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Tuesday May 26th Patch AM (Suzette S.)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Plymouth school bus hub closing, cutting about 125 local jobs
  • Why was a Plymouth man named in Edina’s latest crime report?
  • How did a Plymouth upbringing shape Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s career?

Also on today's calendar: Plymouth, MN and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Suzette S.!

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 125 Workers To Be Laid Off After Plymouth School Bus Facility Closure (patch.com) — Plymouth residents are facing a major shakeup as First Student plans to permanently close its local school bus facility on July 31, costing about 125 workers their jobs. The closure at 15625 32nd Ave. N. is tied to the loss of a contract with Wayzata Public Schools and affects drivers, dispatch staff, technicians, and management positions.    

• Edina police report, May 10-16 (hometownsource.com) — A recent Edina police report notes that a 25-year-old Plymouth man was arrested in an alcohol-related case involving furnishing liquor to someone under 21, among many other incidents logged between May 10 and 16. The report details a wide range of calls, from shoplifting and vehicle thefts to mental health crises and weapons violations across Edina.    

• Amy Klobuchar: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — Plymouth residents may be interested to know that U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was born and raised in Plymouth and graduated as valedictorian from Wayzata High School before launching her legal and political career. The piece outlines her family background, education, and key Senate work on consumer protection, election security, antitrust reform, and infrastructure funding in Minnesota.    

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📸 First peony bloom of the season 🌸 —Suzette S.

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    They’ve reached adolescence and ready to leave their home. All are organic and most are heirloom for the fraction of a price in big (or even small)… (Nextdoor West Medicine Lake)
  • Removed multiple trees, cleaned up the entire area, regraded everything, and finished it off with a fresh artificial turf install for a clean, low-maintenance backyard space.
    We handle everything from tree removal and grading to turf, landscaping, hardscaping, cleanups, drainage, retaining walls, mulch, rock, sod installs,… (Nextdoor Medicine Lake)

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  • Wayzata native retires after 26 years of military service (hometownsource.com)
  • How Minnesota's 2027 recruiting class ranks entering first week of official visits (on3.com)

Ok Plymouth! 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: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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