🌱 Patch AM: Why a former governor warned Golden Valley leaders about Minnesota’s finances.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a former governor warned Golden Valley leaders about Minnesota's finances.

Also on today's calendar: Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
• Monday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newsmakers: Ex-Gov. Carlson Says MN Headed Toward 'Serious Financial Crisis' (ccxmedia.org) — Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson recently spoke to the Golden Valley Rotary Club, warning that the state could face a serious financial crunch within a few years without better long-term budgeting. He urged local leaders and residents to push for bipartisan cooperation, reduced big-money influence in politics, and more young people running for office to help shape Minnesota's future.
   

📸 Around Golden Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Family Storytime
  Rockford Road Library, 6401 42nd Avenue North, Crystal
  10:30 am
• Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting →
  Brookview Valley Room, 316 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Coffee With A Cop – National Coffee Day →
  Starbucks – Golden Valley, Golden Valley
  9:30 am
• Notice of Potential Quorum- Human Rights Commission →
  Brookview Golden Valley, 316 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Dementia Caregiver Connect →
  JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley
  10:00 am
• Orange Shirt Day Remembrance Walk
  West Medicine Lake Park, 1920 W Medicine Lake Dr, Plymouth
  5:00 pm
• Native Women Run - Every Child Matters Run and Walk →
  Theo Wirth Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley
  5:30 pm
• Connection in Recovery - A facilitated drop-in support group rooted in Jewish values of healing, dignity and hope, open to all →
  JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
• Connection in Recovery →
  JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
• Patriot Pride - Homecoming Volleyball Game
  Camden High School, 4320 N Newton Ave, Minneapolis
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Community Organization Roundtables: Disability Inclusion →
  Golden Valley, MN Calendar, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Manager - Executive Compensation Consulting - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - Chicago, Illinois, United States (wtwco.com)
• Blue Line stalemate: Hennepin County, Met Council leadership at odds over funding (fox9.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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