[0:05] Instead of tossing your jacko'lantern in [0:07] the trash, give it new life. Apple [0:09] Valley residents can drop off pumpkins [0:11] for composting at the Apple Valley [0:13] Maintenance Facility on November 1st and [0:15] 2nd as part of Dakota Valley Recycling's [0:17] annual pumpkin composting event. The [0:19] event is free and open to residents of [0:21] Apple Valley, Burnsville, Egan, and [0:24] Lakeville. Last year, over 90,000 lbs of [0:27] pumpkins were collected. That's about [0:29] the weight of six elephants. All [0:31] pumpkins will be composted at [0:33] Specialized Environmental Technologies [0:35] in Rosemount, turning holiday leftovers [0:37] into nutrient-rich soil that supports [0:39] healthier gardens and a greener [0:41] community. For more information and [0:43] locations, visit Dakota Valley [0:44] Recycling.gov. [0:47] It's that time of year again. Apple [0:49] Valley Liquor's annual Grand Fall [0:51] Tasting event returns on Thursday, [0:53] November 6th from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at [0:56] Valleywood Golf and Event Center. Sample [0:58] nearly 100 wines, beers, and spirits [1:01] from around the world paired with light [1:03] orves including assorted cheeses, meats, [1:06] crackers, fruit, and baguettes. Tickets [1:09] are just $20 per person. A perfect and [1:12] affordable date night, ladies night, or [1:15] guys night out. Visit appleli liquor.com [1:17] to reserve your spot. [1:20] The city is excited to bring major [1:22] improvements to the Apple Valley [1:23] Editions neighborhood. Residents on [1:25] Fireside Drive, Macintosh Drive, and [1:28] Regent Drive are invited to an open [1:30] house on Wednesday, October 29th from 5 [1:33] to 7 p.m. at the Apple Valley Municipal [1:35] Center. Public works staff will share [1:37] details about the 2026 street and [1:40] utility improvements planned as part of [1:42] the Apple Valley Additions Project. The [1:44] project includes storm water and park [1:46] upgrades at Duchess, Greening, and [1:48] Pennock Parks. The project will replace [1:50] aging infrastructure, including streets, [1:53] curbs, sidewalks, water, and sewer [1:55] lines, and street lighting with full [1:57] restoration of sod and landscaping after [2:00] construction. Learn more online at [2:02] avaditions.com. [2:04] And that's the vibe in Apple Valley. [2:07] Stay up todate by visiting our website [2:09] and following us on social media.