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🌱 Computer and Tech Help and 11 more events
Happening soon: Drop-in LEGO® Lab on the Independence Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Independence? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Computer and Tech Help at Plymouth Library
- Drop-in LEGO® Lab at Maple Plain Library
- Make Your Own Merch at Plymouth Library
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
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- Thursday: Cloudy, cold; p.m. snow, 1-2", with a high of 18 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, breezy, temps: high: 17, low: -13.
- Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -2 and low of -22 degrees.
📸 Around Independence
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Independence
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- Computer and Tech Help
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
2:00 pm - Drop-in LEGO® Lab
Maple Plain Library , 5184 Main Street East , Maple Plain
9:30 am - Make Your Own Merch
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
2:30 pm - Computer and Tech Help
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
1:00 pm - Anime and Fandom Club
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
3:00 pm - English Conversation Circle
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
10:00 am - French Club
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
1:00 pm - Computer and Tech Help
Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Connect and Play
Maple Plain Library , 5184 Main Street East , Maple Plain
10:00 am - Holiday Networking Social
St Michael Cinema , 4300 O'Day Ave NE , St Michael
4:00 pm - Delano High School vs. Orono/DCL
Delano Middle and High School , 700 Elm Ave E , Delano
5:00 pm - Drop-in LEGO® Lab
Maple Plain Library , 5184 Main Street East , Maple Plain
9:30 am
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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🗞 Nearby News
Mound
- Mound council names 2025 'Citizen of the Year' (hometownsource.com)
Orono
- Orono debate team takes skills to invites (hometownsource.com)
- Wrestlers come out on top at two dual meets (montgomerymnnews.com)
- Maple Plain council adopts 'Code of Conduct' (hometownsource.com)
Wayzata
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-- The Patch AM Team
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