🌱 Patch AM: How new federal grants will change Fridley police equipment and safety tools

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In today's newsletter:

• How new federal grants will change Fridley police equipment and safety tools

Also on today's calendar: Halfway There and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
• Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coon Rapids, Fridley get federal grants for police departments (hometownsource.com) — Fridley's police department is receiving about $13,100 in federal grant money, approved by the City Council, to restock less-lethal munitions and strengthen officer safety options. Partnering with Coon Rapids and Anoka County, Fridley will also serve as fiscal agent for nearly $27,700 in shared Justice Department funding aimed at filling equipment gaps and improving public safety operations.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• The 1920's Songbook with Maud Hixson →
  Crooners Supper Club, 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• 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
• Management →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
  8:15 am
• Electronic Horse Racing →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  5:30 pm
• The Stories That Remain →
  Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley
  5:30 pm
• Texas Hold 'Em →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Texas Hold 'Em →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Mad Mike's Open Mic →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Skitzo Fonik at Route 47 →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm
• Skitzo Fonik →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Anoka County Housing Authority Proposes $3.34 Million Development Levy for 2027 (town.news)

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• State set to give opening statement on Friday in murder trial for father of Jordan 'Manny' Collins Jr. (kfgo.com)
• Anoka County Seeks $672,967 Agreement for Child and Teen Health Checkups (town.news)

Blaine

• Arrow Finishing's New Name Reflects a Growing Portfolio of Metal Finishing Expertise (finishingandcoating.com)
• Solar array begins operating at closed landfill in Ramsey (hometownsource.com)
• Way of the Shepherd new head of school shares story of conversion to Catholic faith (thecatholicspirit.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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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