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Hi Minnetonka! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Minnetonka's superintendent says to plan high school for college
  • How the Eden Prairie–Minnetonka game shooting changed homecoming plans
  • Can Minnetonka's Bobby Brink become indispensable for the Wild this year?

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Your No-Cram Guide to College Admissions (mspmag.com) — Minnetonka Public Schools superintendent David Law urges sophomores to use this year to tackle prerequisites and build a focused mix of classes and activities that tell a clear story to colleges. Counselors from Minnetonka-area and Twin Cities schools share grade-by-grade advice on course rigor, testing plans, campus visits, and mental health so local teens can approach admissions without last-minute cramming.
   

2. Eden Prairie cancels homecoming dance after shooting (eplocalnews.org) — Minnetonka families should know that Eden Prairie High School canceled its homecoming dance after two people were shot outside Friday's Eden Prairie–Minnetonka football game, though neither victim attends Minnetonka or Eden Prairie schools. Police say the targeted shooting left both victims with non-life-threatening injuries, the game will resume Monday, and officials are planning support for returning students.
   

3. Bobby Brink's mission: 'Be undeniable' for Wild (inforum.com) — A Minnetonka native is chasing a bigger role with the hometown Wild. Winger Bobby Brink, a former state prep champion from Minnetonka, spent the offseason adding strength and sharpening his two-way game after limited playoff minutes, hoping to become "undeniable" in the lineup alongside Ryan Hartman and Yakov Trenin.
   

4. Eden Prairie Police share new details in an apparent gang-related shooting at homecoming (kstp.com) — A homecoming football game between Eden Prairie and the Minnetonka Skippers was halted when gunfire erupted in the Eden Prairie High School parking lot, injuring two teens. Eden Prairie police say the shooting appears gang-related and tied to Somali gang activity, and they're still seeking tips from anyone who witnessed the fight and subsequent shooting.
   

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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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