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Spotted on the Fridley calendar: Management

Good morning to you Fridley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Library Advisory Board Meeting at Anoka County, MN Calendar
- Management at Anoka County, MN Calendar
- Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting at Anoka County, MN Calendar
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley
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- Library Advisory Board Meeting →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 12461 Oak Park Blvd., Blaine
5:30 pm - 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 - DATE CHANGE Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority Board Meeting →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
10:00 am - Board of Commissioners Public Comment Period →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
10:00 am - EC: Preschool Meet & Greet
Early Childhood Family Center Northpoint, Centerview, Park Terrace & Woodcrest
4:00 pm - WC: Meet and Greet
Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion Minneapolis, MN 55432
4:00 pm - PT: Meet and Greet
Park Terrace Elementary
4:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Storytime
Saint Anthony Library SSaint Anthony Shopping Center, St. Anthony, MN 55418
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Saint Anthony Library SSaint Anthony Shopping Center, St. Anthony, MN 55418
11:00 am - Next Stop Comedy →
Heavy Rotation Brewing Co., 9801 Xenia Ave N Ste 105, Brooklyn Park
8:00 pm - Job Search and Career Help
Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
1:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a black cat?
Looks like no collar and it has some white on its neck and on each paw. (Nextdoor Oak Hills)
🗞 Nearby News
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- From heart patient to heart pioneer (bethel.edu)
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- Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, August 21–23, 2026 (town.news)
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- Documents show Fleet Farm ignored employee's warning about Twin Cities straw buyer (bringmethenews.com)
Coon Rapids
- Proposed Coon Rapids Manufacturing Facility Heads to Planning Commission (town.news)
- Amid anger at Trump, a moderate Republican in the suburbs tries to hold on (minnpost.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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