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🌱 Patch AM: Which Minnetonka Skippers already rank among Minnesota’s top 2027 recruits?

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Morning Minnetonka! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Minnetonka Skippers already rank among Minnesota's top 2027 recruits?

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Minnesota (southernminn.com) — Minnetonka football fans can celebrate that multiple Skippers from Minnetonka High School rank among Minnesota's highest-rated Class of 2027 recruits, drawing interest from major college programs. The statewide list, based on 247Sports composite rankings, shows how NIL and national exposure are reshaping recruiting, with several local standouts already holding offers from Big Ten and other Division I schools.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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    Tuesday September 8
  • Evening Family Storytime
    Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    6:00 pm
  • MHS-Senior (Gr 12) Parent Program
    Minnetonka High School Virtual
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 9
  • GRV - School Picture Day
    Groveland Elementary School GRV East Gym
    8:30 am
  • GRV - Bus Safety Day
    Groveland Elementary School GRV Front Parking Area
    8:30 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 10
  • Teen Games and Hangout
    Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
    4:00 pm
  • Saturday September 12
  • Nordic Music Festival
    Lions Park, 82nd St, Victoria
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • Parks and Trails Board Meeting →
    Wayzata, MN Calendar
    6:00 pm
  • Evening Family Storytime
    Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 9
  • 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

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  • Beautiful, purebred Mastiff seeking a loving home 🐾
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  • Horizon Roofing posted a job opening for Roofing Foreman 42 to 53 an Hour DOE in Minnetonka. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Wayzata Fire Department Welcomes New 110-Foot Ladder Truck (wayzata.com)
  • James J. Hill Days Returns Sept. 11–13 for 52nd Year in Wayzata (wayzata.com)
  • Brady Reeves of Hill-Murray shows football potential (startribune.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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