🌱 Patch AM: Why were federal agents arresting a staff member outside Concord Education Center?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why were federal agents arresting a staff member outside Concord Education Center?
• Why did ICE detain a teacher outside an Inver Grove Heights school?

Also on today's calendar: Matilda the Musical and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Much colder, with a high of 21 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: A little afternoon snow, temps: high: 30, low: 25.
• Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 30 and low of 8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Twin Cities teaching assistant, a US citizen, arrested by federal agents outside school (bringmethenews.com) — A classroom assistant was taken into custody by federal immigration agents outside Concord Education Center in Inver Grove Heights on Monday morning, with witnesses disputing an agent’s claim that her car rammed his vehicle. Local police only confirmed an officer checked on the unattended car, while the woman’s mother says her U.S. citizen daughter remains detained and is seeking answers about why ICE came to the special-needs school.
   

• Minnesota teacher at special education school held by ICE for nearly 12 hours (nydailynews.com) — A teacher at an Inver Grove Heights special education school was detained by ICE for nearly 12 hours after a disputed vehicle collision in the school parking lot, then released pending investigation. Her family and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig are questioning why armed federal agents were at a vulnerable Level 4 school and calling for answers.
   

📸 Around Inver Grove Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights

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Wednesday January 14

• Play and Learn
  Inver Glen Library , Inver Glen Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  6:30 pm
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
  Inver Grove Heights Calendar , City Hall, Council Chambers 8150 Barbara Avenue , Inver Grove Heights
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Storytime for Babies
  Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , Farmington
  9:30 am
• Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
  Wescott Library , Wescott Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s–6s
  Robert Trail Library , Robert Trail Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  10:00 am
• Book Bingo for Adults
  Burnhaven Library , Burnhaven Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  6:30 pm
• Meet the Author: Colonel B. Wayne Quist, USAF, Retired
  Robert Trail Library , Robert Trail Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  6:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Storytime for Babies
  Inver Glen Library , Inver Glen Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  9:30 am

Saturday January 24

• Matilda the Musical
  Oltman Middle School , 6625 Goodview Ave S , Cottage Grove
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Storytime for 2s–6s
  Heritage Library , Heritage Large Meeting Room , Sunfish Lake
  10:00 am
• Books & Beyond: Silly Stories
  Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , Farmington
  10:30 am
• One Acts Dress Rehearsal
  South St. Paul Theatre , 700 2nd St N , South St Paul
  3:00 pm
• Wescott Library Teen Advisory Group
  Wescott Library , Wescott Large Meeting Room , Sunfish Lake
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I saw a post today from the past 2-3 days that a kitty named Oreo was seen on Blaine Ave.
  - of course now I can’t find that post so I am adding the lost pet notice to hopefully connect the lost owner and the spotter. It really looked like… (Nextdoor Lafayette)
• I know things have felt heavy around our area lately.
  A lot of uncertainty, a lot of hurt, and a lot of people carrying more than they let on. I just wanted to say that I am praying for our community -… (Nextdoor Blackberry)

• White Castle posted a job opening for Team Member in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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