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🌱 Belle Plaine candy store owner disputes liquor charge, changes shop's name
Belle Plaine, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Belle Plaine! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Belle Plaine candy store owner disputes liquor charge, changes shop's name
Also on today's calendar: Downtown Carriage Rides and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 40, low: 26.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 40 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota's Largest Candy Store changes name after liquor-candy bust (fox9.com) — Belle Plaine resident Robert Wagner faces a gross misdemeanor charge alleging he sold liquor-filled candy without a license at his Jordan store. He disputes that the sales were illegal and has temporarily renamed the shop “Minnesota's Most Wanted Candy Store.” His first court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 18. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mike & Possum at Union Trail Brewing →
Union Trail Brewing, 23436 Union Trail, Belle Plaine
2:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
1:00 pm -
Downtown Carriage Rides →
Gateway Parking Lot, 110 E. Main Street, Belle Plaine
4:30 pm -
Community Scavenger Hunt →
Belle Plaine City Limits, Belle Plaine
8:00 am -
Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
10:00 am -
Finance Ways and Means Committee →
City Hall Council Chambers, Belle Plaine
3:00 pm -
Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm -
City Council Work Session →
City Hall Council Chambers, Belle Plaine
6:15 pm -
Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
11:30 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
4:00 pm -
Charm Bookmarks →
Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur
4:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting →
Council Chambers, 203 South Second Street, Le Sueur
6:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey, library patrons: Do you need a library resource, but it’s not convenient to visit during regular library hours?
You’ll want to check out Extended Access – most Scott County libraries provide this special privilege that gives you more times to use the library in… (Nextdoor )
- Sunbelt Solomon posted a job opening for Welder-Fabricator in Jordan. Apply here.
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Steward Attendant - Seasonal in Jordan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belle Plaine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jordan
- North Dakota State Patrol releases update on fatal Wells County crash (centralndnews.com)
New Prague
- Electromed Reports Strong Revenue and Earnings Growth (tipranks.com)
- Orono seniors shine at final home swim meet (hometownsource.com)
- DCHA Webinar Addresses What Can Be Done to Prevent Liver Abscesses (morningagclips.com)
Le Sueur
- Amidst Democratic midterm victories, Le Sueur County remains Republican stronghold (hometownsource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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