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🌱 How a Zimmerman shooting suspect is now linked to a killing.

Also, don't miss Delano vs Zimmerman on the Zimmerman Patch calendar

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Good morning Zimmerman! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Zimmerman shooting suspect is now linked to a killing.

Also on today's calendar: Big Lake vs Zimmerman and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 61, low: 47.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man charged with killing 1 and hurting 4 at mental health facility — his third violent case in 5 weeks (kstp.com) — A Zimmerman man is jailed on $5 million bond after being charged with killing one person and injuring four others at a Minneapolis mental health facility, following an earlier shooting at a Zimmerman machine shop. Sherburne County deputies previously responded to the local shop in August, and the suspect now faces multiple court dates across three counties tied to these violent incidents.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Former Northland man repays $100,000 in stolen state funds (duluthnewstribune.com)
  • Zeke Roberts Named September 29 MIAC Men's Golf Athlete of the Week (bethel.edu)

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Ok Zimmerman! 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!

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