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  • How are Fridley's police drones and plate readers really being used?

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones (town.news) — Fridley residents now have online access to detailed policies governing the city's license-plate readers and police drones, following questions raised at the July 27 City Council meeting. Public Safety Director Ryan George's written response and the official general orders outline when these tools can be used, data retention rules, and transparency safeguards so you can review exactly how they operate in your community.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Blaine

  • Boys XC looks promising ahead of fall campaign (hometownsource.com)
  • Bipartisan commission lays out groundwork for hiring state inspector general (mn.gov)

Minneapolis

  • Sunny Skies Return To Twin Cities Before Weekend Storms Arrive (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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