🌱 Patch AM: How an ICE surge left Fridley classrooms suddenly missing dozens of kids

Coffee in hand, Fridley? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How an ICE surge left Fridley classrooms suddenly missing dozens of kids
• What a potential Unity/Mercy doctors' strike could mean for Fridley care

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

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Kids literally disappeared': Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students following Operation Metro Surge (eplocalnews.org) — Fridley families are among those hardest hit as an ICE enforcement surge led to at least 55 students disappearing midyear from the 2,600-student district and tripling the number of children dropped for long absences. Local educators describe empty classrooms, families fleeing because they feel unsafe, and intensive outreach efforts like grocery deliveries and online options to keep remaining Fridley students connected to school.
   

• Allina physicians file 10-day strike notice (kare11.com) — Doctors at Allina Health's Unity/Mercy Hospital in Fridley have filed a 10‑day strike notice and could walk out September 14–17 if contract talks fail. Physicians say they're pushing for sick leave, more time off, and a stronger voice in patient care, while Allina insists it wants an agreement that maintains safe, affordable services for northwest metro communities.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Paint and Pray →
  Ramsey County Library - Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Labor Day Holiday - City Offices CLOSED →
  New Brighton, MN Calendar New Brighton, MN 55112

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 📍📍URGENT📍
  A foster Great Dane jumped his fosters fence in Columbia Heights. Has anyone seen or found a Great Dane in the last day or so? (Nextdoor River's Edge)
• Isaac David Henning did some plumbing work.
  If you need someone with good skills, he's your friend! You can reach him at (612) 271-5534 (Nextdoor Parkview)

🗞 Nearby News

Spring Lake Park

• Three Injured After Two Men Exchange Gunfire in Columbia Heights Parking Lot (limitless-news.com)

Columbia Heights

• Eden Prairie police address automated license plate reader privacy concerns (eplocalnews.org)
• Inaugural Jessi Pierce Community Cup will honor the late Minnesota hockey personality (bringmethenews.com)
• 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)
• Property Manager 'Critical But Stable' In Minneapolis Attack, Family Says (patch.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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