🌱 Patch AM: What investigators are probing after a deadly Fridley bus rear-end crash

Hi Fridley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What investigators are probing after a deadly Fridley bus rear-end crash
• What a planned Mercy Hospital doctors' strike could mean in Fridley
• How a federal immigration crackdown emptied classrooms in Fridley schools

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Pray and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
• Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Dies After Car Rear-Ends Metro Transit Bus at Fridley Railroad Crossing (town.news) — A driver died after rear-ending a stopped Metro Transit Route 827 bus at the railroad crossing near East River Road NE and 43rd Avenue NE in Fridley Thursday morning. The bus driver had minor injuries and no passengers reported harm, while Metro Transit Police and the Minnesota State Patrol continue investigating what caused the fatal collision.
   

• Group of over 150 Allina Health doctors in Twin Cities files notice for strike (cbsnews.com) — Doctors at Mercy Hospital's Unity Campus in Fridley are among more than 150 Allina Health physicians planning a four-day strike from Sept. 14–17 after three years of stalled contract talks. Their union says they're pushing for better working conditions, more sick leave and time off, and a stronger voice in patient care that could affect how Fridley patients experience the hospital.
   

• 'Kids literally disappeared': Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students following Operation Metro Surge (eplocalnews.org) — Fridley Public Schools saw about 55 students disappear midyear and a tripling of long-term absentee "15-day drops" after federal Operation Metro Surge, even as more than 460 students shifted to online learning. Local staff delivered groceries, helped with rent and utilities, and created virtual options, but some immigrant families left Fridley or Minnesota entirely, leaving classrooms with empty seats and unanswered questions.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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Monday September 7
• Labor Day, Offices Closed →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar Anoka, MN 55303
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Public Safety →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  8:15 am
• Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  9:30 am
• Board of Commissioners Public Comment Period →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  10:00 am
• Government Operations →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  1:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Columbia Heights Public School Dist CHPS Community Room
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Anoka County Children & Family Council Meeting →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  2:00 pm
• HL PTO Meet & Greet Event
  Highland Elementary School, 1500 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Sensory Friendly Storytime →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine
  10:15 am
Saturday September 12
• Paint and Pray →
  Ramsey County Library - Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Connect and Play
  Northeast Community Library 2200 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418
  9:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday →
  New Brighton, MN Calendar New Brighton, MN 55112
• Labor Day - City Hall Closed →
  Arden Hills, MN Calendar Arden Hills, MN 55112

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yesterday afternoon I stopped by at Charito Bakery & Pastry.
  It is located in Fridley, near Osborne Road and University Ave. Loved the fresh croissants and bread. Give it a try! (Nextdoor Parkview)
• If anyone is looking for reliable mechanic I am right here.
  Just saying. This picture was taken a year ago. (Nextdoor Oak Hills)

🗞 Nearby News

Spring Lake Park

• Spring Lake Park fishing sends 10 anglers to state (hometownsource.com)
• Southbound Highway 65 Faces Overnight Closure as Blaine Road Project Prepares for Major Traffic Shift (town.news)

Columbia Heights

• TikTok video depicting Cat in the Hat prompts threat report in Frazee (dl-online.com)
• Eden Prairie police address automated license plate reader privacy concerns (eplocalnews.org)
• Minnesotans turned to faith communities to help during the ICE surge. Some stayed for Sunday worship (texarkanagazette.com)

Blaine

• Blaine approves CUP for Karl Dungs Inc (hometownsource.com)

Ok Fridley! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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