🌱 Patch AM: Why Hopkins’ coach says Maple Grove is leading the Lake Conference race

Coffee in hand, Maple Grove? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Hopkins’ coach says Maple Grove is leading the Lake Conference race
• Why Trump is being urged to apologize to a Minnesota family

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Some glaze in the afternoon, with a high of 32 and low of 28 degrees.
• Tuesday: A bit of ice in the morning, temps: high: 33, low: 27.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scoring margins zoom for Hopkins boys basketball (hometownsource.com) — Maple Grove boys basketball gets a notable nod as Hopkins coach Kenny Novak Jr. says the Crimson and Wayzata are currently leading the Lake Conference pack. Hopkins just dominated the Toppers Pizza Invitational, showcasing deep scoring and standout performances from Jayden Moore and Ahmed Nur as they gear up to face conference rivals like Maple Grove.
   

• Hortman children respond after President Trump shares conspiracy theory about their parents murder (kare11.com) — Maple Grove readers are connected to this story through claims that the accused killer allegedly posed as a Maple Grove police officer when approaching legislative leaders’ homes. The victims’ son is publicly urging Donald Trump to remove a video that promotes conspiracy theories about his mother’s murder and to apologize for spreading misinformation about the case.
   

📸 Around Maple Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maple Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Maple Grove Historical Preservation Society Open House
  Maple Grove History Museum, South Driveway, 9030 Forestview Ln N, Maple Grove
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Community of Crafters: Beaded Earrings
  Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
  2:30 pm

Thursday January 8

• Genealogy Discussion Group
  Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
  2:00 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
  4:00 pm
• Arbor Committee meeting
  Maple Grove, MN Calendar Maple Grove, MN 55369
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Adult Games: American Mah-Jongg
  Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
  1:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Planning Commission meeting
  Maple Grove, MN Calendar , 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N , Maple Grove
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Read With an Animal
  Maple Grove Library , 8001 Main Street , Maple Grove
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Baby Storytime
  Plymouth Library , 15700 36th Avenue North , Plymouth
  10:00 am
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I regret to announce that I am no longer on vacation, but at work.
  Please respect my privacy as I navigate this difficult phase in my life. (JoKe!) (Nextdoor North Eagle Lake)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Maple Grove. Apply here.
• Boston Scientific Corporation posted a job opening for Senior Quality Manager in Maple Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maple Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brooklyn Park

• Democratic leaders condemn Trump's claims about Hortman's death (inforum.com)
• MSP Jr.: How to Be a Minnesota Super Kid (mspmag.com)
• Plea deal on Medicaid fraud calls for no prison, over 160 years to pay restitution (alphanews.org)

Champlin

• Missing mother, toddler from Champlin found safely (kstp.com)

Plymouth

Ok Maple Grove! 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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