[0:02] Thanks to the harsh Minnesota weather, [0:04] potholes are on the rise, meaning your [0:07] commute may be a little bumpier than you [0:09] remember. Potholes form as water freezes [0:12] and expands and cracks, which breaks [0:14] apart pavement. On top of this, traffic [0:17] and snow plows also worsen the damage. [0:20] Thankfully, our city crews are already [0:22] on the job. Potholes are being patched [0:24] up using cold patch asphalt, which is a [0:26] temporary fix that can be applied in [0:28] freezing temperatures. Cold patch allows [0:31] crews to quickly fill potholes and [0:33] improve road safety until they can be [0:35] properly patched during warmer weather. [0:38] And on that note, the city of Apple [0:40] Valley is encouraging residents to use [0:42] its resident repair radar to report [0:44] potholes and other public works issues. [0:46] The online reporting tool allows [0:48] residents to quickly submit concerns [0:50] directly to public works, helping crews [0:52] identify problem areas and prioritize [0:54] repairs. Access the resident repair [0:57] radar at applemn.gov/repair [1:00] radar. [1:01] The parks and recreation department is [1:03] inviting families to take part in its [1:05] Klondike family scavenger hunt, a winter [1:07] activity tied to the city's [1:09] mid-winterfest celebration. Families can [1:11] follow clues on Facebook to find [1:13] Klondike the polar bear's missing family [1:15] members hidden around the community. [1:17] Clues are released weekly, encouraging [1:19] residents to explore local parks and [1:21] public spaces while enjoying the winter [1:23] season. The scavenger hunt runs through [1:25] early February and concludes with the [1:27] Midwinter Fest on February 7th at Johnny [1:29] Cake Ridge Park. And that's the latest [1:31] vibe in Apple Valley. Stay up to date by [1:34] visiting our website and following us on [1:36] social media.