🌱 Patch AM: Why a reported federal agent kidnapping raced toward Plymouth police

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a reported federal agent kidnapping raced toward Plymouth police
• How a kid from Plymouth became a power player on Music Row
• How did a Plymouth resident pull off a $420 million fraud?

Also on today's calendar: Plymouth Concert Band Holiday Concert and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 18 and low of -13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cloudy and frigid, temps: high: -5, low: -19.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and frigid, with a high of 3 and low of -2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plymouth police respond to report of kidnapped federal agent (kstp.com) — Plymouth police responded Wednesday to a report that a Homeland Security Investigations agent had been kidnapped in a vehicle near Highway 169 and 42nd Avenue, which was reportedly heading toward the Plymouth Police Department. The car ultimately went to the New Hope Police Department, where the agent and a distressed woman were found safe, and one person from the vehicle briefly fled before being located.
   

2. WME's Nate Towne (musicrow.com) — A veteran Nashville music agent reflects on a career that began far from the spotlight, growing up in Plymouth and discovering the business side of concerts and touring. He traces his path from local music involvement and a Minneapolis internship to WME’s mailroom, then into leadership guiding major country artists’ touring and live careers.
   

3. Architect of Massive $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison (einpresswire.com) — A Plymouth resident has been sentenced in federal court to three years in prison for orchestrating a massive $420 million bank fraud scheme involving inflated commercial property deals and coached misrepresentations to lenders. Investigators say he completed dozens of deals nationwide and profited tens of millions before being caught, and he must also pay substantial restitution and serve supervised release.
   

4. Libraries See Spike in Usage from Budget-Conscious Families (ccxmedia.org) — Plymouth’s Hennepin County Library branch now leads the entire county system in checkouts, reflecting a surge in use by budget-conscious families seeking free activities and resources. Countywide, checkouts are up 3 percent this year, and more residents are visiting in person for programs, space, and new offerings like special Prince-themed library cards.
   

5. Niwot High cross country #1 and #2 at Nike Cross Nationals (lhvc.com) — Wayzata High School from Plymouth edged Niwot’s girls cross country team by just five points to win the Nike Cross Nationals title in Portland. The story highlights Niwot’s dominant boys championship and the girls’ strong runner-up finish, detailing standout performances and the program’s growing national reputation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plymouth

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Plymouth Young Athletes
  Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• Plymouth Concert Band Holiday Concert
  Wayzata High School , 4955 Peony Ln N , Plymouth
  4:00 pm
• Magical Holiday Lights Tour - Plymouth Experience - Dec 14th
  Cowboy Jack's Plymouth , 4120 Berkshire Ln N , Plymouth
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• 7th/8th Orchestra Concert
  Wayzata Central Middle School , 305 Vicksburg Lane North , Plymouth
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Orchestra Concert - 7th Gr & 8th Gr
  Wayzata East Middle School , 12000 Ridgemount Ave W , Plymouth
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• STMA vs Wayzata
  St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East , 4862 Naber Ave. NE , St Michael
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Minnetonka Center for the Arts Fall Classes
  Minnetonka Center For the Arts , 2240 N Shore Dr , Wayzata
  9:00 am

Monday December 15

• Basketball: Girls 6/7/8 @ PMS
  Plymouth Middle School Minneapolis, MN 55427
  4:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Wayzata, MN Calendar
  6:30 pm
• Choir Concert
  Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Minneapolis, MN 55427
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Apparently the guy I hired for snow removal is not legit… my driveway is not done and it’s late Wednesday evening.
  I need other options now. I need removal for the season. You need either a serious snow blower or plow. (Nextdoor East Medicine Lake)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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