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In today's newsletter:

• How did Minnetonka schools really fare on this year's math MCAs?
• Where does Minnetonka's high school land in Minnesota's latest rankings?

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Less humid with sunny spells, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Test expectations: How many Hennepin County students failed to meet the mathematics MCA expectations in 2024-25 school year? (northhennepinnews.com) — Hennepin County's latest MCA math scores show over half of students, including those at Minnetonka Senior High and Minnetonka East Middle, are not meeting state standards. The detailed school-by-school breakdown highlights how Minnetonka compares with neighboring districts and where math support needs are greatest.
   

• Best high schools in Minnesota (fox21online.com) — Minnetonka Public School District appears among Minnesota's top-rated high schools in a new statewide ranking that weighs academics, activities, and school culture. While the list spans districts from Edina to Wayzata, it confirms Minnetonka's large high school remains a strong option for families prioritizing academics and student-teacher ratios.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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Tuesday September 1
• 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
• Ridgedale Library First Thursday Book Club
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  6:30 pm
Friday September 4
• MME-Picture Day
  Minnetonka Middle School East MME Gym area
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• City Council Workshop →
  Wayzata, MN Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Book Club: Bring Your Own Book →
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Wayzata, MN Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Scandinavian Landmarks of Minnesota - Sons of Norway Lodge Gathering
  Sons of Norway MN
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Hopkins

• Shuttle bus headaches at the Minnesota State Fair, but Metro Transit says it's fixing the issues (kstp.com)

Wayzata

• Wayzata Police Remember Sgt. J.W. Anderson 44 Years After His Line-of-Duty Death (wayzata.com)
• Bar Eloise Embraces a More Casual Ambiance (lakeminnetonkamag.com)
• Friday Night Gophers: How did each future Gopher peform last wekeend? (on3.com)

Edina

• New Edina ice rink delayed after crews find frozen soil beneath arena (bringmethenews.com)
• Local Trainers' Go-To Performance Tools (mspmag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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