🌱 Patch AM: How new federal funds will change Fridley police equipment this year.

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 new federal funds will change Fridley police equipment this year.

Also on today's calendar: Electronic Horse Racing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cooler with variable clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 48.
• Wednesday: Shifting clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coon Rapids and Fridley Police Secure Federal Funding for Less-Lethal Weapons and Tracking Equipment (town.news) — Fridley will receive just over $13,000 in new federal Byrne JAG funding, with the city serving as fiscal agent for a joint grant with Coon Rapids. Local police plan to use the money to replenish less-lethal munitions, expanding options between verbal commands and deadly force. Officials emphasize the equipment's role in high-risk incidents and potential civil unrest.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• The Stories That Remain →
  Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Management →
  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
• 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
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
Saturday September 26
• Rebel Queens →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• NO BINGO →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
• Vikings Game →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  3:05 pm

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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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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