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Welcome, 2025!
As we close out 2024, we celebrate everything we have accomplished together in the past year. Here's a quick snapshot of our year in Richfield:
- 252 boulevard trees were planted
- Over 5,000 calls were responded to by Richfield Fire
- 67 community members served on boards & commissions
- 82 vendors participated in the 35th season of the Richfield Farmers Market
- Recreation services saw over 4,000 individual registrations for programs
- 201 people toured the Richfield Water Plant
- 167 school field trips were taken at Wood Lake Nature Center
- 1,625 visitors enjoyed the Half Haunted Halloween celebration
- 500 community members attended the Earth Day event at Wood Lake Nature Center
- Wood Lake Nature Center produced 17 gallons of maple syrup
- 42,234 of 100 ml Fireball bottles were sold at our four municipal liquor stores
- 4,134 building permits were issued
- 2,948 rental housing units were inspected
- 53 new staff were welcomed
- 6 retirements were celebrated
Thank you for a great year, Richfield! Here's to 2025!
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 In 2024, we hosted 12 Fare For All pop-up grocery stores at the Richfield Community Center, with 144 transactions in December alone. Fare For All offers fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off retail prices - and everyone is welcome to shop. The more people who participate, the better the deals get for everyone.
We’re excited to continue in 2025 with dates set throughout the year. Join us at the Richfield Community Center on select Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.: January 14, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 20, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 23, October 21, November 18 and December 16.
 The Richfield Farmers Market is gearing up for its 36th! We're seeking local growers and producers within 200 miles of Richfield to join this well-loved community staple. Fresh produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, and more are welcome. One space is reserved for vendors supplying out-of-season produce. Grower cooperatives and cottage food producers are encouraged to apply. Be part of the tradition – contact us today to learn more!
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 Board game night
Friday January 4: 4 - 9 p.m.
Board Game Nights are held at the Community Center (7000 Nicollet Avenue) on the first Saturday of the month from 4 to 9 p.m. The events are free and registration is not required. Mark your calendar for our upcoming dates: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5 and May 3.
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 Think Spring: Seed Swap
Sunday February 2: 12 - 2 p.m.
Think spring and join us for a seed swap at the Richfield Community Center! Bring your extra garden seeds, connect with fellow gardeners and take home new seeds to try in your garden. Refreshments and seed envelopes will be provided. This event is free and registration is not required.
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 Just before the holidays, staff from across the city convened to celebrate and recognize their colleagues. This celebration recognized staff at their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 AND 35 year milestones! Awards were also presented to staff who have done an exemplary job demonstrating city values and going the extra mile.
The bottom line is we appreciate the people we work with and have fun too. If you've been looking for a new adventure, take a look at our open positions! Don't see anything you're interested in? Check back in a few weeks, new positions are posted regularly!
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 Know where to place your waste by using the 2025 Garbage and Recycling service guide, which should be in mailboxes in the coming week! In the meantime, use the online guide for information on acceptable items, tips for cart maintenance, available services and more.
In case you missed it: Christmas tree pickups
 Is your Christmas tree dried out, dropping needles and ready to go? Pack up your ornaments and plan for your tree removal.
All garbage haulers will be picking up Christmas trees from January 6 -17. The cost is $13.11 per tree and will be added to your bill. Residents do not need to have yard waste collection to use this service. Please contact your hauler directly via phone or email to schedule collection.
Trees should be left at the curb or alley for pick-up on your regular collection day. To ensure that your tree is picked up, do not wrap it in a bag and remove decorations such as wires, stands, ornaments and tinsel. Only natural, unpainted trees will be collected. Do not cut up your tree or put it in your yard waste cart.
Questions? We've got you! E-mail garbageandrecycling@richfieldmn.gov for more information.
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