🌱 Why investigators searched an autism therapy center here in Savage
Savage, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Savage! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why investigators searched an autism therapy center here in Savage
Also on today's calendar: Bigfoot Hide & Sneak and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Chilly with clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 34.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FBI raids 22 sites in Minn., investigating ‘rampant fraud' (mankatofreepress.com) — Federal and state investigators recently searched Global Star Therapy in Savage as part of a sweeping fraud probe into child care and autism service providers across Minnesota. While no charges have been announced, officials say they’re targeting misuse of taxpayer-funded Medicaid programs and child care assistance, with several metro-area centers under scrutiny. 
📸 Around Savage
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★ Featured events ★
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Bigfoot Hide & Sneak →
23701 Zane Ave, Lakeville
10:30 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Elko New Market Friends of the Library Book Sale
Elko New Market Library Elko New Market Large Meeting Room,
9:00 am -
Public Computer Aide
Shakopee Library
10:00 am -
Family Early Literacy Class at Belle Plaine Library
Belle Plaine Library Belle Plaine Large Meeting Room,
10:30 am -
Elko New Market Friends of the Library Book Sale
Elko New Market Library Elko New Market Large Meeting Room,
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Stories and a Song
Shakopee Library
11:00 am -
Preschool Early Literacy Class at Savage Library
Savage Library Savage Large Meeting Room,
10:30 am -
Toddler/Preschool Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake Library
Prior Lake Library Prior Lake Large Meeting Room,
10:30 am -
Out and About with ECFE - Free ECFE classes for birth - 5 years - Registration Required
Shakopee Library Shakopee Large Meeting Room,
2:00 pm
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Monday May 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Adult Open Hockey (18 & older only) →
Burnsville Calendar, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville
8:30 am -
PriorNet ZOOM 9:00am
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Via ZOOM
9:00 am -
Farmington vs Burnsville →
Alimagnet Park, 1200 Alimagnet Pkwy, Burnsville
9:30 am -
Storytime for Babies
Farmington Library, Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington
9:30 am
Thursday April 30
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💬 Chatter
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- This was a long shot.
I was on opposite side, about 1/4 mile away. Not much detail but the Eagle nest was calling my name... (Nextdoor Glendale) - Cards anyone?
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🗞 Nearby News
Burnsville
- More urgent calls for Burnsville woman's release from ICE custody (hometownsource.com)
- LaMotte is BHS Athena Award winner (hometownsource.com)
- State law now requires drivers to stop when school bus has red lights ... (albertleatribune.com)
Prior Lake
- Taking Back Sunday Announce Fall Tour With Thrice And Saves The Day (preludepress.com)
- Beverly Moye, 79, Obituary – 4/19/2026 (dasselcokato.com)
Richfield
- Richfield Officer Shot In Hand, Suspect Killed After 'Car Prowler' Call (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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