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In today's newsletter:

  • What Denny's comeback could mean after Burnsville's sudden closure.

Also on today's calendar: Saint Paul Farmers' Market - Thursdays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• America's favorite diner chain is planning a massive comeback after struggling for years (newsbeyonddetroit.net) — Burnsville diners recently lost their local Denny's when a franchisee abruptly closed five Minnesota and Wisconsin locations, citing heavy debt and cash shortages. The shutdown, which some customers blamed on poor management, comes as Denny's new owners roll out a nationwide turnaround plan with restaurant renovations, menu updates, and potential efforts to reopen some shuttered sites under new ownership.
   

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Apple Valley

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Bloomington

  • What Does the Human Development Fund Do with Its Money? (meforum.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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