5 Things To Know About Roseville: July 8

1. Weather forecasters are predicting a sunny day, hitting the sweet spot for summer. The morning low is predicted to reach 68 degrees with a high of 88. That will make it a good day to mow the lawn or get a jump on the weekend. Overnight low is predicted to drop to 70 with a slight chance of rain. 

2. The Banjo Boys will perform Dixieland music on Sunday for Roseville's next summer series concert.The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at Central Park’s Frank Rog Amphitheatre

3. On this date in 1877, a police officer is shot while trying to break up a riot at the saloonkeepers picnic in St. Paul, according to the Minnesota Historical Society. 

4.  A weekly storytime  for preschool children will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Friday) at the , 2100 Snelling Ave N. in Roseville. Kids can also enjoy games, crafts and finger play.

5. Days the state government has been shutdown: 8.