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🌱 Patch AM: Which Golden Valley streets saw the most police calls this week?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Golden Valley streets saw the most police calls this week?
- Why did the U.S. Treasury secretary single out Minnesota in Golden Valley?
Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Golden Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 28 and low of 25 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 39, low: 32.
- Tuesday: Rain and snow showers, with a high of 43 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Golden Valley police reports Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 (hometownsource.com) — Recent Golden Valley police reports list 348 service calls, highlighting thefts, vehicle tampering, fraud, trespassing, and traffic offenses across streets like Golden Valley Road, Wayzata Boulevard, and Roanoke Road. Residents can see where incidents are clustering and stay alert to patterns in property crime and driving violations around town. 
Find out what's happening in Golden Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Minnesota is 'ground zero' for fraud, US treasury secretary says (inforum.com) — A visit to Golden Valley put Minnesota’s economy and fraud problems in the national spotlight as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized state taxes, regulation, and massive alleged Medicaid fraud. Speaking to the Economic Club of Minnesota, he praised Trump-era tariffs, outlined efforts to recover stolen federal funds, and urged Minnesota companies to support new “Trump Accounts” for children.
📸 Around Golden Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- Planning Commission Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley
6:30 pm
Monday January 12
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Other local events
- Small Business Support
North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
12:00 pm - Opioid Response Resource Sharing
North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
12:00 pm - Golden Valley Book Club: Redhead by the Side of the Road
Golden Valley Library , 830 Winnetka Avenue North , Golden Valley
1:30 pm - Drop-in Tech Help
North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
1:00 pm - Board Games
North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
4:00 pm - Family Storytime – Evening Stories
Golden Valley Library , 830 Winnetka Avenue North , Golden Valley
6:30 pm - Designing Your Vegetable Garden
Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
6:30 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
📣 Golden Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summer 2026 Camp Registration Kick-Off Event!
Grand Slam , Burnsville
1:00 pm - Velahsa w/ Jupiter Johnson, Mary Strand & The Garage
White Squirrel Bar , 974 7th St W , St Paul
1:00 pm - Family Storytime
North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
2:00 pm - USC Trojans at Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Basketball
1925 University Ave SE , Minneapolis
2:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) extends our heartfelt gratitude to GVPD staff.
Thank you for your exceptional service, unwavering commitment, and steadfast dedication to keeping our community safe and peaceful. Your courage,… (Nextdoor ) - Three One Six has $10 daily specials running now through March 29!
Monday: fish & chips Tuesday: chicken tacos Wednesday: chicken strip basket with fries or chips Thursday: chicken quesadilla Friday: boneless wings … (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Robbinsdale
- Robbinsdale MLK Holiday Breakfast honors community leaders (insightnews.com)
- Robbinsdale police reports Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 (hometownsource.com)
- 2 predatory offenders move into Robbinsdale (hometownsource.com)
New Hope
- New Hope Mayor John Elder Reflects on Budget Process (ccxmedia.org)
Minneapolis
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