🌱 Which local musician once worked a Columbia Heights drugstore register?
Columbia Heights, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Columbia Heights! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local musician once worked a Columbia Heights drugstore register?
Also on today's calendar: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online).
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Twin Citian: The Cactus Blossoms (mspmag.com) — One of the musicians recalls an early job running a cash register at a Columbia Heights drugstore, tying their Twin Cities story to your neighborhood. In this light Q&A, the duo behind The Cactus Blossoms share first jobs, favorite State Fair traditions, local hangouts, and what they think the Twin Cities still needs. 
📸 Around Columbia Heights
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Upcoming Events in
Columbia Heights
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CHHS Open House
Columbia Heights High School
4:00 pm -
CHHS EL Family Night
Columbia Heights High School
6:00 pm -
Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
Art Play Learn Online
12:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday September 18
📣 Columbia Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Management →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
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Board of Commissioners Public Comment Period →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
10:00 am -
DATE CHANGE Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority Board Meeting →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
10:00 am -
Story Stroll at Jackson Square Park
Northeast Community Library 2200 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418
12:00 pm -
Crafting Teens
Saint Anthony Park Branch Library 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108
4:00 pm -
City Council Work Session →
St Anthony Village, MN Calendar, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St. Anthony
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting →
St Anthony Village, MN Calendar, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St. Anthony
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Economic Development Commission (EDC) →
Arden Hills, MN Calendar Arden Hills, MN 55112
7:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗞 Nearby News
Fridley
- Two Anoka County Libraries to Close September 13 for Renovations (town.news)
- Minnesota cities and counties split over Flock cameras as privacy backlash grows (thecooldown.com)
Minneapolis
- Kevin O'Connell Opens Up on What 1 Depth Receiver Needs to Do on 53-Man Roster (vikingsterritory.com)
- Catholic schools' new year sees safety, security and budget impacts after school shooting (osvnews.com)
St. Paul
- Ontario Premier's Electricity Threat Could Hit Minnesota Again (patch.com)
Ok Columbia Heights! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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