🌱 Carver man convicted in animal cruelty video case
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In today's newsletter:
- Carver man convicted in animal cruelty video case
- Carver’s Sun Meadow Farm welcomes a weekend holiday market
Also on today's calendar: In the Fields at Lisa's Place.
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 33 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 41, low: 26.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carver man convicted of 16 counts of animal crushing (newsbreak.com) — A Carver man has been convicted of 16 federal counts of animal crushing after prosecutors said he filmed animal abuse and sold videos online. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said he received at least $1,500 in payments. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2027. 
• Things to do in Minnesota: 5 events to check out this weekend (Nov. 12–15) (fox9.com) — Sun Meadow Farm in Carver hosts its third annual holiday market Nov. 13–15, with free admission and handmade gifts from local artists and makers. Live music, demonstrations, food and drinks, holiday lights and fire pits round out the event at 16315 Jonathan Carver Parkway.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Christmas Candle Pouring Class →
Getaway Motor Cafe, 120 Broadway Street, Carver
3:00 pm
Sunday November 15
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Other local events
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In the Fields at Lisa's Place →
Lisa's Place, Carver
6:00 pm -
IN-PERSON Creighton Model Session - December 10th, 7:00PM - Kayla Pascoe →
St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 412 West 4th Street, Carver
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 18
Thursday December 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Wednesdays →
The Forge, 230 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
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Rootstock Fall Teas →
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
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Professional Open House →
New Birth Wellness Center, 1580 White Oak Drive, Chaska
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Celebrate India →
Chaska, MN Calendar, 3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska
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Coffee with a Cop →
Chaska, MN Calendar, 142 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
9:00 am -
Gus the Bardic Troubadour →
Bellows Bistro, 232 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
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Forest Bathing →
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
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Northern Lights at the Arboretum →
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
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Holiday Wreath Workshop →
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
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Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Friday November 20
Saturday November 21
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- Marotta Controls posted a job opening for Machinist IV in Chaska. Apply here.
- Lifecore Biomedical posted a job opening for Manufacturing Inspector - 2nd Shift in Chaska. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carver here.
🗞 Nearby News
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St. Louis Park
- St. Louis Park Yarn Shop Apologizes For Selling Harry Potter Kits (patch.com)
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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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