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Good morning Fridley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Fridley schools are taking federal immigration officials to court
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota school districts, including Duluth, seek court order on immigration enforcement (wdio.com) — Fridley Public Schools has joined Duluth schools and Education Minnesota in a federal lawsuit challenging a Department of Homeland Security policy that expanded immigration enforcement at schools. District leaders say the change has hurt enrollment, funding, and school safety, and they're now asking a judge for a quick ruling to restore prior protections as the new school year begins. 
📸 Around Fridley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley
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- Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka
12:00 pm - Adaptive Adult Storytime →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine
10:00 am - 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
Thursday August 20
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Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SAVHS Picture Day
St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools SAVHS Auditorium
8:00 am - Let's Read Summer Drop-in
Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
3:00 pm - East African Dance Residency
Northeast Community Library 2200 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418
4:30 pm - Board of Education Work Session
Columbia Heights Public School Dist CHPS Community Room
5:30 pm - Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) →
Arden Hills, MN Calendar, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The taste of the food never changed.
The quality of their food never changed. Would love if they would put out a small cook book. With their best selling dishes. Chow Mein, LoMein, etc. (Nextdoor Bonny) - Is anybody need help.
Moving or other jobs to do you can text or call me 7632674374 (Nextdoor North Park)
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Lake Park
- James Ray 'Jim' Trowbridge (winonaradio.com)
- Repairs to Damaged County Road 10 Bridge Begin Monday in Spring Lake Park (town.news)
- 12 Northern Minnesota Buffets That Locals Say Still Do Things Like It's The 1980s (myfamilytravels.com)
Columbia Heights
- Two men charged in $1.5M Minnesota Medicaid theft (kimt.com)
Blaine
- Blaine Opens Junior Citizens Academy to High School Students During MEA Break (town.news)
- Video: Blaine Republican Running Candidate Has Car Vandalized With Middle Finger Photos (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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