🌱 Patch AM: How is Lakeville native Sam Malinski breaking out with the Avalanche?

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In today's newsletter:

• How is Lakeville native Sam Malinski breaking out with the Avalanche?

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Windy, colder, blowing snow, with a high of 9 and low of -2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 31, low: 13.
• Wednesday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 17 and low of -8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski's skill shines, produces results (milehighsports.com) — A Lakeville native is turning heads in the NHL this season, as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski posts 21 points in 37 games and earns praise from teammates and coaches. The undrafted Cornell alum credits offseason conditioning and growing confidence for his breakout performance, highlighted by multi-point games and a strong puck-moving presence from the blue line.
   

📸 Around Lakeville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville

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Tuesday December 30

• Community Event: Storytime for Babies
  Heritage Library , 20085 Heritage Drive , Lakeville
  9:30 am
• Community Event - Coffee & Conversations for Widowers
  Lakeville Library Heritage Conference Room , 20085 Heritage Drive , Lakeville
  9:30 am
• Community Event: Dec Comfort Food Special
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce , 2920 220th St E , Prior Lake
  4:00 pm
• Community Event: Bingo with Lakeville Lions
  Carbone's Bar and Grill , 7670 160th St. West , Lakeville
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Community Event: Storytime for 2s–6s
  Heritage Library , 20085 Heritage Drive , Lakeville
  9:30 am

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day Holiday: City Offices Closed
  Lakeville, MN Calendar
• Community Event: Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group
  Heritage Library , 20085 Heritage Drive , Lakeville
  12:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting CANCELED
  Lakeville, MN Calendar , 20195 Holyoke Avenue , Lakeville
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Winter Break Open Play
  Pleasant Hill Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room,
  10:00 am
• 21st Annual Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic
  Schmitz-Maki Arena , 114 Spruce St , Farmington
  12:30 pm
• Obstacle Course
  Farmington Library Farmington Large Meeting Room,
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• LEGO®, DUPLO® & Mega Bloks
  Galaxie Library Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139,
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on December 27, 2025 in Lakeville, MN 55044 near Near St W and Jury Ct., Lakeville MN Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor SW Lakeville)

• InstantServe LLC posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Lakeville. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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