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Hi there, Hopkins! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Hopkins utility pole collapse now faces calls for a probe
  • What really happened during that intense Mass at Hopkins' St. Gabriel's?

Also on today's calendar: Election Know Your Rights Training and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Monday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attorney urges state probe after leaning utility pole collapses, killing Hopkins father (cbsnews.com) — A Hopkins father was killed August 23 when a leaning utility pole suddenly collapsed onto his car in a local parking lot, and a Minnesota attorney is now urging a state investigation into Xcel Energy's infrastructure and oversight. Regulators and the utility are still probing why the pole failed despite recent inspection records showing it met strength standards.
   

• Following Reports of Possible Eucharistic Miracle Minnesota Archdiocese Issues Statement of Spiritual Experience by Fr. Bowman (catholicnewsworld.com) — Parishioners at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Hopkins recently shared video of what some thought was a Eucharistic miracle, prompting their pastor to clarify it was a deeply personal spiritual experience, not a formal miracle. Father Brent Bowman describes feeling God's presence so strongly the chalice seemed immovably heavy, and hopes the moment inspires deeper reflection on the Eucharist.
   

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  • Wayzata West Middle School was evacuated following a morning bathroom fire, with no injuries reported and all afternoon and evening activities canceled.
    1:58PM on Sep 17: Wayzata school evacuated following bathroom fire. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Minnetonka

  • Minnetonka Theatre will bring 'Finding Neverland' to stage in November (hometownsource.com)
  • Nu-Tek Brings Topic of Raw-Material Risk to BPI (genengnews.com)
  • Minneapolis Wealth Management Firm Explains Why Investment Risk Changes in Retirement (newsnetmedia.com)

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Minneapolis

  • Wisconsin Woman Charged With Fleeing MN State Trooper, Refusing Blood Test (patch.com)
  • Here's How Much Snow MN Can Expect This Winter, Old Farmer's Almanac Predictions Say (patch.com)
  • NWS Warns Of 'Excessive Rainfall' Threat Friday As Washout Snarls Twin Cities Commutes (patch.com)

Ok Hopkins! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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