🌱 Why Anoka County led Minnesota in power outages this week

Morning Anoka! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Anoka County led Minnesota in power outages this week

Also on today's calendar: Marty Goetz in Concert and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Friday: An a.m. shower; breezy, warm, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Anoka County Leads Minnesota in Reported Power Outages as Connexus Energy Responds to Localized Disruptions (town.news) — Anoka County saw the most power outages in Minnesota Monday, with about 211 Connexus Energy customers affected, mostly within the county. While causes weren’t confirmed, utilities cited common risks like wildlife and equipment failures, and Connexus urged Anoka-area residents to report outages, use generators safely outdoors, and call 911 for any power-related emergencies.
   

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📸 Around Anoka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Anoka

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• Marty Goetz in Concert →
  Heart of the City Music Factory, 2665 N 4th Ave Suite 211, Anoka
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Economic Development Authority (EDA) →
  City of Ramsey Upcoming Meetings Council Chambers - 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey MN 55303
  7:30 am
• Kandiyohi County Law Library Legal Advice Clinic
  Central Minnesota Legal Services Kandiyohi County Law Library in the basement of the Courthouse, 505 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, 56201, United States
  12:00 pm
• Baseball: JV →
  PACT Charter School Mayer Community Center
  4:00 pm
• Specialty Night
  Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Environmental Science Anoka, MN 55303
  5:00 pm
• Arts and Academics
  Ramsey Elementary School Anoka, MN 55303
  5:30 pm
• Park and Recreation Commission →
  City of Ramsey Upcoming Meetings Council Chambers - 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey MN 55303
  6:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Marty Goetz in Concert →
  Heart of the City Music Factory, 2665 4th Ave, Anoka
  7:00 pm

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📣 Anoka Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• The SME Impact Forum →
  Ramsey City Hall, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey
  9:30 am
• Baby Storytime
  Champlin Library 12154 Ensign Avenue North, Champlin, MN 55316
  9:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Champlin Library 12154 Ensign Avenue North, Champlin, MN 55316
  10:30 am
• Allina Health Coon Rapids- Open to Public →
  Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic, 9055 Springbrook Dr NW, Coon Rapids
  11:00 am

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

• U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Storage Facility Housekeeper in Anoka. Apply here.
• The Cleaning Authority posted a job opening for Future Opening: House Cleaning / Housekeeper / Full Time in Anoka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anoka here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Coon Rapids

• Registration Opens for 10th Annual Coon Rapids Firecracker 5K and Kids Sparkler Dash (town.news)
• Coon Rapids Home Remodeling Tour to Showcase Four Renovated Homes Through City Housing Improvement Program (town.news)
• Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment • Coon Rapids, MN (coonrapidsmn.gov)

Ramsey

• Lead Soil Screening and Healthy Homes Expo (ramseycountymn.gov)
• In Minnesota Legislature's final week, questions remain on s... (austindailyherald.com)

Maple Grove

• These Twin Cities Schools Had Students On National Merit Winners List (patch.com)

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Ok Anoka! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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