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🌱 Patch AM: Minnesota Monsters Announce Move To Twin Cities Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

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In today's newsletter:

  • Arena football Monsters eye bigger future with Twin Cities relocation
  • What could this superintendent contract mean for future Minneapolis school changes?
  • What Minneapolis parents should know as the new school year starts.

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Pray and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Minnesota Monsters Announce Move To Twin Cities Amid Ongoing Lawsuit (patch.com) — Minnesota's arena football team, the Minnesota Monsters, is leaving Duluth and relocating to the Twin Cities for the 2027 season, eyeing a larger market, more sponsors, and a bigger fan base. While a specific metro venue hasn't been named, the move positions the team closer to Minneapolis as it continues to battle a lawsuit over its transition from the former Duluth Harbor Monsters franchise.
   

2. Minneapolis school board weighs new contract for superintendent (fox9.com) — Minneapolis Public Schools leaders are set to vote Tuesday on a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams, which would run through 2030 and slightly raise her pay and benefits. At the same meeting, she'll outline a 2027 property tax levy and preview options for a major school transformation plan that could include closures or mergers affecting families across the city.
   

3. Thousands of Minnesota Students Return to Class Tuesday as 2026-27 School Year Begins (town.news) — Minneapolis families need to be ready as grades 1–12 return to Minneapolis Public Schools on Tuesday, with Pre-K and kindergarten starting Thursday under this year's post-Labor Day schedule. The article explains how a temporary state law changed start dates statewide, compares Minneapolis' calendar with nearby districts, and reminds parents to update contact, transportation and meal information.
   

4. Police calls to Shoreline Plaza in Minneapolis rose despite safety upgrades (kstp.com) — Minneapolis residents near Shoreline Plaza will want to know that 911 calls to the downtown apartment building have risen sharply in recent years, even after security upgrades and a recent mass shooting. Tenants describe little visible improvement, while police data show more calls and repeated violent incidents as officials and the building's owner face renewed pressure to address safety.
   

5. Two injured after gunfire near U campus raises safety concerns as school begins (miamiherald.com) — Minneapolis residents, especially those near the University of Minnesota, should know two men were injured by gunfire in Dinkytown early Sunday, just days before classes begin. Police recovered several handguns and made one arrest, while university officials highlight added patrols, lighting and escort services as they respond to renewed concerns about off-campus safety.
   

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