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In today's newsletter:

• Which Minnetonka students are starring in Chanhassen's new "Annie" revival?
• What led to an arrest after Eden Prairie's homecoming game vs. Minnetonka?

Also on today's calendar: Body Techs Grand Opening: Ribbon Cutting, Tours and $3,000 Giveaway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny, windy and warmer, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Annie' Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (lakeminnetonkamag.com) — Minnetonka students are in the spotlight as a sixth grader from Minnetonka Middle School West and a ninth grader from Minnetonka High School take key roles in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' revival of "Annie." The musical opens October 9 and runs through February 28, giving local families plenty of time to plan a holiday-season outing nearby.
   

• Eden Prairie High School homecoming shooting: 18-year-old shooter arrested (fox9.com) — Minnetonka residents should know Eden Prairie police arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the Oct. 2 shooting at Eden Prairie High School's homecoming football game against Minnetonka. Two teens were injured, the game was halted and rescheduled, and investigators say the case may involve local Somali gangs as they continue to seek more information and possible suspects.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Clinical Foundations in Cancer Support →
  Gilda's Club Minnesota, 10560 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Open House at Tierra Encantada - Minnetonka →
  Minnetonka MN
  11:00 am
• Mystery Writers Book Fair →
  The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka
  11:00 am
• Dog Adoption Event at Unmapped Brewing Co. →
  Unmapped Brewing Co., 14625 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka
  1:00 pm
• Dog meet & greet event at Unmapped Brewing Co. →
  Unmapped Brewing Co., 14625 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka
  1:00 pm
• Make a Mini River Board →
  Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Minnetonka, 12995 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
  2:00 pm
• DODS Event at Goldfish Swim School Minnetonka →
  Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, 4729 County Road 101, Minnetonka
  2:00 pm
• Food Truck: Squeaky Cow →
  Boom Island Brewing, 5959 Baker Rd, Suite 320, Minnetonka
  4:00 pm
• Live Music: Ditch Pigeon →
  Boom Island Brewing, 5959 Baker Rd, Suite 320, Minnetonka
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Rescue Puppy Yoga →
  Unmapped Brewing Co., 14625 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka
  9:00 am
Thursday October 22
• Body Techs Grand Opening: Ribbon Cutting, Tours and $3,000 Giveaway →
  Body Techs Wellness & Esthetics, 11353 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• 2nd Annual MN STEM Book Festival →
  The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We found a lost dog on Woodland and Hwy 7 tonight.
  No collar, appears to be a male yorkie. Please let me know if this is your dog. (Nextdoor Spring Hill Park)
• Is anyone missing a petite to medium size all black cat?
  He/she has been showing up at my front door the last few nights. (Nextdoor Forest Hills)

• Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
• Eden Prairie Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant II in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• VOTERS GUIDE: Incumbent Latz faces GOP challenger Wright in Senate District 46 (hometownsource.com)
• Sophia Farrell (1011now.com)
• All-electric homes concept in Hopkins moves ahead following community feedback (hometownsource.com)

Wayzata

• Location: Wayzata, MN (cognizant.com)

Minneapolis

• Major Minneapolis Freeways To Close This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com)
• Is Your MN City A 'Marriage Garden' Or 'Marriage Desert'? New Report (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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