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— Brady Greenbush

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We have an Update on Chicken Salad Chick!

Apple Valley just secured something no other Minnesota city has – the state's very first Chicken Salad Chick location that's going to bring authentic Southern comfort food to a region that's never experienced it before.

Bloomington just approved a massive $101.8 million community health and wellness center that's going to put most other Twin Cities facilities to shame.

This two-level wellness campus will be a game-changer for South Metro residents, showing what's possible when communities really invest in resident health and wellness.

Help us spotlight amazing businesses in our community, nominate any business (local shop, online store, service provider, or company) that you think deserves recognition this week by replying with their name and what makes them special!

Each week we will feature one business in this section.

Submit a business using this link: https://tally.so/r/mByM9N

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Yappy Hour at Charlie's on Prior | 4:00-7:00 p.m. | Prior Lake | Free | Bring your pup for an evening of adoptable dogs, 50/50 raffle, drink specials, and dog training tips. Family and dog-friendly event with free pet samples from Pet Park Boulevard.

Family Fishing Adventure | 5 - 7pm | Cobblestone Lake, Apple Valley | Free | Join Cub Scout Pack 227 for fishing fun with rods, tackle, and bait provided, plus learning opportunities and parent meet & greet. Perfect for families with kids ages 5-11.

Viking Lakes Yoga | 7:00am | Training HAUS, Eagan | Free | A free 45-minute yoga, mindful movement & meditation class.

Music in the Park with Riverside Rockets | 7pm | Rambling River Park, Farmington | Free | Enjoy 1950's Rock and Roll at its finest with face painting, free popcorn, and a vintage bus from Marschall Line. Sponsored by local businesses supporting summer entertainment.

Live Jazz Night | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Barley and Vine, Lakeville | Free | Relax with live jazz featuring Blue Ox Trio in an intimate setting.

Summer Concert Series | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Casperson Park, Lakeville | Free | Enjoy Mark Ross and the Three-Nineteen followed by Led Foot Larry with food trucks including Game Day Grub and Byblos Mediterranean. Country, rock, and indie sounds under the stars.

Wednesday Night Lights Movies | 5:00 p.m. doors, 6:00 p.m. movie | TCO Stadium, Viking Lakes | Free | Watch Finding Dory on the stadium videoboard with food and beverages available for purchase. Bring blankets for this magical summer evening experience.

Summer Market Finale | 4:00-8:00 p.m. | Eagan Community Center | Free | Final summer market at festival grounds featuring Indus Music, vendor booths, and POP Club for kids ages 4-12. Fall market moves to Goat Hill Park starting September 3rd.

Donut Star Ribbon Cutting | 9:30 am | Donut Star Burnsville | Free | Join this celebration of Donut Star’s new ownership & partnership with Tapestry Coffee.

Music in the Park with Chelsea Drugstore | 6:00-8:30 p.m. | Hastings | Free | Experience live Rolling Stones tribute music with a female lead vocalist, plus browse the Makers Market and enjoy food trucks.

Rental Car Club & Truplayerz Car Show | 6:00-8:00pm | Rosemount | Free | Show off your hot build from supercars to super trucks with guaranteed VIP parking for registered vehicles. All car enthusiasts welcome for this weekly automotive gathering.

North Star Donuts Pop-Up | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Lincoln Center Elementary, South St. Paul | Varies | Enjoy fresh apple cider mini donuts, craft cold brew flavors, and frozen lemonade slushies for one day only. Portion of sales supports Lincoln Center Elementary with everyone welcome.

746 Peninsula Point Rd, Shakopee

➡️ 5 bed, 5 bath, 1.28 acres

➡️ 6,082

➡️ Lakefront view

➡️ Amusement room

Price: $2,990,000

Listed by: Zach Skattum, MLS #675​8752

Planning an event? Have exciting news to share? We want to hear from you!

The South Metro Scoop is your platform to connect with neighbors and showcase what makes our community special.

Whether it's a grand opening, community gathering, or local achievement - we're here to help spread the word.

Send any event info, or media links to [email protected] or reply to this email!

Next newsletter is going our Thursday morning!

— Brady Greenbush
Publisher & Editor