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Hey there, Maple Grove! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • From Maple Grove gym rat to UNC star-in-the-making

Also on today's calendar: Maple Grove History Museum Open House and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Inside the journey that brought Terrence Brown to UNC basketball (newsobserver.com) β€” A Minnesota-grown basketball standout who once trained endlessly at Maple Grove Community Center is now preparing to play for UNC after a winding path through Fairleigh Dickinson and Utah. Coaches and friends describe how his relentless work ethic, academic turnaround, and underdog mentality carried him from overlooked "tiny kid" in Maple Grove gyms to a key guard on a national stage.
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    Sunday August 23
  • Maple Grove History Museum Open House β†’
    9030 Forestview Ln N, Maple Grove
    1:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Drop-in Tech Help
    Maple Grove Library 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    1:30 pm
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Teacher Assignments Posted in ParentVUE
    Cedar Island Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:00 pm

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  • Looking for a dog sitter.
    My dog suffers from separation anxiety and it gotten worse since my husband passed away. I'm looking for someone to care for her in my home while I… (Nextdoor Maple Grove Pkwy)
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    I'm not sure if I need to replace the concrete, patch the existing concrete or just put new steps over the existing ones. Any help or professional… (Nextdoor Cedar Island Lakes)
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  • Granite City Food & Brewery posted a job opening for Expeditor in Maple Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maple Grove here.

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Ok Maple Grove! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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