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🌱 How a Champlin Park alum powered the Gophers back to Sweet 16
Be sure to catch Champlin Park High School vs. Coon Rapids High School on the Champlin Patch calendar
Good morning to you Champlin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Champlin Park alum powered the Gophers back to Sweet 16
- How a Champlin shooting is reshaping Minnesota Capitol security questions
Also on today's calendar: Champlin Park High School vs. Blaine High School and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cold; afternoon snow, 1-2", with a high of 17 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Morning flurries, then breezy, temps: high: 17, low: -14.
- Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -3 and low of -17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Freshman's growth helps Gophers volleyball return to Sweet 16 (startribune.com) — A former Champlin Park volleyball standout is now a key freshman for the Gophers as they head to the NCAA Sweet 16. Carly Gilk describes how the faster college game and staying close enough for family support have fueled her rapid growth this season. 
• Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan failed to hold mandatory safety meetings before Dem speaker's assassination: ‘Shameful' (nypost.com) — A high-profile shooting at a state senator’s Champlin home is drawing renewed scrutiny of Minnesota’s Capitol security practices and missed safety meetings. Lawmakers are criticizing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for not holding all legally required security sessions, arguing better oversight might have reduced risks to officials and visitors at the Capitol complex.
📸 Around Champlin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Champlin
★ Featured events ★
- Champlin Park High School vs. Coon Rapids High School
Champlin Park High School, 6025 109th Ave N, Champlin
5:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Soma Yoga for Adults
Champlin Library , 12154 Ensign Avenue North , Champlin
9:00 am - Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
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7:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
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7:00 pm - Mystery Book Club
Champlin Library , 12154 Ensign Avenue North , Champlin
1:00 pm - Champlin Park High School vs. Blaine High School
Champlin Park High School , 6025 109th Ave N , Champlin
5:30 pm - Connect and Play
Champlin Library , 12154 Ensign Avenue North , Champlin
10:00 am - Champlin Park High School vs Anoka High School
Champlin Park High School , 6025 109th Ave N , Champlin
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Champlin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Council Chambers , 7550 Sunwood Drive NW , Ramsey
7:30 am - Baby Storytime
Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
9:30 am - In-person Networking, Tracking goals, NIA Andover Meeting
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse , 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW , Coon Rapids
11:00 am - Job Search Assistance
Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
11:00 am
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Be careful driving out there if you have to go out.
I have already seen a lot of driving skills today that deserve to be on some sort of TV show. (Nextdoor Southwest Champlin)
- PacSun posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager - Arbor Lakes - 738 in Osseo. Apply here.
- Indrotec, a DBA of IG, Inc. posted a job opening for Clean Room Operator in Osseo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Champlin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Osseo
- Osseo Boys Basketball Edges Armstrong in Conference Opener (ccxmedia.org)
Brooklyn Park
- Scandinavian Home Bakery in Brooklyn Park Brings Holiday Traditions to Market (ccxmedia.org)
- New Brooklyn Park lounge aims to embody African culture (hometownsource.com)
- Clearfield launches Tribal broadband technician training program (telecompetitor.com)
Minneapolis
Ok Champlin! 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
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