🌱 Patch AM: What Anoka County’s rail decision means for Fridley commuters’ future options

Hey there, Fridley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Anoka County's rail decision means for Fridley commuters' future options
• How Fridley officers helped end a dangerous DWI chase in Blaine

Also on today's calendar: Skitzo Fonik at Route 47 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
• Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Anoka County Retires Northstar Construction Debt but Keeps $5 Million Rail Reserve for Future Transit Projects (town.news) — Fridley riders should know Anoka County has retired its Northstar construction debt yet kept a $5 million rail reserve while continuing replacement bus Route 852 between Fridley and Minneapolis. Commissioners debated whether those reserves could support maintaining Fridley's former Northstar pedestrian underpass, but current funding rules limit spending to specific rail-related infrastructure projects.
   

• Blaine officer thrown from Corvette during DWI stop, driver faces felony charges (fox9.com) — Fridley officers were among several agencies that helped arrest a suspected impaired driver in Blaine after a Corvette sped off during a DWI stop, injuring a Blaine officer. The officer was thrown from the moving car but has been released from the hospital, while the driver faces multiple felony charges tied to the crash and alleged assault.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Mad Mike's Open Mic →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Sensory Friendly Storytime →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine
  10:15 am
• 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
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar
  9:00 am
• 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
Monday September 28
• Library Advisory Board Meeting →
  Anoka County, MN Calendar, 711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine
  5:30 pm
• Bingo →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  6:15 pm
Tuesday September 29
• 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

• We spotted two coyotes near Benjamin and Ferndale this afternoon.
  Please keep an eye on your small pets and keep them in sight. (Nextdoor Gardena)

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia Heights

• Emotional outburst from courtroom spectator briefly delays Jordan Collins Sr. murder trial (cbsnews.com)

Blaine

• Blaine officer injured when thrown from Corvette during DWI traffic stop, police say (cbsnews.com)
• Another school lockdown, three shot with two dead in Willmar, an update on flooding, a big change coming to a major Twin Cities highway (audacy.com)
• Tomahawks Set to Take on Wilderness, Warriors, and River Hawks at 23rd Annual NAHL Showcase in Blaine, MN (oursportscentral.com)

Minneapolis

• KARE 11 Pulls Popular Segment Off Broadcast TV Airwaves, Will Be Digital (patch.com)
• MN Fuel Price Climbs To Highest Level Ever Recorded: AAA (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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