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Coffee in hand, Minneapolis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Minneapolis streets soon be filled with driverless Waymo taxis?
  • How a collapsing roof turned this Minneapolis fire into a Mayday
  • What Frostbike's big Minneapolis comeback means for local bike lovers

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Will Waymo Lead a Robotaxi Revolution? (mspmag.com) — Waymo is testing its self-driving taxis around Minneapolis and Bde Maka Ska, preparing for a future launch that could give residents a new transportation option in tough winter conditions. The piece explains how the technology works, where state law stands, and how Minneapolis leaders—including Mayor Jacob Frey and the City Council—are wrestling over safety rules, jobs, and who should regulate robotaxis.
   

2. 2 firefighters hospitalized with minor burns after commercial building fire in Minneapolis (kare11.com) — A major commercial-building fire in Minneapolis sent two firefighters to the hospital with minor burns and heat exhaustion after they issued Mayday calls and escaped a collapsing roof. Crews are still using aerial water towers and hoses from outside because the structure is unsafe to enter, but officials expect to keep the blaze contained to the affected buildings without evacuating nearby homes.
   

3. QPB's flagship winter industry event returns (silentsportsmagazine.com) — Minneapolis will host the return of Quality Bicycle Products' Frostbike industry gathering February 25–27, 2027, bringing hundreds of bike retailers, brands, and leaders to the city. Local cycling and retail folks can expect product expos, education sessions, and networking built around the "Take the Lane" theme, focused on safety, leadership, and navigating a changing bike market.
   

4. Passenger With 28 Grams of Meth Charged in Bloomington (mncrime.com) — A Bloomington traffic stop led to felony charges for a passenger accused of carrying 28 grams of meth packaged for sale, with a court appearance set for October 20. For Minneapolis residents, the case highlights how Hennepin County prosecutors handle serious drug offenses across Minneapolis and 44 other cities, with felony proceedings centered at the downtown Minneapolis Government Center.
   

5. DOJ lawyer convicted of hacking election sites monitored voting in Maricopa County, Arizona (nationalcybersecurity.com) — Federal records show a Florida lawyer previously convicted of hacking election websites was officially credentialed as a Department of Justice observer in Arizona's 2026 primary, after earlier appearing outside a Minneapolis polling place during Minnesota's primary. The report raises questions about who is being deployed in a dramatically expanded federal election-monitoring operation ahead of the November midterms.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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