Fresh Start In 2 Minneapolis Council Races + New Tennis Courts

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, William Bornhoft, your host of the Minneapolis Daily.

Minneapolis City Council members Lisa Bender and Alondra Cano will not run again, which means no matter what, there will be at least two new faces on the council this next year.

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First, today's weather: Possible light rain overnight. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:

1. Open races, new faces promise a fresh start for two Minneapolis City Council seats. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
2. The Morgan Avenue tennis courts are reconstructed and open for play. (Press Release Desk)
3. Man shot, killed In North Minneapolis as citywide homicides reach 72. (CBS Minnesota)
4. Minneapolis pairs with media outlets to spread COVID-19 vaccine info. (CBS Minnesota)
5. Charges dropped against man accused of murdering Minneapolis toddler since key witnesses unavailable. (CBS Minnesota)
6. A plea deal means no prison time for a Minneapolis photographer accused of raping, terrorizing three women. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• Twin Day — Henry Senior High. (All Day)
• Homecoming Coronation — North Academy Senior High. (10:15 a.m.)

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Minneapolis Patch Notebook

• Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Join us for the Owamni Falling Water Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9, 1-5 p.m.! This year the festival returns to Father Hennepin Bluff Park, plus more activities have been added." (Facebook)
• Open Streets Minneapolis: "Wondering how you can help out at Open Streets Minneapolis: Lyndale? Volunteer with us! We're especially in need of volunteers for the Set Up Crew, Streets Ambassadors, and Break Down Crew!" (Facebook)
• Minneapolis Convention Center: "We're excited to host the first Twin Cities Con! Comic con fans are going to love the celebrity guest line-up." (Facebook)

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— William Bornhoft

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