🔁 Apple Valley Raises Its Own Pay + a Giant Octopus

Picklehall is 18 indoor courts in Apple Valley, climate controlled and open year round, with a food hall and an 80-tap self-pour wall on site. It opens late October, right about when the outdoor nets come down.

Founding members pay $1,000 a year and hold that rate for as long as they stay. 20 of the 50 are still open.

After that it's $1,295 a year for the same access.

When SNAP benefits got delayed, Taylor Durry asked neighbors to donate snacks for kids, and people just kept showing up.

That turned into Dakota County Mutual Aid, now an official nonprofit that helps families across the county with groceries, rent, utility bills and rides.

Want to help, or know someone who could use a hand?

Apple Valley City Council Votes to Raise Its Own Pay, but Splits It Over Two Years

By 2028, the Apple Valley mayor will make $24,000 a year and council members $18,000, a jump of about 44% and 51%. The full raise failed 3-2 before a phased version squeaked through by the same margin on September 24.

Apple Valley's Redwood Park Playground Is Almost Open. Here's When.

Apple Valley's first inclusive playground, complete with a giant red octopus and a lighthouse tower, is set for a soft opening in early-to-mid October. It's part of a $16.1 million overhaul of Redwood Park that also adds a new community pool.

1060 230th St W, Farmington, MN 55024

➡️ 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 40.03 acres in Farmington
➡️ Soaring vaulted ceilings in the living room, dining room, kitchen & owner's suite
➡️ Split bedroom plan with owner's suite & 3 baths on the main level
➡️ Firepit area with a wood brick pizza oven & mature trees in the front yard
➡️ 40x30 pole barn with 12' ceilings plus 8-car garage capacity

Price: $850,000

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Brewery Night with Surly (Burnsville)
Surly's taking over the taps with $5 featured pours and Music Bingo starting at 5pm. Grab a pint.

Wild Workouts: Mindful Nature Immersion (Apple Valley)
Unwind on the Zoo trails with a guided mindfulness walk at 6:30pm, $15 for members and $20 for everyone else (ages 16+). Find your zen.

Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour (Shakopee)
Bryson Tiller brings the Neo Trapsoul Tour to Shakopee at 7:30pm, and tickets are on Live Nation. Get your tickets.

Restful Yin Yoga and Sound Bath (Farmington)
Slow yin yoga paired with singing bowls is the midweek reset you didn't know you needed, $15 at 6:30pm. Breathe it out.

Liverpool Legends (Burnsville)
This Beatles tribute was put together by George Harrison's own sister, Louise, and it hits the stage at 7pm. Twist and shout.

Clay & Create a Beer Mug at Shakopee BrewHall (Shakopee)
Build your own beer mug in a guided clay class at 7pm, then drink from it for years ($65). Get creative.

Burnsville Thursday Farmers Market (Burnsville)
Fresh produce, local honey and strudels are waiting on Cliff Road starting at 11:30am. Shop local.

Cheers for Queers at Spiral Brewery (Hastings)
It's a free monthly LGBTQ+ meetup at Spiral, so come hang out and meet some new faces at 7pm. Pull up a seat.

Bruce Burniece at Brianno's Chart House (Lakeville)
Bruce knows 1,100 songs, so go ahead and try to stump him with a request at 6pm. Name that tune.

Justin Moore at Mystic Lake (Prior Lake)
Country star Justin Moore brings 13 No. 1 hits to the Mystic Showroom at 8pm, with tickets from $39 at the box office. Boot up.

Friday Fun Night at Elite Gymnastics Academy (Burnsville)
The kids get obstacle courses, relay races and a pizza party while you get a Friday night off, $35 at 5pm. Drop 'em off.

Minnesota Rumble Martial Arts Tournament (Eagan)
Athletes of all ages go head to head in forms, weapons and sparring starting at 4pm. Watch the action.

Twin Cities Walk to End Hydrocephalus (Burnsville)
Lace up at Buck Hill at 8:30am and walk to raise money for the Hydrocephalus Association. Give back.

Harley Riders Fall Ride to Lanesboro (Lakeville)
This is peak leaf season on two wheels, a scenic day ride from Lakeville to Lanesboro at 10am, and all bikes are welcome. Hit the road.

Grocery Giveaway at Grace Church (Inver Grove Heights)
There are free groceries for anyone who needs them at 11am, and volunteer shifts are open if you'd like to help. Lend a hand.

Bowl N' Beats Saturday Nights (Apple Valley)
Glow-lit lanes and a live DJ taking your requests at 10pm make this a late-night bowling party. Roll late.

9th Annual Woo Woo Pawlooza (Prior Lake)
Go hiking with huskies, bid on silent auction items and support Adopt a Husky Minnesota, free to attend at 10:30am. Hike with huskies.

Sunday Trivia at Casper's Cherokee (Eagan)
It's free to play, first place wins $50 cash and last place gets a trophy too at 7pm. Play for glory.

Initials Game Live at Bogart's (Apple Valley)
This free, fast-paced game night has you guessing answers from just their initials at 6pm. Guess fast.

Dinner & Dancing with Beasley's Big Band (Lakeville)
Swing dance to a live big band at Brianno's at 6pm, with a free lesson and no cover. Swing on by.

Fall Community Fest (Prior Lake)
Meet Prior Lake area businesses, organizations and local leaders at this free expo at Prior Lake High School at 6pm. Meet your neighbors.

Monday Night Hootenanny at Badger Hill (Shakopee)
Bring an instrument or just a pint to this weekly open jam hosted by Roy Holdren and Janet Wirth at 6pm. Jam along.