š± How a Target Field tax change could funnel millions to Robbinsdale
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Target Field tax change could funnel millions to Robbinsdale
- How will FAIR Crystalās closure reshape Robbinsdale studentsā school options?
- Could a national food merger raise prices at Robbinsdale restaurants?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 31.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ North Memorial Health Leaders Make Pitch for Sales Tax Inclusion (ccxmedia.org) ā North Memorial Healthās Robbinsdale hospital is warning lawmakers that mounting uncompensated care has it losing millions and in need of new funding. A proposed extension and increase of the Hennepin County sales tax for Target Field could steer up to $24 million annually toward the Robbinsdale trauma center, which treats thousands of seriously injured patients from across Minnesota. 
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ā¢ Crystal Planning Commission endorses district's plans for FAIR Crystal (hometownsource.com) ā Robbinsdale School District plans to close FAIR School Crystal this fall and move Robbinsdale Academy Highview, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy, and district offices into the building, pending Crystal City Council approval on April 21. Families are voicing strong concerns about losing the arts-focused middle school and question the districtās transparency, but the Crystal Planning Commission has unanimously recommended approving the needed conditional use permit. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ As Food Giant Sysco Tightens Its Hold, We Asked Local Chefs and Restaurateurs How Much to Worry (racketmn.com) ā A potential $29.1 billion Sysco takeover of Restaurant Depot has Twin Cities restaurateurs, including the co-owner of downtown Robbinsdaleās new Risata Cucina, worried about fewer options and higher prices. Local chefs describe how Restaurant Depot has been a financial lifeline, and industry advocates warn that consolidation could raise costs for small restaurants and, ultimately, diners across Minnesota. Ā Ā Ā
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Snuffed On Sight with Bayway and Hold My Own
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Behavioral Management Techniques for Parents of Teens
Webber Park Community Library , 4310 Webber Parkway , Minneapolis
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STEAM Activity With 4-H
Webber Park Community Library , 4310 Webber Parkway , Minneapolis
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Leeann Chin , 7650 Olson Mem Hwy , Golden Valley
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Family Storytime
Webber Park Community Library , 4310 Webber Parkway , Minneapolis
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Saturday April 18
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Fridley vs Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center High School , 6500 N Humboldt Ave , Brooklyn Center
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Run The Valley
Golden Valley, MN Calendar , 316 Brookview Pkwy , Golden Valley
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Sweat & Salsa: 90-Minute Zumba Party
Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
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Behavioral Management Techniques for Parents of Teens
Webber Park Community Library , 4310 Webber Parkway , Minneapolis
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Stories Sing
Rockford Road Library , 6401 42nd Avenue North , Crystal
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Friends of the Golden Valley Library - Book Sale
Golden Valley, MN Calendar , 830 Winnetka Ave N , Golden Valley
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š Nearby News
Golden Valley
- Annual 'Walk to Cure Juvenile Arthritis' to be held April 25 at Mall of America (kare11.com)
- Twin Cities weekend guide: Record Store Day, Rewind Book Fair, insect show (axios.com)
- Conner Iversen sentenced in deadly Independence crash that claimed life of 11-year-old girl (fox9.com)
Minneapolis
- 3929 Ewing Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (zillow.com)
- ICE agent charged with allegedly pulling a gun on motorists in Minneapolis (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
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