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π± Special Holiday Concert with the JoyAnn Parker Duo and 11 more events
Spotted on the Newport calendar: "Love Has Come" a Spirit Song Christmas Concert

Hello again Newport! Weβre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donβt miss out, keep going! βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- "Love Has Come" a Spirit Song Christmas Concert at Woodbury Lutheran Church - Valley Creek Campus
- Special Holiday Concert with the JoyAnn Parker Duo
- GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Newportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cold; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 19 and low of 11 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Morning flurries; colder, temps: high: 18, low: -11.
- Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -1 and low of -16 degrees.
πΈ Around Newport
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π Upcoming Events in Newport
β Featured events β
- "Love Has Come" a Spirit Song Christmas Concert
Woodbury Lutheran Church - Valley Creek Campus, 7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Special Holiday Concert with the JoyAnn Parker Duo
1550 Wild Ridge Ct N , Newport
6:00 pm - GLOW Holiday Festival
CHS Field , 360 N Broadway St , St Paul
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Sunday December 21
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π Events Nearby
- Chamber 101-December 2025
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce , 700 Commerce Dr #285 , Woodbury
9:00 am - Parachute Playtime
Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library
9:30 am - Storytime for Babies
Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am - Storytime for 2sβ6s
Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library
10:00 am - DIY: Open Sewing and Needlework Studio
Inver Glen Library Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library
2:00 pm - One Acts rehearsals
South St. Paul Theatre , 700 2nd St N , South St Paul
3:00 pm - Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special
Current / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
4:00 pm - SSP vs. Hastings, Two Rivers
South St. Paul Secondary (Gr. 6-12) , 700 2nd St N , South St Paul
5:00 pm - Woodbury Leadership Academy Enrollment Showcase
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce , 8089 Globe Drive , Woodbury
5:00 pm - Holiday Party
The Wellness Way Woodbury , 700 Commerce Dr #260 , Woodbury
5:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brrr...
it's cold out there! While the temperatures might be icy cold, we've been preparing for them all year. Hear from Stan, Chrissy and Tim on how theyβveβ¦ (Nextdoor )
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
π Nearby News
Woodbury
- Experience the Difference at Woodbury Leadership Academy (patch.com)
- Woodbury Dental Arts closure: Refund claims open for defrauded patients (kstp.com)
- Renting Apartments Has Gotten A Lot Harder In The Twin Cities (bisnow.com)
Cottage Grove
- Recent trends and cases shaping the sexual harassment landscape (nydailyrecord.com)
- Cottage Grove mother creates pop-up shop for free stocking stuffers in garage (fox9.com)
St. Paul
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