🌱 Patch AM: What Minnesota United’s new assistant coach could mean for the Loons.

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In today's newsletter:

• What Minnesota United’s new assistant coach could mean for the Loons.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 21 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: A little afternoon snow, temps: high: 31, low: 23.
• Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 29 and low of 6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NOT JOSHING AROUND: Wolff joins Minnesota United as assistant coach (frontrowsoccer.com) — Minnesota United, in a Golden Valley–datelined announcement, has hired former Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff as the Loons’ main first-team assistant under new head coach Cameron Knowles. Wolff brings extensive MLS and U.S. national team experience as both player and coach, and club leaders say they expect his leadership and tactical knowledge to help drive the team’s next phase.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• Compassionate Concern: Talking to Your Loved One About Addiction
  Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis, 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 15

• Baby Storytime
  Golden Valley Library , 830 Winnetka Avenue North , Golden Valley
  9:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Golden Valley Library , 830 Winnetka Avenue North , Golden Valley
  10:30 am
• Job Search and Résumé Help
  North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
  2:00 pm
• Restaurant Night at Panera
  Panera Bread , 5680 Cedar Lk Rd S , St Louis Park
  4:00 pm
• Board Game Night
  Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
  5:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Move and Groove
  Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
  9:30 am
• Watercolor Art: Gift Tags
  Rockford Road Library , 6401 42nd Avenue North , Crystal
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Connect and Play
  Linden Hill Community Library , 2900 West 43rd Street , Minneapolis
  10:00 am
• Drop-in Tech Help
  North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
  1:00 pm
• Computer Tutor Help
  Walker Community Library , 2880 Hennepin Avenue , Minneapolis
  1:00 pm
• Job Search Assistance
  Golden Valley Library , 830 Winnetka Avenue North , Golden Valley
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Town Hall is two weeks away!
  Join City staff, council members, and community members Jan 26, 6:30 pm at Brookview for an overview of City operations and an update on the City… (Nextdoor )
• Multiple reports indicate a significant police presence in Minnesota, including state police helicopters, drones, and federal agents, with door-to-door searches targeting observers.
  2:08AM on Jan 12: Police activity affecting residence and vehicle involving drone at Annabelle Ln, Corcoran, Minnesota, per local source (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Robbinsdale

• After Citizen Detained By ICE in Robbinsdale, Lawmakers Respond (ccxmedia.org)
• Maple Grove Boys Hockey Holds Off Wayzata for 4-3 Win (ccxmedia.org)
• Rdale middle school to perform 'Beauty and the Beast Jr.' on RMS stage (hometownsource.com)

New Hope

• Minnesota manufacturers had a tough 2025. They hope tariffs spur reshoring. (startribune.com)

Minneapolis

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