🌱 What New Hope drivers must do now under the snow emergency

Hello New Hope! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What New Hope drivers must do now under the snow emergency
• How do Crystal’s steep new taxes stack up against New Hope’s?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cold; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 18 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, cold, temps: high: 18, low: -13.
• Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -2 and low of -17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minnesota weather: Twin Cities metro cities declare snow emergencies (fox9.com) — New Hope has declared a snow emergency after several inches of snow fell across the Twin Cities, meaning residents need to follow special parking rules right away. Several nearby suburbs, including Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, have also declared snow emergencies, while Minneapolis and St. Paul have not yet done so. Check the city website for exact parking restrictions and updates.
   

• Crystal's 2026 levy increase sparks controversy for 3rd consecutive year (hometownsource.com) — Crystal’s newly approved 15.87% 2026 tax levy far exceeds projected 4–5% increases in neighboring cities like New Hope, even though Crystal’s average tax bill would still be lower. For New Hope residents, the story offers a useful comparison point as Crystal tries to repair pandemic-era budget shortfalls, rebuild reserves, and add staff while residents push back against rising costs.
   

📸 Around New Hope

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Hope

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Thursday December 11

• SMS 6th-8th Choir Concert
  Sandburg Middle School , 2400 Sandburg Ln , Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
• CHS, FAIR Crystal, RMS Winter Band Concert
  Robbinsdale Cooper High School , 8230 47th Ave N , New Hope
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Family Storytime
  Rockford Road Library , 6401 42nd Avenue North , Crystal
  10:00 am
• In-Person PPA Support Group
  Centennial United Methodist Church , 1524 W Country Road C2 , Roseville
  10:00 am

Monday December 15

• Basketball: Girls 6/7/8 @ PMS
  Plymouth Middle School Minneapolis, MN 55427
  4:30 pm
• AHS Choir Concert
  Armstrong High School , 10635 36th Ave N , Plymouth
  7:00 pm
• Winter Orchestra Concert
  FAIR School Crystal Minneapolis, MN 55427
  7:00 pm
• Choir Concert
  Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Minneapolis, MN 55427
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Adult Coloring Hour
  Rockford Road Library , 6401 42nd Avenue North , Crystal
  1:00 pm
• CareerForce Job Assistance
  North Regional Community Library , 1315 Lowry Avenue North , Minneapolis
  2:00 pm
• STEAM Activity With 4-H
  Webber Park Community Library , 4310 Webber Parkway , Minneapolis
  3:00 pm
• American Indian Culture & Craft Night
  Robbinsdale Middle School , 3730 Toledo Ave N , Robbinsdale
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• EVERYBODY NOW.
  GET YOUR PET'S IN!! No one needs to be reminded why. Just look out your window. (Nextdoor Meadow Lake)
• Drive safe today!
  If you are stuck at home, hopefully your furnace has been tuned up, if not, give us a call. 763-402-2192 (Nextdoor Liberty Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Crystal

• Students push key policy ideas forward (hometownsource.com)
• Minnesota road conditions remain slippery Wednesday morning due to snow and ice (cbsnews.com)

Robbinsdale

• Lynette Marie Boyer (kroxam.com)
• Roseville's Centre Pointe Business Center sells for $13.75M (finance-commerce.com)
• Community gets another chance to share about Robbinsdale school cuts and closures (kstp.com)

Plymouth

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-- The Patch AM Team

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