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🌱 Patch AM: How will new hybrid A Line buses change Roseville commutes?
Make time for Holiday Flea Market on the Roseville Patch calendar
Hi there, Roseville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will new hybrid A Line buses change Roseville commutes?
- What happens if a Roseville resident wins big in North 5?
- Which Roseville star just made her fourth U.S. Olympic hockey team?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Flea Market and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Rosevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Rosevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 21 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: P.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 25.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metro Transit to add hybrid-electric buses in 2027 (kstp.com) — Roseville riders on Metro Transit’s A Line can expect a dozen new hybrid-electric buses serving the Minneapolis–Roseville route in 2027, part of 100 hybrids coming systemwide. Funded largely by a $35 million federal grant, the buses aim to cut emissions and fuel use while upgrading interiors, though some riders still question reliability and whether the spending is justified. 
• Garrison Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket On New Year's Day (wjon.com) — If you ever hit a big Minnesota Lottery prize, you’ll need to visit the lottery’s headquarters in Roseville to claim anything over $50,000. A recent $68,674 North 5 winner bought in Garrison highlights the rules, deadlines, and privacy protections that would also apply to any lucky Roseville-area winner.
• Eight players with Minnesota ties named to U.S. women's hockey team for 2026 Winter Olympics (startribune.com) — Roseville native and defender Lee Stecklein has been named to the U.S. women’s hockey team for the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking her fourth Olympic appearance. She’s one of eight players with Minnesota ties, including several Gophers and Frost teammates, who will compete when the tournament opens February 5 in Italy.
📸 Around Roseville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roseville
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- Holiday Flea Market
1319 Larpenteur Ave W , Roseville
10:00 am - Sunday Worship Service
Advent Lutheran Church Augustana Synod , 3000 Hamline Ave N , Roseville
10:00 am - Keystone Foodmobile Distribution
Ramsey County Library , 2180 North Hamline Avenue , Roseville
10:00 am - City Council Meeting
Roseville Calendar , Roseville City Hall - Council Chambers 2660 Civic Center Dr , Roseville
6:00 pm - Employer of the Day: Sun Country Airlines
Roseville Library , 2180 North Hamline Avenue , Roseville
3:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Roseville Calendar , Roseville City Hall - Council Chambers 2660 Civic Center Dr , Roseville
6:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
Roseville Calendar , Roseville City Hall - Council Chambers 2660 Civic Center Dr , Roseville
6:30 pm
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
📣 Roseville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cardboard Recycling Event
St Anthony Village, MN Calendar
9:00 am - Heart and Solstice
Bell Museum , 2088 Larpenteur Ave W , St Paul
10:00 am - Monthly Bluegrass Jam — 12p – 3p
Caydence Records & Coffee , 900 Payne Ave , St Paul
12:00 pm - Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast: Teen Gaming
Shoreview Library , 4570 North Victoria Street , Shoreview
4:30 pm - BOY'S BASKETBALL: SPCS VS VENTURE
St. Paul City Schools , 215 University Ave W , St Paul
5:00 pm
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mr. Zer0's 40th Xmass Show on Radi0 WDGY —Richard L. Schwinden Read on Patch
- Publisher Clearing House SCAM back at it.
Internet call telling me I'm a winner but need to go to CVS or Walmart for Amazon gift card to pay fees. Please never fall for this scam. (Nextdoor South Owasso) - Hi there!
Need cleaning services for your home, office, or business? We're here to help! Our team serves Apple Valley-Eagan-Twin Cities-Burnsville! Don’t wait… (Nextdoor Capitol View)
🗞 Nearby News
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- APi Group Corporation $APG Shares Acquired by Ethic Inc. (marketbeat.com)
St. Paul
Ok Roseville! 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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