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In today's newsletter:

• Why Plymouth leaders pulled the plug on Flock's license plate cameras
• Top-ranked Esko brings its lockdown defense to Plymouth on Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Heavy Rotation of Laughter and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plymouth Latest City To Discontinue Flock Safety Surveillance (ccxmedia.org) — Plymouth's City Council has voted 6-1 to end its contract with Flock Safety, halting use of the company's license plate-reading cameras after months of resident concerns about privacy and data use. Police leaders defended the technology's crime-fighting value, but council members said public trust and unease over surveillance in Plymouth ultimately drove their decision.
   

• Esko's earns fifth shutout of the season in win over Two Harbors (pinejournal.com) — Esko's girls soccer team notched its fifth shutout of the season with a 2-0 win over Two Harbors, then quickly turned its focus to a marquee matchup in Plymouth this Saturday. The squad's stingy defense and recent test against Duluth East set up an intriguing clash for local fans who want to see top Class A and AA talent in action.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plymouth

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Saturday September 26
• Heavy Rotation of Laughter →
  9801 Xenia Ave N, Ste. 105, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443,
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• CMS Outdoor Movie Night
  Wayzata Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• The Modern Hymn Project →
  St. Philip The Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth
  3:00 pm
• All Abilities Birthday Buddies Club →
  The KUBE at the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Plymouth Farmers Market →
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• 2026 Music in Plymouth Wine Tasting →
  Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 5th Annual Say Cheese | Family Photos + Client Appreciation Event →
  15205 County Rd 6, Plymouth
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Resources for Real Life Panel →
  Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth
  11:00 am
Thursday October 15
• District 9 Monthly Meeting (2026) →
  Plymouth II Alano Knoll Lutheran Church, 610 Hopkins Crossroad, Plymouth
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 24
• Restaurant Night - Dave's Hot Chicken
  Wayzata East Middle School, 1805 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka
  4:00 pm
• Back To School BBQ Family Night
  Meadow Lake Elementary School Minneapolis, MN 55427
  5:00 pm
• Family Service Fair
  Forest Elementary School Minneapolis, MN 55427
  5:00 pm
• SEA Cultural Festival
  School of Engineering and Arts Minneapolis, MN 55427
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Wayzata

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• Deals & Recruiting Roundup: Creative Planning, Wedbush, Raymond James And More (wealthsolutionsreport.com)
• High School Results & Schedule 9/23/26 (ingstadmedia.com)

Maple Grove

• Journeyman Electrician - Substation Construction - Maple Grove, MN (xcelenergy.com)

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