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Ballot Question Sparks Lawsuit + Urban Farm In South Minneapolis

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Looking ahead, Labor Day weekend will feature cool weather and lots of sun in Minneapolis.
Looking ahead, Labor Day weekend will feature cool weather and lots of sun in Minneapolis. (Patch Media)

Happy Wednesday, Minneapolis! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 79, low: 61.

Looking ahead, Labor Day weekend will feature cool weather and lots of sun in Minneapolis.


Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:

  1. A lawsuit seeks to toss Minneapolis public safety ballot question. (MinnPost)
  2. One woman was hospitalized after crews knock down a fire in a South Minneapolis apartment building. (CBS Minnesota)
  3. Minnesota Twins raise $3 million to increase accessibility to disability care. (TechCrunch)
  4. Neighborhood group pledges $12.3 million to build an urban farm in south Minneapolis. (KSTP)
  5. Minneapolis Charter Commission approves redistricting advisory group. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Minneapolis

  • "Ask the Pharmacist" - The Aliveness Project. (Noon)
  • In-Person Holy Communion Service - Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. (Noon)
  • Welcome Back Event - Washburn Senior High. (4:30 p.m.)
  • Movie Night - Roosevelt Senior High. (7 p.m.)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Minneapolis Downtown Council: "Enjoy the last bits of summer weather at Peavey Plaza during Vinyasa yoga on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m." (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Public Schools: "First day of school is right around the corner. Check out what MPS students have to say to our teachers and staff about the new school year!" (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Downtown Council: "Summer is coming to an end, but live music, special performances, markets, and happy hours are still continuing through the fall! See you downtown." (Facebook)

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William Bornhoft

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