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Greetings Minneapolis! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Minneapolis children's hospitals ranked in new U.S. News list
  • Why Hennepin County abruptly pulled the plug on a key grant fund
  • Family seeks two Good Samaritans after severe Gold Medal Park crash

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. See Which Of Minnesota's Children's Hospitals Ranked Best By U.S. News (patch.com) — Families in Minneapolis can see how M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital stacks up, as it's named one of Minnesota's top pediatric centers in new U.S. News rankings. The report also explains how Children's Minnesota's cardiology and kidney programs are credited through partnerships with Mayo and Masonic, helping local parents understand where top specialty care is recognized.
   

2. Hennepin County shuts down Metro Surge small business recovery fund because of fraud (kare11.com) — Hennepin County has shut down its $2 million Metro Surge Small Business Recovery Fund after discovering widespread fraudulent applications, many allegedly generated or copied using AI. Only 82 Minneapolis-area businesses were verified and paid, leaving most of the money unused and county leaders warning that weak deterrence is encouraging more fraud attempts.
   

3. Woman severely injured after being struck near Gold Medal Park; family searching for 2 men who helped her (kstp.com) — A 78-year-old Mill District resident was severely injured while crossing near Gold Medal Park and the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis, and faces months of recovery and possible loss of her foot. Her family is searching for the two men who comforted her after the crash and asking anyone with video to contact them or Minneapolis police as the investigation continues.
   

4. Minneapolis police skip council meeting on $21 million overspending (kstp.com) — Minneapolis residents are watching a tense budget showdown as police leaders skipped a City Council committee meeting on $21 million in 2025 overspending, leaving council members without a promised public explanation. City officials say written memos now suffice, but several council members insist they still lack clear answers on overtime, unbudgeted equipment, and settlement costs as they prepare this year's budget and search for a new police chief.
   

5. Minneapolis Public Schools puts 14 schools on the chopping block in transformation plans (kstp.com) — Minneapolis families face a sweeping Minneapolis Public Schools proposal that would close or merge at least 14 schools, potentially leaving up to 16 buildings without programs and reshuffling students across the city. Parents and some board members are pushing back, arguing the district should invest in neighborhood schools instead, while officials say consolidation is needed to address low enrollment and funding gaps.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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