🌱 The Wellspring Retreat and 10 more events

Good morning Victoria! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Writer's Workshop with Alison McGhee at Charlson Meadows
• Excelsior Book Club: James at Excelsior Library
• Letterpress Printing: Power of the Press at Excelsior Library

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler; a morning shower, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.
• Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 41, low: 26.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.

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📸 Around Victoria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Victoria

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14

• Writer's Workshop with Alison McGhee →
  Charlson Meadows, 1601 Minnesota 7, Victoria
  3:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• Excelsior Book Club: James
  Excelsior Library, 343 Third Street, Excelsior
  6:30 pm

Wednesday November 18

• Letterpress Printing: Power of the Press
  Excelsior Library, 343 Third Street, Excelsior
  1:00 pm

Thursday November 19

• Polar Bear Nights
  Excelsior Library, 343 Third Street, Excelsior
  3:30 pm

Friday November 20

• The Wellspring Retreat →
  The Blessing House, 8705 Church Lake Boulevard, Victoria
  9:00 am
• Member's Show Reception
  Arts Consortium of Carver County, 7924 Victoria Dr, Victoria
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 8

• Come, Let Us Adore Him! A Blessing House Christmas Celebration →
  The Blessing House, 8705 Church Lake Boulevard, Victoria
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday November 11

• Over 50 & Fit →
  Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound
  8:30 am
• IWCO Hiring Event | Join our team! →
  1001 Park Road, Chanhassen
  9:00 am
• Strength and Cardio →
  Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound
  11:30 am
• Lunch and Learn: Powerful Lessons to Create Your Living Legacy →
  Chanhassen MN
  11:45 am
• Bridge →
  Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our Porch pot workshops are in Victoria!
  Feel free to stop in and shop our fresh spruce tops, accent greens and pre-made pots! Or join a workshop and make your own! Call or message me (Carol… (Nextdoor Lakebridge)
• Hello everyone!
  I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a contractor/handyperson who can check out my roof to see if something has come loose. They will… (Nextdoor Wasserman/Marsh South)

• Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. posted a job opening for Financial Advisor in Victoria. Apply here.
• Super Radiator Coils posted a job opening for Production Associate (2nd Shift) in Chaska. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Chaska

• Holiday Lights and Events in Minnesota 2026 (twincitiesfrugalmom.com)

Chanhassen

• Greg Gagne recalls wrestling's Minnesota heyday (eplocalnews.org)
• Contrasting Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) (defenseworld.net)
• Broadway finds its Prince: Jordan Fisher will play 'The Kid' in Purple Rain musical (audacy.com)

St. Louis Park

• St. Louis Park Yarn Shop Apologizes For Selling Harry Potter Kits (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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