Gable Steveson Day + City Development + Food Truck Festival

Rise and shine, Apple Valley and Rosemount! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on around town today. You may have noticed our Sunday newsletter format has changed a little, we hope you like it! Every Sunday edition will now include a roundup of news over the past week.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories in Apple Valley-Rosemount today:

1. New Rosemount Police Officer Andrew Graff is looking forward to serving the community. (ECM Publishers)
2. 'Gable Steveson Day' was celebrated at an Apple Valley High School pep rally Thursday.(Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)
3. The Rosemount Food Truck Festival will return Sept. 18. (Press Release Desk)
4. Rosemount's new community development director has plans to capitalize on recent development in the area. (ECM Publishers)
5. The driver of the dump truck that was involved in a fatal crash in 2019 has been charged with criminal vehicular manslaughter. (Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)
6. Here's Which Apple Valley and Rosemount Grocery Stores Are Open On Labor Day. (Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)

Today in Apple Valley-Rosemount:

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Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch Notebook

• City of Apple Valley, MN: "In celebration of Gable Steveson’s gold medal victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the City will proclaim September 2 as Gable Steveson Day in Apple Valley. A celebration of the proclamation will take place in Apple Valley High School’s g..." (Facebook)
• City of Rosemount - Government: "Rosemount Food Truck Festival is BACK! 18 food trucks, 3 live bands, a beer tent and tons of fun to be had. See you at Central Park. Vendors include: Amish Annie Donuts, Asian Invasion, Chicks on Wheels, El Jibarito Food Truck and Restau..." (Facebook)
• Rosemount High School: "Happy First Day of School 2021-2022!! We are ready for the students and we are committed to make this year the best one ever! Go Irish!!" (Facebook)
• AVHS FOOTBALL: "Tickets for the Freshman and Varsity game are available online only, you can purchase through the link-tree in our bio. If you choose to try and purchase at the game, you will be given a QR code which will take you to the same website in..." (Instagram)

• Rosemount High School: "Happy Thursday everyone! We're throwing back to 1986-87 here at RHS! #tbt #irishpride" (Facebook)
• Rosemount High School: "This group of elite Irish runners won the Irish Invite today! Congratulations!" (Facebook)
• Apple Valley - MN - Police: "Interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? Teens and young adults ages 14-21 are invited to participate in our Police Explorers program to get hands-on training and experience in a variety of law enforcement topics. Learn more o..." (Facebook)
• Apple Valley American Legion: "TRIVIA will be back September 23 at 7pm!!! Mark your calendars!!!!!" (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or story ideas at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @ReddekoppMorgan for more news updates.

I grew up in Eagan, MN before attending Winona State University where I majored in Creative Digital Media and minored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I am very excited to be a reporter in my hometown! In my free time, I like to paint, draw and write. I am currently working on my poetry manuscript, and also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

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