🌱 Patch AM: Can this veteran Crimson squad finally break through for a section title?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can this veteran Crimson squad finally break through for a section title?

Also on today's calendar: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Thursday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maple Grove Girls Volleyball Aims for Next Step (ccxmedia.org) — Maple Grove volleyball fans can look forward to a veteran Crimson squad chasing that elusive section title after winning 48 matches over the last two seasons. With 11 seniors, key returners across the lineup, and a No. 3 state preseason ranking, the team opens its 2026 campaign Saturday at the Side Out Classic in New Prague.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maple Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Tot Time | Maple Grove Community Center →
  Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove
  10:00 am

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Other local events

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
Friday September 18
• Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
  Art Play Learn Online
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Virtual Coffee Club
  MnCAN Group Virtual Via Zoom
  8:00 am
• Management →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  8:15 am
• Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  9:30 am
• Storytime | Plymouth History Center →
  Plymouth History Center, 3605 Fernbrook Ln N, Plymouth
  10:00 am
• Board of Commissioners Public Comment Period →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  10:00 am
• DATE CHANGE Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority Board Meeting →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  10:00 am
• St Cloud Regional Legal Advice Clinic
  Central Minnesota Legal Services Zoom (virtual), MN, United States
  11:00 am
• Willmar Regional Legal Advice Clinic
  Central Minnesota Legal Services Zoom (virtual), MN, United States
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Minnetonka

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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