Good morning Maple Grove! 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:
How will a $500M hospital expansion reshape Maple Grove care?
Details on the fatal rollover crash at I-694 and I-94.
Also on today's calendar: 50 Years a Pirate! Park Center 1976 Reunion and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.
Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
Thursday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: $600M investment coming to Minnesota hospitals (fox9.com) — Maple Grove residents could see major changes in local healthcare as Sanford Health plans a $500 million expansion of Maple Grove Hospital following its merger with North Memorial Health. Representatives briefed the Maple Grove City Council on the deal, which includes another $100 million for Robbinsdale Hospital and promises to keep core services and union contracts in place while easing pressure on crowded emergency and surgical departments.
• Man Killed in Rollover Crash on I-94 in Maple Grove (limitless-news.com) — A 49-year-old St. Michael man died Friday evening when his pickup rolled into a ditch while entering westbound I-94 from I-694 in Maple Grove. State Patrol reports he wasn't wearing a seat belt, the road was dry, and alcohol involvement is still pending. Maple Grove Police and North Memorial Ambulance assisted at the scene.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Do you know 10 good people who want a puppy or kitten? If not, please spay or neuter your pets. In addition to preventing unwanted litters, there are many health benefits of fixing your pet. Resources in… (Nextdoor Jonquil Park)
Missing cat his name is Raven and he's a black cat with a small patch of white hair on his chest. He has never been gone this long. We are so sad without him. Please message me if you have any information on our fur baby. (Nextdoor Wedgewood Park)
Beztak posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Maple Grove. Apply here.
Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Weekend Product Demonstrator in Costco in Osseo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maple Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Osseo
Soccer Preview: Robbinsdale Armstrong Arrives After a Run of Nail-Biters (maxpreps.com)
Brooklyn Park
Years after seizure, Brooklyn Park man summits Mount Kilimanjaro with his daughter (hometownsource.com)
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center police reports Sept. 10-16 (hometownsource.com)
Progressive prosecutor Cedrick Frazier is winning the Hennepin race by promising to charge ICE agents who killed two U.S. citizens (dmnews.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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!