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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Apple Valley residents pay more taxes to keep county services?

Also on today's calendar: Open House - Civil Air Patrol and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New survey shows Dakota County voters are willing to pay more taxes to keep services (kstp.com) — Apple Valley residents may see higher county taxes as Dakota County weighs levy increases and service cuts, with a recent informal survey showing many respondents willing to pay more to preserve services. Locals can speak up at a Sept. 10 tax open house at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley before commissioners finalize the 2027 budget in December.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apple Valley

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    Saturday August 22
  • DUELING PIANOS →
    Bogart's Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Storytime for Babies
    Burnhaven Library Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
    9:30 am
  • Feeding Your Baby
    Burnhaven Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
    10:00 am
  • Storytime for 2s-6s
    Burnhaven Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
  • Information Session: Cliff Fen Pickleball Court Project →
    Burnsville Calendar, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
    12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Principles of negotiation, mediation, and other processes of dispute resolution / Stephen J. Ware. (berkeley.edu)
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Inver Grove Heights

  • Sheriff's Office Seeks Info On Body Found In Mississippi River (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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