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Spotted on the Golden Valley calendar: 30+ Soccer Tournament - Ancient Ranger
Good morning to you Golden Valley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How fast are Golden Valley's Medicaid surgery costs really climbing?
Also on today's calendar: 30+ Soccer Tournament - Ancient Ranger and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny intervals; less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Golden Valley's Medicaid surgery billings reach $73,041 in 2024, rising 91.2% (northhennepinnews.com) — Golden Valley Medicaid providers billed $73,041 for surgery-related care in 2024, a sharp 91.2% jump from 2023 and a 214.8% increase over five years. The spending is concentrated in ZIP codes 55422 and 55427, and outpaced overall city Medicaid growth, offering residents a window into how taxpayer-funded health dollars are being used locally. 
📸 Around Golden Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Valley
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- Virtual Burnsville Aphasia Conversation Group
MnCAN Group Virtual Via Zoom
10:30 am - South Metro Apple Valley In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
MnCAN Group Galaxie Library (Apple Valley)
9:30 am - Virtual Better Together Aphasia Conversation
MnCAN Group Virtual Via Zoom
9:30 am - Cityview Back to School Open House
Cityview Community Minneapolis, MN 55412
3:30 pm - Loring Open House
Loring Elementary Minneapolis, MN 55412
4:00 pm - Back To School Open House
Lucy Laney @ Cleveland Park Elem. Minneapolis, MN 55412
4:00 pm - Camden Connection Night
Henry Senior High Camden High School, 4320 N Newton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
4:00 pm - Brooklyn Park In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
MnCAN Group United Hospital (Allina Health)
9:15 am - 30+ Soccer Tournament - Ancient Ranger →
National Sports Center, 1750 105th Ave NE, Blaine
8:00 am
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
📣 Golden Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Virtual Coffee Club
MnCAN Group Virtual Via Zoom
8:00 am - Family Storytime
Sumner Community Library 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55411
10:30 am - Back to School Night
South Senior High Minneapolis, MN 55407
5:00 pm - Book Club: Bring Your Own Book →
Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am very partial to Nong's.
Food is great, not over-salted, portions are very generous, and prices are decent. One dish lasts me THREE meals! They are just off 169 and… (Nextdoor Golden Valley-Northwest) - Just an alert!
Pay attention to the pumps. On Wednesday I got gas at the Holiday off of 36th at the Cub. The sign read $4.14, the receipt says $4.19. It may… (Nextdoor Bassett Ck-Duluth/Douglas)
🗞 Nearby News
St. Louis Park
- Car And Van Collide On Interstate 94 In St. Cloud (mix949.com)
- Who among former North Hennepin County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Aug. 31? (northhennepinnews.com)
Minneapolis
- Delta flight to Orlando returns to Minneapolis after pilot experiences 'medical issue' (kstp.com)
- New Minnesota state law prevents window-smashing suspects from seeing charges (kstp.com)
- Saturday Dumpling Co. Makes State Fair Debut (ccxmedia.org)
Maple Grove
- Woman Assaulted At Maple Grove Park, Police Seek Suspect (patch.com)
Ok Golden Valley! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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