🌱 'Peeping Tom' At 2021 State Fair + Affordable Housing For Seniors

Hey, friends. It's Friday in Minneapolis and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Minneapolis today:

1. A Minneapolis man has been charged with filming at least 80 men in the bathroom of the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. 33-year-old Michael Kurtis Neu allegedly recorded the videos through a peephole in the Agriculture-Horticulture building bathrooms, then disseminated the footage. Neu has reportedly admitted to performing similar actions in past years. (Bring Me The News)
2. On Wednesday, a former officer with the Minneapolis Police Department was sentenced after being convicted of stealing drugs during traffic stops. According to investigators, 29-year-old Ty Jindra confiscated drugs from people while on duty but did not place the drugs into evidence or report them. Jindra has been sentenced to over three years in prison for the incidents which occurred between September 2017 and October 2019. (Patch)
3. A new affordable housing project in Minneapolis strives to keep older residents connected to the community. Sabathani Community Center recently opened a 48-unit apartment complex for seniors at risk of being displaced, with future plans to build additional multi-family affordable housing units on its campus. Senior homelessness is on the rise in south Minneapolis, with many being displaced due to gentrification or the inability to keep paying for their longtime homes. (CBS Minnesota)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• Free Vaccination Clinic At Twin Cities Recovery Project (1:00 PM)
• Learn Together: June Story Stroll At Bossen Field Park (4:00 PM)
• Mahler's Symphony Of A Thousand At Orchestra Hall (8:00 PM)
• Twin Cities Black Film Festival At Water Works Park And Pavilion (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Officials with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board have issued a blue-green algae advisory for Lake Hiawatha. Children and pets are advised to avoid contact with the water at this time. (Bring Me The News)
• Discover 23 ways to enjoy family time here in Minneapolis without breaking the budget! Head over to minneapolis.org for the full roundup. (Meet Minneapolis via Facebook)
• Heads-up for prospective homeowners: check out the newest properties to hit the Minneapolis market. (Minneapolis Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.