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Coffee in hand, Minneapolis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Trump's call to 'fight back' alarms Somali Minnesotans and Minneapolis leaders
  • See inside Minneapolis's newly listed Frank Lloyd Wright lakeside masterpiece
  • What investigators say happened inside that Minneapolis mental health facility

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Monday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trump Urges Minnesotans To 'Fight Back' Against Somali Immigrants Who 'View You As Weak And Stupid' (patch.com) — Minnesota leaders and advocates in Minneapolis are responding to President Trump's latest Truth Social post, where he urged residents to "fight back" against Somali immigrants and criticized Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. Local Muslim and Somali American organizations warn the rhetoric could fuel real-world violence, urging increased security at mosques, businesses, and community centers across Minneapolis and the state.
   

2. Minneapolis home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright hits the market at $2.5M (kimt.com) — A rare Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home on Burnham Boulevard in Minneapolis is now for sale at just under $2.5 million, offering three bedrooms, three baths, and sweeping views of Cedar Lake. With its historic designation, dramatic angles, and carefully preserved original materials, the house blends midcentury design with modern updates like a new roof, garage, and HVAC system.
   

3. Zimmerman man charged with murder in Minneapolis mental health facility attack (hometownsource.com) — Minneapolis residents are learning more about a deadly Sept. 28 attack at a local mental health facility, where a man was killed and four others injured, allegedly by 31-year-old Derek Faulkner. Already facing charges in Sherburne and Anoka counties, Faulkner is now charged in Hennepin County with second-degree murder and multiple assaults, with his next court hearing set for November 18.
   

4. Bringing Global Design Influences Home (builderonline.com) — Homebuilders working in and around Minneapolis are weaving global design influences into local houses, from Scandinavian-inspired plaster showers to Minnesota-themed hand-painted tiles. The story highlights Minneapolis-area projects that emphasize wellness, natural materials, and craftsmanship, showing how international trends are adapted to fit Minnesota lifestyles and homes without feeling trendy or short-lived.
   

5. MAC opens public comment for Airlake Airport draft environmental review (hometownsource.com) — Minneapolis-area residents can now weigh in on a draft environmental review for proposed runway and facility upgrades at Airlake Airport, part of the MAC system that includes Minneapolis-St. Paul International. The assessment finds no significant impacts so far, and locals are invited to submit comments online, by email, or mail through October 30.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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