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The Richfield Recap - May 5, 2022 |
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Wood Lake Nature Center promotes project
Today, we celebrate 51 years of Wood Lake Nature Center as a treasured gathering place in the community and the region. In recent weeks, staff has been sharing its dream of a safer, more efficient, more accessible building with visiting elected officials, including Representative Ilhan Omar, and members of the Minnesota House and Senate Finance Committees. These policymakers have come to learn more about a proposed new building that can accommodate the 730 school groups and 100,000 visitors that gather at Wood Lake each year.
Staff will continue to share this vision with the public and other federal, state, and local officials in an effort to find solutions to fund a new building and keep Wood Lake Nature Center viable into the future.
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Student art exhibit opens at Community Center
The Arts Commission is presenting an exhibit of artwork by students from Richfield High School. The work will be on display at the Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) through the month of June. Art teachers Adam Miller and Grace Sacher have assembled works by fifteen students from the Class.
An open house will kick off the exhibit on Friday, May 6, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to support these talented students and their incredible work by attending the open house, or visiting the exhibit during regular Community Center hours (Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
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Richfield Lake clean-up reschedule for Saturday
Come out this Saturday, May 7, from 9-11 a.m. and join members of the Community Services and Sustainability Commissions in removing litter around Richfield Lake. Bags, gloves, and trash grabbers will be provided. Residents are welcome to bring rakes to help remove trash from the edge of the lake. Meet staff and community members at the playground at 6400 Dupont Ave.
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Legal Advice Clinic on Friday
Volunteer attorneys will be available on Friday, May 6, to offer free legal advice to community members. Attorneys will be at the Richfield Community center from 1-4 p.m. to offer input on matters related to family law, immigration law, criminal law and more.
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Register your garage sale today
The City-Wide Garage Sale will be held May 19-21. Registration includes a spot on the official garage sale list and map, which is published online and available at Richfield buildings and liquor stores. The deadline to register is Monday, May 9.
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Supple represents Richfield in climate change discussion
Yesterday, councilmember Mary Supple participated in a virtual panel with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Representatives from Richfield, Biwabik, and New Ulm joined Commissioner Katrina Kessler to discuss the effects of climate change on municipalities and residents across the state. Councilmember Supple talked about the increased rainfall and storms, as well as effects of the urban heat island on public health. Local media outlets also covered the event, and highlighted Richfield's input in their stories.
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Hannah Yang, MPR News: Report finds a quarter of Minnesota community plans don’t address climate caused extreme weather
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Esme Murphy, WCCO News: Thousands Of MN Homes, Roads At Risk Of Flooding Due To Climate Change, MPCA Says
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Congrats to Dessertopia!
Three cheers for Ebony Turner and Dessertopia on the one year anniversary of the opening of her bakery in the Hub. Ebony was interviewed this week by Fox 9 and showcased some of her delicious treats for viewers.
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