🌱 Patch AM: How a new wastewater project could reshape Fridley’s riverfront infrastructure

What's up Fridley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new wastewater project could reshape Fridley's riverfront infrastructure

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Pray and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
• Sunday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northwest Metro Wastewater Expansion Would Raise Capacity From 43 Million to 67 Million Gallons a Day (town.news) — A major regional wastewater lift station is proposed to move from Brooklyn Park to a new, larger facility in Fridley, boosting capacity from 43 to 67 million gallons per day. State regulators have extended the public comment period through October 12, giving Fridley and northwest metro residents more time to weigh in on environmental impacts, infrastructure needs, and long-term growth planning.
   

📸 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

Friday September 11
• Stewartville at Totino-Grace →
  Totino-Grace, 1350 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm
• Ann Hampton Callaway - Here's to Life →
  Crooners Supper Club, 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley
  7:30 pm
• Tyte Phitt →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• BLS CPR Training Fridley →
  Fridley
  9:00 am
• Lipstick n Dynamite →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• NO BINGO →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
• Vikings Game →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  3:25 pm
Monday September 14
• Bingo →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  6:15 pm
• The Songwriters! →
  Fridley MN
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Electronic Horse Racing →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  5:30 pm
• Texas Hold 'Em →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Steeling Dan →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I do costume jobs for birthday partys
  I have micky mouse Minnie mouse elmo chase and soon bluey power rangers and mal (Nextdoor Bonny)

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia Heights

• Canoe Dig It? (silentsportsmagazine.com)
• Murder trial begins for man accused of dumping decapitated son in Elk River landfill (kstp.com)

Blaine

• Blaine Proposal Would Convert 82 Acres Planned for Business Development Into 106-Home Neighborhood (town.news)
• Insider: Flock Camera Data Links Minnesota Man to Burnett County Vehicle Fire; Felony Charges Filed (drydenwire.com)
• Fast starts fuel Forest Lake soccer teams (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

• Some In Minneapolis City Council Wants Humans Behind The Wheel Of Robotaxis (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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