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What's up Edina! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Edina's data tool just won a major national school award
  • How did Eden Prairie shut down Edina in a 36-0 rout?

Also on today's calendar: Election Know Your Rights Training and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cool with variable clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Edina Public Schools earns award for operation innovation (hometownsource.com) — Edina Public Schools has earned a national Pinnacle Award for its innovative Minnesota K-12 Benchmarking Platform, developed by the district's business office. The tool turns decades of financial data into an easy, interactive resource that helps school finance leaders statewide compare spending, spot trends, and plan more transparently. District leaders say it reflects Edina's strong community support and high expectations for stewardship.
   

• Eagle backs run wild in 36-0 victory at Edina (hometownsource.com) — Edina football fans saw a tough night at home as Eden Prairie's powerful running game rolled to a 36-0 win in a Class 6A matchup at Edina. Junior back Owen Konrad led the visitors with 260 rushing yards and two long touchdowns, while Edina's offense struggled against a swarming Eagles defense that remembered last year's close playoff loss to the Hornets.
   

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Ok Edina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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