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In today's newsletter:

  • How an Anoka family is fighting to keep life-saving care
  • How Anoka County is spotlighting our rivers this fall
  • Why Anoka's Senate race could decide Minnesota's political future

Also on today's calendar: Randy Stonehill in Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
  • Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Minnesota family says insurance pulled crucial coverage that would keep their daughter out of the hospital (cbsnews.com) — A young Anoka girl with complex medical needs may lose the round-the-clock nursing care that keeps her out of the hospital after insurer Medica reduced coverage. Her parents are scrambling for help from county agencies, legislators, and Governor Tim Walz before an Oct. 1 deadline, highlighting how insurance changes can upend medically fragile families' lives in Anoka and across Minnesota.
   

2. Living on the Mississippi River inspired Donna Bahls to protect water (state.mn.us) — Anoka County Library's Northtown branch in Blaine will host the We Are Water MN exhibit Oct. 8–Nov. 30, highlighting local rivers like the Rum and Mississippi. You'll find stories, science, and history about Minnesota's water, plus examples of recent water-quality improvements and ongoing pollution challenges that affect everyday life along these waterways.
   

3. All 201 Minnesota legislative seats are on November's ballot... (albertleatribune.com) — Control of the Minnesota Legislature could hinge on several tight races, including a Senate district centered on Anoka, Andover and Coon Rapids where DFLers hope to unseat longtime Republican Sen. Jim Abeler. Another key contest covers part of Anoka County including Blaine and nearby suburbs, so local voters may see heavy campaigning as both parties battle over taxes, schools, and public services.
   

4. Man charged with killing 1 and hurting 4 at mental health facility — his third violent case in 5 weeks (kstp.com) — A Zimmerman man already facing attempted murder and assault charges is now accused of killing one person and injuring four at a Minneapolis mental health facility, with related cases spanning Sherburne, Hennepin, and Anoka counties. For Anoka-area residents, he's also charged with assaulting staff and security at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, with a first court appearance on those county charges set for Oct. 26.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    Looking for recommendations for a good barber/stylist to cut my son's super coarse difficult hair for his grad pics. TIA! (Nextdoor Ramsey Blvd)
  • On September 21, 2026, Anoka County deputies used Flock automated license plate reader technology to help safely locate a vehicle being driven by a missing 79 year old man with dementia and Alzheimer's.
    Deputies were called just after 6:30 a.m. when family discovered he had left his home in Andover overnight with their vehicle. Because of his medical… (Nextdoor )
  • Cretex Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Brake Press Operator - 1st Shift in Anoka. Apply here.
  • H2O Innovation posted a job opening for Welder in Anoka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anoka here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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