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The Richfield Recap - Jan. 26, 2023 |
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HRA seeks development partner for regional destination
One of Richfield’s largest and last-standing redevelopment parcels will soon be up for grabs as the city begins the process of looking for a future development partner and landowner. The 3.7 acre property, located in the northwest corner of I-494 and Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue), is the result of decades of work and a unique public-private partnership.
“The city first acquired property as part of the 77th street underpass project back in 2000 and has been working on funding the project ever since,” noted Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director. “Just as tunnel construction finally commenced, long-time Richfield business, Metro Sales, decided to consolidate operations and donated a portion of its land to the city’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority. They also expressed a desire to partner on the future redevelopment with the parcel they still own.”
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Stretch your legs tomorrow at Family Dome Days!
Come out tomorrow from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and enjoy open play time at the Holy Angels indoor heated dome (6600 Nicollet Avenue, behind the school). This event is open to all ages! The recreation team will bring parachutes, soccer balls, hula hoops, portable frisbee golf chains and frisbees plus bean bags and boards. All youth under 14 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult, and each individual must pay to enter the dome. Registrations and payment will be accepted at the door.
Disfrute de tiempo libre para jugar en el domo interior de la academia Holy Angels, mañana a la 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Este tiempo libre en el domo es para todas las edades. Nuestro equipo del departamento de recreación llevará equipo incluyendo a pelotas, paracaídas, aros de hula, discos voladores, juegos con bolsas de frijol, y más. Todos los menores de 14 años tienen que ser acompañados por un adulto. Hay que registrarse individualmente en línea o en la puerta.
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 Valentines Luminary walk at WLNC
On February 14, stroll along a candle-lit trail with a loved one through the woods and cattails illuminated by hundreds of luminaries. The event includes live music, with opportunities to warm up around a crackling fire with hot cocoa and smores. The luminary trail (20-30 minutes in length) will close at 7:30 pm. The event is $6 per person, and preregistration is required.
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 The perfect pie crust?!
Register now for this hands-on class to learn how to make an easy, never-fail pie crust. On February 10, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. you can learn from an expert and practice mixing the dough and rolling it out. Then enjoy pie samples and coffee, and take home a fresh pie crust to make into your favorite pie at home. Marilyn delights in creating new pie flavors, and her pies were previously featured on "On the Road" with KSTP's Jason Davis.
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State-run COVID-19 testing sites to close this week
State-run COVID-19 testing sites in four locations around the state will close this week, marking the end of their nearly three-year run serving Minnesotans. The St. Paul Midway site will close on Friday, Jan. 27, the Duluth site will close on Jan. 28 and the sites in Brooklyn Park and at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport will close on Jan. 29.
How Minnesotans can get a COVID-19 test:
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Order free at-home rapid tests through the state’s COVID-19 at-home rapid testing program.
- Check with your insurance company about ways to get free rapid tests from pharmacies.
- Contact your health care provider or a local pharmacy.
- Find a testing option near you through the state’s Find Testing Locations map.
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RPD welcomes newest social worker, Jill DeMars
Late last year, Jill DeMars joined the Richfield Police Department as the newest Police Embedded Social Worker for the city. In her role with the police department, DeMars will assist officers and other staff with connecting community members with services and referrals and offering support to those in need. The goal of the embedded social worker program is to connect individuals with services and support and to reduce the need for additional calls for service.
Prior to joining RPD, DeMars worked closely with police in her role as social worker for Carver and Ramsey counties. She lives in Delano with her family and enjoys needlepoint and antiquing in her spare time.
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In case you missed it....
Last week, federal partners Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Ilhan Omar gathered at Wood Lake Nature Center to celebrate the $3 million that was secured for a new nature center building. A request for $12 million in the state bonding Bill is before the Minnesota State Legislature. We are excited for Wood Lake's future and proud how this nature center has brought the community together around nature for over 50 years.
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