Five Things You Should Know Today: August 1

The first day of August will be sunny. In fact, the first week of August is going to be sunny. Did someone say "dog days?"

Posted Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 4:15 am CT|Updated Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 2:42 pm CT

The National Weather Service is predicting partly sunny skies today, with a high near 90, and light southerly winds. There’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, mainly after 1 a.m., and lows in the mid-70s.
Angel’s Wings is hosting a from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rosemount American Legion. The event is a benefit for the Twin Cities Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure Aug. 19-21. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children.
Two fun events for kids ages 4 through 6 today in Rosemount’s Central Park: from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., featuring non-competitive outdoor games and sports, and from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring adventure games, activities, crafts and other special events. There is a fee for both camps.
The Rosemount City Council meets tonight at 7:30 in City Hall. On the agenda: lots of agreement and contract discussion for improvements of Connemara Trail, the Marshes of Bloomfield and Prestwick Place. The council also will recognize Girl Scout Gold Award winners.
Today is the fourth anniversary of the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis. A memorial to the victims, the Remembrance Garden, will be dedicated at 5:10 p.m. in Gold Medal Park. Scheduled speakers include Gov. Mark Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. Thirteen people died in the rush-hour collapse, and another 145 were injured.

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