🌱 Patch AM: What new drought-driven water cutbacks could mean for Edina households

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In today's newsletter:

• What new drought-driven water cutbacks could mean for Edina households
• How easily can you reach Edina 4 and beyond on the E Line?

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minnesota expert warns against wasting water amid drought: "Our water source is not a bottomless pit" (cbsnews.com) — Edina is among several metro cities already acting to conserve water as Minnesota faces its worst drought conditions in five years. With nearly half the state in severe drought and water levels dropping, residents are urged to cut back now with simple steps like shorter showers and turning off taps, helping protect a limited water supply.
   

• I Took the E Line From Southdale to St. Anthony Main and Watched 4 Movies in Less Than 12 Hours (racketmn.com) — A local film fan uses Metro Transit's new E Line to link Southdale and the Edina 4 theater at 50th & France for a four-movie marathon in one day. Along the way, they highlight how easy it is for Edina residents to reach multiple cinemas by bus, and reflect on the shared, community feel of both public transit and moviegoing.
   

📸 Around Edina

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edina

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Wednesday August 26
• Planning Commission →
  Edina, MN Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Bavarian Musikmeisters →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Developmental Hockey →
  Braemar Arena > - South Rink - 7501 Ikola Way Edina
  6:00 am
• Normandale Elementary Open House
  Normandale Elementary School 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN 55424
  8:00 am
• Free Fishing Thursdays for Kids at Centennial Lakes Park →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
  9:00 am
• Farmers Market at Centennial Lakes Park →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
  3:00 pm
• Arts & Culture Commission →
  Edina City Meetings -
  4:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Open Skate →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina
  12:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• VEAP Office at City of Richfield
  Veap 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
  9:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  9:30 am
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:00 pm
• Ridgedale Library Chess Club
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:30 pm

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Minneapolis

• Photos: Vikings Unveil New Nordic 'Rivalries' Alternate Uniform For 2026 Season (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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