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Greetings Minneapolis! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former state trooper gets 27-year sentence in Minneapolis federal court
  • What's next for Minneapolis's waterfront dog park and park taxes?
  • Why hundreds of Heritage Park residents may soon get help to move

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Pray and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Friday: Warm; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State Trooper Sentenced To 27 Years For Child Pornography Crimes (patch.com) — Minneapolis readers are learning that a former Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been sentenced in Minneapolis federal court to 27 years in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Federal and state officials in Minneapolis, including the U.S. Attorney and FBI leadership, emphasized that the case shows law enforcement officers will be aggressively prosecuted when they abuse their authority and harm children.
   

2. Documenters report: Work continues to find new waterfront dog park for Minneapolis (minnpost.com) — Minneapolis park leaders are weighing how to replace the Minnehaha waterfront dog park and considering runoff impacts while also planning broader park upgrades, new programs, and tree experiments. They're debating a higher property tax levy than the mayor proposed, funding new athletic fields at Phelps Field Park, and addressing staffing strains from expanded paid leave, with more public budget meetings coming soon.
   

3. A firsthand look inside Minneapolis's Heritage Park Apartments: 4,800+ repairs and counting (kstp.com) — Residents at Minneapolis's Heritage Park Apartments are still living with leaks, odors, and other damage even as the court-appointed manager reports thousands of repairs and major equipment replacements. With balconies removed for safety and more fixes pending, city officials have set aside $2.5 million to help hundreds of tenants relocate, and some, like Bessie Rodgers, are ready to move once assistance begins.
   

4. Minneapolis schools pre-certify max tax levy as parents call for accountability (kstp.com) — Minneapolis Public Schools has pre-certified the maximum possible tax levy as it wrestles with falling enrollment, a nearly $40 million deficit, and an audit criticizing slow, poorly documented financial work. Board members will soon review potential school closures, while taxpayers can expect levy notices in November and a final decision by December that could raise bills again.
   

5. CMA Announces Schedule for Minnesota Regional Event (woodshopnews.com) — Woodworking pros will be gathering in the greater Minneapolis area Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 for the Cabinet Makers Association's Minnesota Regional Event, featuring shop tours, education sessions, and networking. Local attendees can visit Signature Woodworking, 3M's Innovation Center, Richelieu Hardware, and Hipp Cabinetry, with the event open to the entire woodworking community, not just CMA members.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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