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Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Original Marius Petipa Nutcracker at Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center
  • Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa at Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
  • Excelsior Book Club: Beneath a Scarlet Sky at Excelsior Library

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cold; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 18 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, breezy, temps: high: 17, low: -12.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -2 and low of -20 degrees.

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  • We had the honor of recognizing one of our 2025 Minnetonka Photo Contest winners at this week's city council meeting.
    Katie R. won in the Uniquely Minnetonka category with "Autumn Reflections". "I enjoy capturing photos when I'm out walking or on the lake," Katie… (Nextdoor )
  • Minnetonka Public School District posted a job opening for Lead Referee for Youth Basketball, 2-6 games per week on Saturdays in Excelsior. Apply here.
  • United Natural Foods Inc posted a job opening for Part Time Overnight Cashier in Excelsior. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Excelsior here.

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  • Goo Goo Dolls, Toto/Christopher Cross and Avenged Sevenfold to play Shakopee amphitheater (twincities.com)
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