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In today's newsletter:

• See where Minnetonka teacher pay ranks among Minnesota districts
• Minnesota family mourns Marilyn Allmon, whose sister lives in Minnetonka

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 81, low: 68.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LIST: Which MN School Districts Pay Teachers The Most? (patch.com) — Minnetonka residents can see how their district stacks up in new state data ranking average licensed teacher salaries for 2025-26. Minnetonka Public Schools ranks seventh statewide with an average salary of $92,249, while the statewide average is $77,655 and Wayzata tops the list.
   

• Marilyn Allmon (swiftcountymonitor.com) — Minnetonka readers may recognize the Appell family name in this obituary for Marilyn Allmon, whose sister Debra lives in Minnetonka. Marilyn, remembered for her gentle nature, love of animals, and devotion to family, died in Benson at 76, with a celebration of life to be held later.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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Saturday August 29
• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Book Club: Bring Your Own Book →
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  6:00 pm
• Scandinavian Landmarks of Minnesota - Sons of Norway Lodge Gathering
  Sons of Norway MN
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Bus Safety Training
  Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 11111 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN 55343, USA
  8:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  9:30 am
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:00 pm
• Ridgedale Library Chess Club
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• MME-Picture Day
  Minnetonka Middle School East MME Gym area
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Tech Drop-in Session
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Planning Commission →
  Wayzata, MN Calendar
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• City Council Workshop →
  Wayzata, MN Calendar
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found a lost puppy!!
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• Missing Dog Dex is still missing.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Authorities execute search warrants in Minnesota linked to shooting at Somali business address (knewz.com)
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Ok Minnetonka! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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