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• How could this federal complaint change policies in Richfield schools?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 52.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MN law group targets Rochester, 15 other school districts over gender identity policies (kimt.com) — Richfield Public Schools is among 16 Minnesota districts a conservative legal group is asking federal officials to investigate over gender identity policies, including sports participation and restroom access. The group argues these policies violate Title IX and parents' rights, while also challenging state guidance on allowing transgender students in girls' sports, potentially setting up a significant legal and policy fight affecting Richfield families.
   

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Wednesday October 7
• NAWBO-MN Book Club →
  Patrick's Bakery & Cafe, 2928 W 66th St, Richfield
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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• West Campus Drop-In Choir
  West Campus, 7150 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria
  10:00 am
• Flying Solo: Happy Hour at Nicos
  Nico's Tacos + Agave Bar, 4959 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Living the Message
  Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Mount Olivet Community Meal
  Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Cancelled: Housing & Redevelopment Authority →
  Edina, MN Calendar
  7:30 am
• Open Skate →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina
  11:30 am
• Farmers Market at Centennial Lakes Park →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
  3:00 pm
• Llamas at the Market →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
  3:00 pm
• Illuminate An Evening of Rejuvenation, Pigment, and Aesthetic Innovation →
  COV Edina, 3155 Galleria, Edina
  6:00 pm
• The Prohibited →
  Barnes & Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina
  6:00 pm
• THE PROHIBITED event at Barnes & Noble with Matt Goldman →
  Barnes & Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Edina

• Neighbors gather for public safety meeting following 2 Edina shootings (cbsnews.com)

Minneapolis

• Feds: 10 Foreign Nationals Charged With Voter Fraud In Minnesota, Including August Primary (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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