Good morning to you Independence! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Puzzle Exchange at Maple Plain Library
- Watch the Movie, Make the Craft at Maple Plain Library
- WHS: Back to Business Day 2 (2026-2027 School Year) at Wayzata High School
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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Saturday August 8
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Puzzle Exchange
Maple Plain Library
5184 Main Street East, Maple Plain, MN 55359
2:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Watch the Movie, Make the Craft
Maple Plain Library
5184 Main Street East, Maple Plain, MN 55359
9:30 am
Tuesday August 18
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WHS: Back to Business Day 2 (2026-2027 School Year)
Wayzata High School
4955 Peony Lane , Plymouth, MN 55446
8:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Gillespie Center Men’s Shed →
Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound
10:00 am
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Beginner Horse Riding Camp
Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center
Watertown, MN 55388
10:00 am
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American Red Cross Learn to Swim Lessons
Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center
Watertown-Mayer High School, 1001 MN-25, Watertown, MN 55388, USA
11:00 am
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World of Dinosaurs with Young Rembrandts
Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center
, 313 Angel Ave NW, Watertown, MN 55388, USA
12:30 pm
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Skyhawks Beginning Golf
Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center
, 313 Angel Ave NW, Watertown, MN 55388, USA
1:00 pm
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Leaf Rubbing Fun Drop-in Activity
Rogers Library
21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374
1:00 pm
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#blizzardinyourbackyard – Orono Family Color Dash →
Orono Discovery Center, 5050 Independence St, Maple Plain
6:00 pm
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Gen X Jukebox →
Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, 3746 Sunset Dr, Spring Park
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Robotic Builders: Battle Bots with Tech Academy
Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center
, 313 Angel Ave NW, Watertown, MN 55388, USA
9:00 am
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🗞 Nearby News
Mound
- Fundraiser by David Howell : The Mighty Tonka Company Movie (gofundme.com)
Wayzata
- Wayzata Education Fund Names MaryKate Haake Its First Executive Director (wayzata.com)
- Wayzata Neighborhoods Gather Tonight for Night to Unite (wayzata.com)
- Farmington Legion baseball season ends at state (hometownsource.com)
Plymouth
- Plymouth redevelopment could ease property tax growth, mayor says (kstp.com)
Ok Independence! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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