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The Richfield Recap - March 9, 2023 |
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The sweetest time of year!
Sap is flowing in the Silver Maple trees at Wood Lake Nature Center, which means spring is just around the corner. School groups, volunteers, and staff are working hard to tap the maple trees, collect the sap and fire up the evaporator for hours at a time. To produce one gallon of syrup, 40 gallons of sap of sap must be collected and processed.
We give thanks for the knowledge passed down from the Indigenous peoples living in northeastern North America who first produced maple syrup and maple sugar. Minnesota is one of a few states which has the perfect climate for maple sugaring.
To learn more about this magical process and how to identify if you have a maple tree in your own back yard, watch this tutorial on making your own maple syrup. Maple syrup kits are available for purchase of $10 at Wood Lake Nature Center (6710 Lake Shore Drive), and include a sap bag, holder, spile, and instruction sheets on how to cook 100% real maple syrup!
How much water are you really using?
Did you know you can monitor your water utility usage and save money by signing up for a free account with WaterSmart? This app allows you to access real-time information on your home's water use, find ways to reduce water consumption and receive important notifications targeted directly to your service area.
When signing up, your account number for WaterSmart is your customer number, then your account number, separated by a dash. These numbers can be found at the top of any of your water bills. If you need help, please email Utility Billing with your name and address at: UBCredit@richfieldmn.gov.
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 Friday: Legal Advice clinic
This Friday, the Human Rights Commission will be hosting a free clinic to provide people with legal advice. The legal clinic will be held at the Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet) on March 10, from 1 to 4 p.m.. No appointment is needed. View flyer for details.
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 Sat/Sun: Whitecaps' last home games
Come out this weekend and catch the last home games for the Minnesota Whitecaps. The Whitecaps, Minnesota's professional womens hockey team, will be taking on the Connecticut Whales at the Richfield Ice Arena (636 East 66th Street). Games will be played at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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Metro Transit Route Changes
Beginning March 20, Metro Transit's Route 7 will no longer directly serve the VA Medical Center from Richfield. All northbound or southbound Route 7 trips will now travel nonstop between the 60th Street/28th Avenue intersection in South Minneapolis to Cedar Point Commons.
Richfield residents needing to take Metro Transit service to the VA Medical Center can access it:
- Via Route 7 by transferring to the Blue Line light rail at 46th Street Station or
- Via transferring to Route 22 at 56th Street/34th Avenue.
- Via Route 515 by transferring to the Blue Line light rail at Mall of America Station.
There will not be any other changes to Route 7 stops or schedule.
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The city offers an innovative and progressive culture with a vision towards the future. We provide a supportive environment for employees to thrive, with opportunities for professional and personal growth and competitive benefits and compensation.
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In case you missed it.... we're looking for commissioners!
 Richfield is currently seeking six representatives for three different Boards or Commissions:
Richfield Tourism and Promotion Board (NEW) - 2 openings: This board works to support and increase visibility for the city’s hospitality industry, including lodging businesses, restaurants, attractions, events and venues. The city is currently seeking applicants for a Resident Representative to fill a 2-year term (partial) and a Restaurant Representative to fill a 3-year term (full).
Advisory Board of Health - 2 openings: This eleven-member volunteer board is responsible for advising, consulting, and making recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the development, funding, and evaluation of community health services and programs.
Human Rights Commission - 2 openings: The Human Rights Commission helps to secure human rights and equal opportunity for the residents of Richfield in the areas of housing, employment, public accommodations, public services, and education and to align ourselves with goals set forth in the Minnesota Human Rights act.
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