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🌱 How new bonds and county budget woes could hit Minnetrista
Morning Minnetrista! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new bonds and county budget woes could hit Minnetrista
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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Colder with a wintry mix, with a high of 36 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 43, low: 33.
- Saturday: Cold with a little snow, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Commissioner delivers stark budget outlook to Minnetrista council (hometownsource.com) — Minnetrista residents face significant upcoming changes as the city council approved over $14 million in bonds to fund major street improvements, a new Woodland Cove water treatment plant, and capital equipment. The update came during a visit from Hennepin County Commissioner Kevin Anderson, who warned the council about serious county budget pressures tied to HCMC, federal benefit cuts, and cost-saving measures that could indirectly affect local services. 
📸 Around Minnetrista
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Upcoming Events in
Minnetrista
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
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Family Storytime
Excelsior Library , 343 Third Street , Excelsior
10:00 am -
Baby Storytime
Excelsior Library , 343 Third Street , Excelsior
10:00 am -
Excelsior Book Club: The Serviceberry
Excelsior Library , 343 Third Street , Excelsior
6:30 pm -
Mary Ann Key Book Club Discussion: The Serviceberry
Excelsior Library , 343 Third Street , Excelsior
6:30 pm
Tuesday April 7
Wednesday April 8
Thursday April 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ukulele Club
Gillespie Center , 2590 Commerce Blvd , Mound
1:30 pm -
Walking Club
Gillespie Center , 2590 Commerce Blvd , Mound
10:00 am -
Live Music at Fletch
Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge , 3746 Sunset Dr , Spring Park
7:00 pm -
Lord Fletcher’s Easter Brunch
Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge , 3746 Sunset Dr , Spring Park
9:30 am -
Balance Yoga
Gillespie Center , 2590 Commerce Blvd , Mound
10:00 am -
DECA Bingo Night
Cafeteria
5:00 pm -
Shirley Hills Carnival
Shirley Hills Primary School Mound, MN 55364
5:00 pm -
SCHRAM SPRING REVIVAL FEST
Schram Vineyards Winery, Brewery & Restaurant , 8785 Airport Rd , Waconia
11:00 am
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Sunday April 5
Tuesday April 7
Wednesday April 8
Friday April 10
Saturday April 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Twin Cobra Towing - Do not hire them - They have damaged my car while trying to secure the vehicle on the towing truck and they won't give their insurance information or pay for all the repair costs even though they have repeatedly told myself and
my insurance agent their fault of their technician. I drove to the location that was listed under their website and there was no Twin Cobra Towing… (Nextdoor Halstead Bay) - There is a minor accident on I-35W N Express Lane...
There is a minor accident on I-35W N Express Lane reported at 4:47 PM. "I-35W: Crash" (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Excelsior
- Minnetonka, Excelsior and Eden Prairie calendar April 2-8 (hometownsource.com)
- UW–Madison students ‘step into the professional world with a purpose' (wisc.edu)
- Painter Missy Monson Brings People Together Through Art (lakeminnetonkamag.com)
Wayzata
- Minnesota MSHSL State Tournament: Senior Sensations (ballislife.com)
- Sip Craft Brews While Gazing At The Lake At This Gorgeous Minnesota Supperclub (familydestinationsguide.com)
Ok Minnetrista! 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: Sign language! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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