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🌱 How an Andover native became one of college football’s hottest transfers
Also, don't miss Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos on the Andover Patch calendar

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- How an Andover native became one of college football’s hottest transfers
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 20 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 38, low: 28.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 34 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• UMD's Dehnicke ranks among top transfers in the country (wdio.com) — An Andover native, UMD tight end Luke Dehnicke is now ranked among the top 20 players in the national transfer portal and is the highest-rated non-FBS prospect. After a huge Division II season and a Harlon Hill Trophy nomination, he’s already drawing offers from Minnesota, Vanderbilt, Duke, and more.
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- Duelly Noted - Dueling Pianos
Margie's Kitchen & Cocktails, 13735 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover
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Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- City Council Meeting
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7:00 pm - Warming houses OPEN! (tentatively due to weather)
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4:00 pm - Park and Recreation Meeting
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6:00 pm - Park and Recreation Meeting - Canceled
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6:00 pm - Warming houses OPEN! (tentatively due to weather)
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4:00 pm - Warming houses OPEN!
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1:00 pm - Warming houses OPEN! (tentatively due to weather)
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Tuesday December 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Management Committee Meeting
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8:15 am - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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9:30 am - Board of Commissioners Public Comment Period
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10:00 am - Anoka County Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting
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10:15 am
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Which vacuum cleaners are better for hard floors and carpet?
Ill be moving into a new place soon so im trying to get some opinions. Shark, Dyson, Bissell, Hoover (Nextdoor Shadowbrook) - Anyone missing this dog near 167th lane?
Came strolling into the driveway. Has a collar but no identifying tags (Nextdoor St Francis Blvd - Hwy 47)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 8355 in Andover. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Andover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anoka
- Accessibility project contract approved to benefit Achieve Services (hometownsource.com)
- 4 Anoka-Hennepin high schools to hold 2026 commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium (hometownsource.com)
- All 3 defendants convicted in Coon Rapids triple homicide (hometownsource.com)
Coon Rapids
- Coon Rapids Debuts New Pedestrian Bridge; Spring Opening Anticipated Following Delay (hoodline.com)
- Coon Rapids Police Department Enhances Community Trust with Social Media Updates on Service Calls (hoodline.com)
Ramsey
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