🌱 Patch AM: How competitive is Fridley in Ilhan Omar’s tight reelection fight?

Hi Fridley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How competitive is Fridley in Ilhan Omar's tight reelection fight?

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ilhan Omar Could Lose Reelection Amid Controversies and Immigration Scandal — She Could be Gone from Politics (resistthemainstream.com) — Fridley voters are highlighted as part of a key suburban bloc where Rep. Ilhan Omar's usual Democratic advantage is smaller than in Minneapolis, making the area more competitive for Republicans. A retired state trooper, John Nagel, is challenging Omar by focusing on fraud scandals, public safety, and government accountability, though Omar still holds a strong fundraising edge and a historically safe district.
   

📸 Around Fridley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• Brunch for Stability →
  Forgotten Star Brewing Company, 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• 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 October 14
• Texas Hold 'Em →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Joyann Parker at Crooners Supper Club →
  Crooners Supper Club, Fridley
  6:30 pm
• The Super Tramps →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
  7:30 pm
• Mark Mraz at Route 47 Pub & Grub →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Avenue Northeast, Fridley
  7:30 pm
• Mark Mraz at Route 47 →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Avenue Northeast, Fridley
  7:30 pm
• w/Super Tramps @ Route 47 →
  Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Avenue Northeast, Fridley
  7:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Steak Fry Fundraiser →
  Fridley American Legion, 7365 Central Avenue Northeast, Fridley
  5:30 pm
• The Double Down Daredevils at Crooners →
  Crooners, Fridley
  7:00 pm
• The Double Down Daredevils at Crooners - Fridley →
  Crooners - Fridley, Fridley
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Appreciate your ears today!
  Step outside and Listen for the quiet reminders that nature is everywhere! The sound of fall winds blowing through the trees and birds and barking… (Nextdoor Hyde Park)
• Does anyone know a reliable person or service to cut and mulch my lawn and leaves?
  I'll probably need it done 2 or 3 times this month. I'm located on Mississippi St. in Fridley. (Nextdoor Moore Lake)

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia Heights

• Lookout - 3923 Lookout Pl NE Columbia Heights MN (2 units available) (zillow.com)

Blaine

• Rosemount family seeks answers after 23-year-old's death (hometownsource.com)
• LETTER: Constitutional amendment could increase school aid (hometownsource.com)
• Minnesota's second Gashapon shop opens at Asia Village (bringmethenews.com)

Coon Rapids

• Coon Rapids Fire Department Opens New Fire Station to Community During Fire Prevention Week (town.news)

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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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