Steveson Signs With WWE + 9/11 Impact On Rosemount Family

Good morning, neighbors! Morgan Reddekopp here with your Sunday edition of the Apple Valley-Rosemount Daily. 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:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 49.

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

1. Gable Steveson announced last week that he signed with WWE. (Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)
2. A Rosemount High School alum watched the tragic events of 9/11 unfold at 13-years-old. In 2009, he was shot by a sniper while serving in the army in Afghanistan and was later pronounced brain dead.(TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press)
3. Here's the cross country results for the Rosemount Irish. (ECM Publishers)
4. Rosemount downtown building owners can apply for facade grant. (ECM Publishers)
5. The District 196 school board virtual candidate forum will take place Sept. 29. (Press Release Desk)
6. A Rosemount man was sentenced last week for stealing from Lakeville Booster Club during his time as a softball coach. (Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)
7. Here's what will be at Rosemount Food Truck Festival. (Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)

Today in Apple Valley-Rosemount:

• Kids 'n Kinship Gala 2021 - Kids 'N Kinship (4:30 p.m.)
• "A Bench in the Sun" Play + Dinner (5:00 p.m.)

Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch Notebook

• AVHS FOOTBALL: "This week, the Offensive Player(s) of the Week is our Hughe O-Line. Collectively they had NO sacks and 362 total yards of offense! Amazing job boys! 🔔#DingDongDecade #BellGameX #BellWeek #GoDevils #SunDevilPrideIsContagious #HighSchoolN..." (Instagram)
• AVHS FOOTBALL: "To honor the 13 soliders who lost their lives in Afghastan fighting for our country and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the JV players hold flags proudly and the Young Americans For Freedom club has provided provided the foo..." (Instagram)
• AVHS FOOTBALL: "Barry Johnson is named this weeks Player of the Week for Special Teams. He had great snaps and stepped up big his first time on varsity! We’re proud of you Barry! 🔔#DingDongDecade #BellGameX #BellWeek #GoDevils #SunDevilPrideIsContagiou..." (Instagram)
• Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Public Schools: "As the Tokyo Paralympic Games come to a close, we want to share our pride for Mallory Weggeman’s triumphant return to the pool! The now three-time Paralympian and Eagan High School grad is taking home two gold medals and one silver medal..." (Facebook)
• Rosemount High School: "Tomorrow is September 11th. Our current students at RHS weren’t alive yet, but many of us remember that day clearly and will never forget what we saw, heard, and felt. On the morning of September 11th 246 people on flights, 2,606 people ..." (Facebook)
• Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Public Schools: "WELCOME BACK!! We are so excited to be back together. Share with us your best first day of school pictures with the hashtag #196Pride! Let’s make this an amazing year!" (Facebook)
• Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Public Schools: "The 2021-22 school year begins this week, and we are so excited to welcome our students back to the classroom! Our goal is to provide students with consistent in-person learning all year long. To do that, we need your help! Review these ..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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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