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Good day Apple Valley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shadow game with work equipment ends in fatal Apple Valley tragedy

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Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A thunderstorm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shadow Puppets Turn Deadly At Job Site In Apple Valley, 1 Charged (patch.com) — Apple Valley police and Dakota County prosecutors describe a fatal tree-trimming accident where a worker's head was crushed by a hydraulic grapple during horseplay with shadows at a local job site. A 34-year-old coworker from Brainerd now faces a second-degree manslaughter charge, with bail set and a September court appearance scheduled in Hastings.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Eagan

  • Vikings Sign Defensive Lineman Jonathan Harris & Tight End Matt Lauter (vikings.com)

Lakeville

  • They Might Need the Lane Someday (and Who Cares How Many People Get Hurt in the Meantime) (goodmenproject.com)
  • Matt Little's decisive primary victory sets up high-stakes battle for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District (cbsnews.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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