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🌱 Bloomington hotel guest accused of secretly recording women with cellphone
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Morning Bloomington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Bloomington hotel guest accused of secretly recording women with cellphone
- Why police flooded a Bloomington neighborhood but found no shooting victims
- Why some Bloomington vets are balking at a $350 memorial fee
Also on today's calendar: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man Charged After Alleged Privacy Violation at Bloomington Hotel (limitless-news.com) — A 31-year-old man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after Bloomington police say he secretly recorded women at a hotel on Normandale Boulevard early Sunday. Security staff reported suspicious cellphone behavior, police seized his phone under a warrant, and investigators are now reviewing potential evidence while the defendant remains presumed innocent. 
2. Police Investigate Report of Possible Shooting Following Alleged Drug Deal in Bloomington (limitless-news.com) — Bloomington police and fire crews rushed to the 1400 block of 82nd Street East Monday after reports of gunfire possibly tied to an alleged drug deal, but found no shooting victims. Neighbors described hearing shots and seeing suspected drug activity, while officers say the investigation is ongoing and have not confirmed whether any shots were actually fired or arrests made.
3. Some vets upset over cost to get name on future Veterans Memorial in Bloomington (kstp.com) — Bloomington veterans are debating a $350 fee to have their names inscribed on a new Veterans Memorial planned for Harrison Park, with some calling the cost unfair. The nonprofit Bloomington Remembers Veterans says the fee helps fund construction and waives costs for those missing, killed, or held as prisoners of war, while the local American Legion is stepping in to help vets who can't afford it.
4. Fake website calls out reality of 'ghost student' problem at Minnesota colleges (kstp.com) — Normandale Community College in Bloomington is battling a surge of fraudulent "ghost student" applications, with roughly a third of recent applications flagged as suspicious. After one Chicago man discovered his identity was used to secure federal aid, he built a parody website to highlight security gaps, while Normandale and Minnesota State roll out new technology and funding to tighten identity checks.
📸 Around Bloomington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomington
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- VEAP Office at City of Richfield
Veap 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
9:00 am - VEAP Office at Edina's Fire Station #2
Veap Edina Fire Station #2, 4401 W 76th St, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
8:00 am - Picture Day
Olson Elementary Minneapolis, MN 55437
8:30 am - Health Commons at Pond Tabling at VEAP
Veap VEAP, 9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
9:00 am - Back to School Playground Event
Normandale Hills Elementary Minneapolis, MN 55437
4:00 pm - Picture Day
Olson Elementary Minneapolis, MN 55437
8:30 am - Mobile Food Pantry at Dar Al-Farooq
Veap Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center, 8201 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55420, United States
12:00 pm - Bird Watching Trek
Minnesota River Valley Audubon Bloomington Ferry Unit – Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
8:00 am - Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
Art Play Learn Online
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Friday September 18
📣 Bloomington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back-to-School Breakfast for Staff
Concord Elementary School 5900 Concord Ave South, Edina, MN 55424
8:00 am - Youth Entertainment Series: Kidpower Music and Live Animal Show →
Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Burnhaven Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
Burnhaven Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
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