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In today's newsletter:

  • High-paying Xcel electrician job just opened at Maple Grove Service Center
  • How a $500 million hospital expansion could reshape Maple Grove care
  • Could Maple Grove's softer water plan mean much higher bills?

Also on today's calendar: 50 Years a Pirate! Park Center 1976 Reunion and 11 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marietta L.!

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Journeyman Electrician - Substation Construction - Maple Grove, MN (xcelenergy.com) — A new Xcel Energy journeyman electrician position is open right here in Maple Grove, based out of the Maple Grove Service Center and paying $66.86 per hour. The role focuses on substation construction across several states, with travel, overtime callouts, and strong union-level benefits. Applications are being accepted through October 6, giving qualified local electricians a short window to apply.
   

2. North Memorial Details $600 Million Hospital Investment After Sanford Merger (town.news) — Maple Grove residents could see a major expansion of Maple Grove Hospital, with North Memorial planning to invest about $500 million locally following its merger with Sanford Health. The project aims to ease pressure on emergency, surgical, and maternity services as the northwest metro grows, though timelines and design details are still being finalized under a 10-year state oversight agreement.
   

3. Osseo revokes Red's Savoy liquor license at request of the state (hometownsource.com) — Maple Grove's possible move to soften its very hard water could significantly raise local water costs, and neighboring Osseo is already factoring those potential increases into a new utility rate study. As Osseo reviews long-term water, sewer, and stormwater finances, Maple Grove customers should watch how any treatment upgrade might trade higher bills for softer water at the tap.
   

4. 'Miracle' Baby Born Under 2 Pounds Finally Home After Nearly a Year in NICU (beliefnet.com) — A baby who spent nearly his entire first year in North Memorial Health's NICU in Maple Grove is finally home, after surviving extreme prematurity and serious infections. His parents and Maple Grove care team describe months of anxiety, prayer, and small victories. Doctors say his progress offers hope to other families facing frightening early births.
   

📣 Maple Grove Shout Outs!

  • 🎉 Shout out to the Maple Grove Girls Volleyball team on their now 16-2 record after defeating Hopkins tonight at home 3-0! —Marietta L. Like

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  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Maple Grove. Apply here.
  • Aston Carter posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Maple Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maple Grove here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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