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In today's newsletter:

  • Sun Country merger promises bigger role and more routes from MSP
  • Why a Minneapolis all-ages rock show ended in pepper spray
  • How a rare disease is complicating ICE detention for a Minnesota man

Also on today's calendar: Small Business Connect - an Bespoke Netowking Event and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Breezy with a sprinkle, with a high of 43 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Wednesday: A few morning flurries; windy, temps: high: 21, low: 9.
  • Thursday: A little afternoon snow, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sun Country, Allegiant Announce Merger, Pledge Strong MSP Presence (patch.com) — Minneapolis air travelers could see more routes and vacation options as Sun Country Airlines plans to merge with Allegiant while keeping its headquarters and major operations at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport. Company leaders say MSP will remain a key base, with combined loyalty programs, expanded international destinations, and continued cargo and charter services if regulators approve the deal.
   

• Music fans scuffle with ICE outside all-ages Minneapolis rock venue (startribune.com) — A confrontation between music fans and ICE agents outside the all-ages Minneapolis venue Pilllar Forum led to pepper spray, baton strikes, and the cancellation of Sunday night’s show. The venue’s owner says staff, artists, and young patrons no longer feel safe, and upcoming concerts may be reconsidered after repeated ICE activity and protests near the Central Avenue NE location.
   

• Minnesota family worried as ICE detains man with rare disease (kstp.com) — A Minnesota man with a rare genetic disease remains in ICE custody while receiving treatment at M Health Fairview Southdale, raising urgent questions about medical care for detainees. His family and attorney are pushing for his release, warning that transfer to an out-of-state detention center could be dangerous, while a related Minneapolis family case underscores broader community concerns about federal enforcement actions.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Golden Valley

  • Maple Grove Boys Hockey Holds Off Wayzata for 4-3 Win (ccxmedia.org)
  • Animal Humane Society encourages pet adoptions (kare11.com)
  • INVESTIGATION: MPS finance chief who signed contracts with questionable transportation companies placed on leave (alphanews.org)

Robbinsdale

  • Rdale middle school to perform 'Beauty and the Beast Jr.' on RMS stage (hometownsource.com)
  • Lucy's Colorful Dress Closet has reopened at a new Hopkins location (hometownsource.com)
  • Wayzata Police Department Welcomes New Officer and Leadership (wayzata.com)

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