while Apple Valley police and the Minnesota State Patrol continue investigating what caused the vehicle to move.
   

• Wildcats win four matches in busy week (hometownsource.com) — Waconia's volleyball team extended its early-season success with multiple sweeps, including matches at the Aerie Challenge hosted in Apple Valley. The Wildcats won four of six contests, but Apple Valley's squad handed them one of their first losses, leaving Waconia with a strong 7–2 record and showcasing competitive play that local fans may want to watch this season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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