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🌱 Patch AM: How a late-night 12-mile chase led to charges for a Fridley man
And on the Fridley Patch calendar - Monday's — Fridley American Legion Post 303

Morning Fridley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a late-night 12-mile chase led to charges for a Fridley man
Also on today's calendar: A Mid-Century Modern Holiday with RetroFizz! and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Fridleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Fridleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 31 and low of 28 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 39, low: 24.
- Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police: Fridley man charged after12-mile, high-speed chase (hometownsource.com) — A Fridley resident has been charged after allegedly leading police on a 12-mile, high-speed overnight chase from Anoka to Elk River earlier this month. Prosecutors say the 36-year-old faces felony fleeing and gross misdemeanor driving-after-cancellation charges, with a court hearing set in Anoka County District Court on December 29.
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📸 Around Fridley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley
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★ Featured events ★
- Monday's — Fridley American Legion Post 303
Fridley American Legion, 7365 Central Ave NE, Fridley
4:30 pm
Monday December 22
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Other local events
- Nature Center CLOSED
Springbrook Nature Center , 100 85th Ave NW , Fridley - Nature Center Closed
Springbrook Nature Center , 100 85th Ave NW , Fridley - LIVE MUSIC: THE ELEMENTS — Fridley American Legion Post 303
Fridley American Legion , 7365 Central Ave NE , Fridley
7:30 pm - Friday Night Music — Fridley American Legion Post 303
Fridley American Legion , 7365 Central Ave NE , Fridley
7:30 pm - A Mid-Century Modern Holiday with RetroFizz!
Crooners Supper Club , 6161 Hwy 65 NE , Minneapolis
6:00 pm - Nature Center CLOSED
Springbrook Nature Center , 100 85th Ave NW , Fridley - New Year's Day, Offices Closed
Anoka County, MN Calendar Anoka, MN 55303
8:00 am - Sensory Friendly Storytime
Anoka County, MN Calendar , 711 County Rd 10 NE , Blaine
10:15 am
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Sunday December 28
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
📣 Fridley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Forgotten Star's Princess Party
Forgotten Star Brewing Co. , 38 Northern Stacks Dr , Fridley
10:30 am - Jesus Christ Superstar
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts , 345 Washington St , St Paul
1:30 pm - Debbie Briggs
The Dubliner Pub , 2162 University Ave W , St Paul
2:00 pm - Phil Heywood
The Dubliner Pub , 2162 University Ave W , St Paul
5:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi all, my family and some new friends are going to be looking at the neighborhood lights tomorrow using the route posted on the parks website.
Are there any houses that have some more fun lights, or displays that wouldn't mind taking photos in front of? We'll be taking our little drive… (Nextdoor Rice Creek Terrace West) - Take 5 is my new to go for oil change no waiting at all
Customer service is a 5 star ⭐️ Service 5 stars definitely recommend (Nextdoor Oak Hills)
🗞 Nearby News
Brooklyn Center
- CEAP'S Season of Sharing Program Helps Spread Holiday Cheer (ccxmedia.org)
- Early Snowfall Brings Much-Needed Sales Boost to Osseo Motorsports Shop (ccxmedia.org)
- Newsmakers: Amid ICE Raids, CAPI CEO Says Immigrants Are 'Living in Fear' (ccxmedia.org)
Brooklyn Park
- Brooklyn Park Offers $400 Rebate for Water Efficient Toilet Purchases (ccxmedia.org)
- Brooklyn Park Area Drumline and Dance Team Gives Area Youth Positive Outlet (ccxmedia.org)
St. Paul
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-- The Patch AM Team
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