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Good day Maple Grove! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How fast are Maple Grove's Medicaid costs really rising?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Temporary codes grow 150% as Maple Grove Medicaid payments reach $10 in 2024 (northhennepinnews.com subscription) — Maple Grove providers saw Medicaid payments for "Temporary Codes" jump 150% from 2023 to 2024, though the total remains very small compared with other medical categories. The article breaks down how these taxpayer-funded dollars are spent locally, which ZIP codes account for the payments, and how Maple Grove's trends compare with statewide Medicaid spending and recent federal policy changes.
   

📸 Around Maple Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maple Grove

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    Tuesday September 1
  • Teacher Assignments Posted in ParentVUE
    Cedar Island Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • Community of Crafters: Stuffed Owl Paperweight
    Maple Grove Library 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    2:30 pm
  • Elm Creek Open House
    Elm Creek Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:30 pm
  • RL Welcome Open House
    Rice Lake Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:30 pm
  • Back To School Open House
    Cedar Island Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday September 3
  • Job Search Assistance
    Maple Grove Library 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    11:00 am
  • Saturday September 5
  • English Conversation Circle
    Maple Grove Library 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    10:00 am
  • Tuesday September 8
  • City Council meeting →
    Maple Grove, MN Calendar, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N, Maple Grove
    7:30 pm

📣 Maple Grove Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Teacher Assignments Posted in ParentVUE
    Cedar Island Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • Community of Crafters: Stuffed Owl Paperweight
    Maple Grove Library 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    2:30 pm
  • Elm Creek Open House
    Elm Creek Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:30 pm
  • RL Welcome Open House
    Rice Lake Elementary Osseo, MN 55369
    4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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🗞 Nearby News

Osseo

  • Medicaid spending for Medical And Surgical Supplies in Osseo climbs 33.2% in 2024 (northhennepinnews.com)

Brooklyn Park

  • The 10 Most Dangerous Cities Right Now In Minnesota (krocnews.com)

Champlin

  • Sophie Cunningham's four-word message to Simone Biles amid trans debate (themirror.com)
  • Police Seek Suspect After Woman Assaulted at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove (limitless-news.com)

Ok Maple Grove! 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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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