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The Richfield Recap - July 28, 2022 |
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Minnesota Whitecaps to make Richfield home
Big-time skates are heading to the Richfield Ice Arena this fall.
On July 26, the Richfield City Council approved a lease agreement between the Richfield Ice Arena and the Minnesota Whitecaps, Minnesota’s professional-level women’s hockey team.
“We are so lucky to have the Whitecaps making their home in Richfield,” remarked Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez, “and the Whitecaps are lucky too. We have a rich hockey history and are able to offer them a true home with a great local fan base.”
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This Saturday: Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5k
This weekend, more than 1,100 runners will head to Richfield for the 20th Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5k.
The half marathon will begin at 7 a.m. at Veterans Park. The USATF-certified half marathon course then takes runners throughout Taft Lake Park, Christian Park, Augsburg Park and nearly all the way around Wood Lake Nature Center. The 5k course, which begins at 7:30 a.m., will also start at Veterans Park and be an out-and-back route to Taft Lake Park.
Residents are encouraged to come out and cheer on the runners! Check the course map to find the best location for your household.
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Road work updates: 65th Street Reconstruction & Hwy 77
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 The 65th Street reconstruction project has officially broken! The project will improve pavement conditions, replace deteriorating sidewalks and curbs, upgrade underground utilities and improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. The project is expected to last through fall 2023.
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 Half-way there, Richfield! Beginning last weekend, the northbound ramps, exits and lanes of Hwy 77 were closed to traffic. The southbound lanes, exits and ramps are fully opened. The northbound closures are expected to last until August 15.
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Next Week: Unity in the Community
This year's Unity in the Community celebration will be held on August 5, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Pavilion. The event will offer free school supplies, a resource fair, plus great music and opportunities to connect with the community. Come out and join us!
Parking is available at the pavilion parking lot, and at the Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel after 5 p.m.
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Figure Skating Championship at Ice Arena
Last weekend, the Ice Arena welcomed the 2022 US Collegiate Figure Skating Championships to Richfield. Over 130 collegiate athletes competed, representing 54 universities and colleges from throughout the country. In addition, the Skate St. Paul Competition was also held with more than 120 local athletes participating. The event was free and open to the public.
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All the feels in Richfield....
Over the past month, local news stations have captured the best of Richfield. Check out these heart-warming news segments for a little boost.
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