🌱 Patch AM: How will the Allina doctors’ strike affect Fridley hospital patients?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will the Allina doctors' strike affect Fridley hospital patients?
• See where Fridley football lands in the latest state rankings

Also on today's calendar: Steeling Dan and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
• Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Allina doctors at Mercy, Unity hospitals begin 4-day strike Monday (fox9.com) — Doctors at Allina's Unity and Mercy hospitals in Fridley and Coon Rapids have begun a four‑day strike after three years of unsuccessful contract talks, raising concerns for local patients who rely on those facilities. The physicians are seeking paid sick days and more influence over patient care, while Allina says contingency plans will keep services running and negotiations will continue.
   

• Minnesota High School Football Poll (seattlepi.com) — Fridley's high school football team is getting statewide attention, earning votes in the latest Minnesota Class 4A poll. While they're not yet in the top ten, the recognition signals that coaches and media see the Tigers as a program to watch as the season unfolds.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Texas Hold 'Em →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Steeling Dan →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Adaptive Adult Storytime →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine
  10:00 am
• Steak Fry Fundraiser →
  Fridley American Legion, 7365 Central Avenue Northeast, Fridley
  5:30 pm
• Sugar Buzz →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Residential Building Materials Collection Event →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar
  8:00 am
• Halfway There →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Vikings Game →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  12:00 pm
• Bingo →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• The Stories That Remain →
  Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley
  5:30 pm
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I went thrift shopping a couple of days ago (Blaine Salvation Army, Arden Hills Goodwill, Columbia Heights Savers) and I washed the clothes this afternoon.
  When I took the clothes out of the washer, I heard a clanging sound and found a necklace in the bottom of the washer. I'm no expert, but it could be… (Nextdoor Melody Manor)
• 10am-1pm-4pm.
  If you need a different time slot please let me know. (Nextdoor Sylvan Hills)

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia Heights

• CHPD investigating Madison St shooting (hometownsource.com)

Blaine

• Football Week 2: Irish, Panthers offenses break loose (hometownsource.com)

Coon Rapids

• Allina Doctors Begin Four-Day Strike at Mercy and Unity as Hospice Nurses Continue Separate Walkout (town.news)
• Healthcare Employers In Virginia Are Seeking Thousands Of RNs, Ads Show (kffhealthnews.org)
• Chemically Accelerated Vibratory Surface Finishing (CAVSF) with Oxalic Acid-Based Solutions (finishingandcoating.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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