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🌱 What we know so far about Friday’s Virginia police shooting investigation
Virginia, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Virginia! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know so far about Friday’s Virginia police shooting investigation
- How Virginia police fit into a regional push against overdoses
Also on today's calendar: Back of the Shack Fridays.
Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 57, low: 42.
- Monday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota BCA responding to 'use-of-force' incident in Virginia (kare11.com) — Law enforcement is investigating a police use-of-force incident that occurred Friday morning in Virginia, where an officer reportedly fired at least one shot while responding to a report of a man waving a gun on Second Avenue South. No officers were hurt, but the suspect’s condition is unknown as state investigators process the scene and gather more details. 
• Overdose deaths decrease as Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force sees seizures remain steady (wdio.com) — Virginia residents should know their local police department is part of a regional task force that’s seeing drug seizures hold steady while overdose deaths trend downward, thanks in part to education and Narcan use. The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, which includes Virginia Police, focuses on major suppliers and violent offenders rather than only street-level users.
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Ok Virginia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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