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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Fridley man now faces federal meth trafficking charges
And on the Fridley Patch calendar - Nature Center CLOSED

Good morning Fridley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Fridley man now faces federal meth trafficking charges
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 19 and low of -5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 9, low: 2.
- Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 10 and low of 2 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 Minnesota residents charged with trafficking 150 pounds of meth on I-15 (ksl.com) — A 66-year-old Fridley man faces federal charges after Utah authorities say they found about 150 pounds of methamphetamine in a vehicle he was traveling in on I-15. He and a Minneapolis woman were indicted earlier this month and have already appeared in court, with a jury trial set for February.
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📸 Around Fridley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fridley
- 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 - County Board of Commissioners Statutory and Organizational Meeting
Anoka County, MN Calendar , 2100 3rd Ave N , Anoka
8:30 am - Public Safety
Anoka County, MN Calendar , 2100 3rd Ave N , Anoka
9:00 am - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Anoka County, MN Calendar , 2100 3rd Ave N , Anoka
9:30 am - Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority Statutory & Organizational Meeting
Anoka County, MN Calendar , 2100 3rd Ave N , Anoka
10:00 am - Anoka County Children & Family Council Meeting
Anoka County, MN Calendar , 2100 3rd Ave N , Anoka
2:00 pm
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Tuesday January 6
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Connect and Play
Brookdale Library , 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy Suite 800 , Brooklyn Center
10:00 am - Noon Year's Eve
Brookdale Library , 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway , Brooklyn Center
11:00 am - Nature Center CLOSED
Springbrook Nature Center , 100 85th Ave NW , Fridley - New Years Holiday Observed - City Hall Closed
St Anthony Village, MN Calendar
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thank you all for responding to my request for help with my driveway!
Carlos has already been here and completed the job for me, and I would highly recommend him! (Nextdoor Gardena) - Hey everyone !!!
Anyone needing a house cleaning before company comes over for New Years Eve/Day! I’m available , detail oriented and affordable! (Nextdoor Spring Brook)
🗞 Nearby News
Columbia Heights
- Movies to see this week: 'Holiday Inn,' 'Evil Dead II,' '8 1/2' (bringmethenews.com)
Brooklyn Park
- LETTER: Reflecting on 1 year representing Brooklyn Park's Central District (hometownsource.com)
- Rodent, Bird Contamination Prompts Recall Affecting Twin Cities Grocery Stores (patch.com)
- Teen charged in triple shooting on Minneapolis bus (cbsnews.com)
Minneapolis
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