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🌱 Patch AM: How a new riverfront wastewater project could reshape Fridley’s future.
Be sure to catch Paint and Pray on the Fridley Patch calendar

Hello again Fridley! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new riverfront wastewater project could reshape Fridley's future.
Also on today's calendar: Paint and Pray and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northwest Metro Wastewater Expansion Would Raise Capacity From 43 Million to 67 Million Gallons a Day (town.news) — A major regional wastewater lift station is proposed to move from Brooklyn Park to a new, larger facility along the Mississippi River in Fridley, boosting capacity from 43 to 67 million gallons a day. Fridley residents can submit public comments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency through October 12, weighing in on environmental impacts, odor control, and how this long-term infrastructure upgrade could affect their community.
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📸 Around Fridley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley
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★ Featured events ★
- Paint and Pray →
Ramsey County Library - Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville
2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Mad Mike's Open Mic →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
7:00 pm - Stewartville at Totino-Grace →
Totino-Grace, 1350 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley
7:00 pm - Ann Hampton Callaway - Here's to Life →
Crooners Supper Club, 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley
7:30 pm - Tyte Phitt →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
8:00 pm - BLS CPR Training Fridley →
Fridley
9:00 am - Lipstick n Dynamite →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
8:00 pm - NO BINGO →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley - Vikings Game →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
3:25 pm - Bingo →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
6:15 pm - The Songwriters! →
Fridley MN
7:00 pm - Electronic Horse Racing →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
5:30 pm - Texas Hold 'Em →
Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave NE, Fridley
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
📣 Fridley Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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🗞 Nearby News
Columbia Heights
- Canoe Dig It? (silentsportsmagazine.com)
- Bloomington, Richfield sports: Looking ahead for the week of Sept. 10 (hometownsource.com)
- 'Where is our friend?' ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers (mprnews.org)
Blaine
- Blaine Proposal Would Convert 82 Acres Planned for Business Development Into 106-Home Neighborhood (town.news)
- LETTER: Fact-checking Board Member Zach Arco (hometownsource.com)
- Anoka County Funding Request Highlights 1,500-Acre Minnesota Technology Corridor and Infrastructure Challenge (town.news)
Minneapolis
- Full List Released: One Minnesota High School Topped Every Other For National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com)
Ok Fridley! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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