Minneapolis' 5 Cent Carryout Bag Fee + More Needle Littering

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

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First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 69, low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:

1. The five-cent carryout bag fee will be in effect in Minneapolis starting on Oct. 1. (Press Release Desk)
2. 'I feel like it's worse': Parts of south Minneapolis are still plagued by needle littering. (CBS Minnesota)
3. Shooting shatters windows, puts business on hold for Minneapolis nail salon. (KSTP)
4. Woman convicted of aiding and abetting the murder of a Minneapolis realtor. (KSTP)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• Ribbon Cutting: Ramp B Bike & Ride — MPLS Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.)
• Talking to Your Kids About Money — MPLS Chamber of Commerce. (Noon)
• Lawn Bowling: A Summer Social Networking Event. (4:30 p.m.)
• Ópera Afuera (Opera Outdoors). (7 p.m.)

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Minneapolis Patch Notebook

• Minneapolis Institute of Art: "On your next visit to Mia, be sure to stop by Gallery 261. This sculpture entitled 'Seated Native American Woman Wrapped in a Blanket' is a 1992 bronze cast by the legendary Chiricahua Apache artist Allan Houser." (Instagram)
• Minneapolis Farmers Market: "Thank You Bonnie Dehn for showing us and offering samples of your Warm Heart Chicken Soup with Herb Dumplings! Yummy and a great for our colder autumn days we have here in Minnesota!" (Instagram)
• Meet Minneapolis: "Minnehaha Falls is flowing! This 53-foot waterfall is a regional landmark for a reason. Hikers and families regularly visit for the scenic views and walking trails to the Mississippi river." (Facebook)

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