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Hi there, Minneapolis! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Minneapolis zero-waste shop leans on neighbors after a difficult year
  • How much faster will your next Minneapolis building permit be approved?
  • Family demands answers after deadly attack inside Minneapolis crisis center

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Minneapolis Zero-Waste Shop Asks Community For Help After Tough Year (patch.com) — Minneapolis residents are being asked to rally around Tare Market, a local zero-waste refill shop facing slower sales at its two city locations after ICE activity and ongoing construction near its Northeast Minneapolis store. The owner reports an outpouring of community support through word of mouth, in-store visits, and online orders, and highlights new options like local delivery, subscriptions, and a Community Recycling program to keep the business thriving.
   

2. Minneapolis announces construction permit process change, expediting development timelines (minneapolismn.gov) — Minneapolis is speeding up many building permits, meaning homeowners, contractors, and businesses can get approvals in as little as one to two days for common projects like roofs, siding, and windows. Historic properties also benefit from streamlined reviews, with more work approved administratively instead of through public hearings. These changes aim to cut red tape while keeping safety standards intact.
   

3. Metro Atlanta grad killed in vicious attack at Minneapolis crisis center (fox5ny.com) — A 23-year-old man was fatally assaulted at a Minneapolis crisis residential center, where four other patients were also injured in a rampage involving a fork and fire extinguisher chemicals. His family, who say he recently moved to Minneapolis for independent living, is demanding answers about staffing and safety protocols. The suspect now faces murder and assault charges as proceedings continue in Minneapolis.
   

4. thrown to miss first week of headlining U.S. tour due to visa issues, share music video (lambgoat.com) — Fans in Minneapolis can still catch Swedish band thrown at Varsity Theater on October 8, despite visa delays forcing them to miss the first U.S. tour dates. The group plans to join the tour starting October 6 in Michigan and continue through multiple cities. Their new music video for "UNWANTED" also previews a November album release.
   

5. 'I did not violate any ethics rules:' Minnesota judge defends comments about Operation Metro Surge (kare11.com) — A prominent federal judge speaking in Minneapolis is publicly defending his comments about Operation Metro Surge after the U.S. Justice Department accused him of violating judicial ethics. He argues he was safeguarding due process for detainees moved out of Minnesota and protecting judicial independence. Local readers gain insight into how mass immigration enforcement strained Minneapolis federal courts and raised rule-of-law concerns.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anybody is missing their white dog, there is one running back and forth on Minnehaha between 41st and 42nd!
    Looks like it has a collar, but too fast to check the tags! (Nextdoor Hiawatha)
  • No me susurres que no lo escucho
    Something I don't really talk about much is being partly deaf. It's one of those things that people might not notice right away, and honestly,… (Nextdoor Jordan)
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  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Manufacturing Machine Operator in Minneapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minneapolis here.

Ok Minneapolis! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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