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Save the date: Earth Day Celebration (April 26)
Mark your calendar and plan on joining us on Saturday, April 26 from 1- 4 p.m. at the Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Avenue South). Enjoy a free, all-ages Earth Day Celebration featuring a resource fair, nature activities and hands-on sustainability projects.
Highlights include:
- Seed ball making with Hennepin County Master Gardeners
- Newspaper pot crafting with the Richfield Garden Club
- Nature mobile activity with the Richfield Arts Commission
- Guided nature hikes at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. with Wood Lake naturalists
- Raptors presentation with Richardson Nature Center staff
- Augsburg Park cleanup – join in or check-out supplies
Coffee and baked goods will be available for purchase from the Richfield Baking Club.
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Nominations open for the 2025 Gene and Mary Jacobsen Award
 Know someone making a difference in Richfield? The Gene and Mary Jacobsen Award honors a family, group, organization, business or individual for outstanding community service, commitment to human rights or efforts to improve our community. Past winners include Joe Carr, Rissa Pahl, Santos Mejia, Brice Eichlersmith and Joyce Marrie.
Nominations are now open on the Richfield Human Rights Commission website and must be received by April 30, 2025.
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 While Richfield does not participate in 'No Mow May,' it’s important to remember that there are a number of ways you can help pollinators in the spring. Planting a pollinator garden using native perennials and eliminating the use of pesticides can both make a big difference.
City code states that grasses must be maintained at a height of eight inches or less. Many residents can mow their lawn less frequently and still abide by code requirements regarding grass length.
 Celebrate Richfield, connect with neighbors and have fun! Sample 100+ wines, beers and spirits from over 20 vendors while enjoying appetizers from local restaurants. All proceeds will help raise $30,000 for the Richfield community.
- Date: Thursday May 1
- Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Woodlake Health & Office Centre
Richfield Liquor is partnering with the event to highlight a vast selection of samples!
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MSP Airport runway improvements may impact flight patterns
 The MSP Airport is entering the second year of its runway improvement project, with Runway 12R/30L closing for two six-week periods:
- April 14 – May 23
- August 18 – September 26
During these times, travelers and residents may notice changes in flight patterns.
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Richfield to host Open Book meeting on April 14
 Hennepin County’s Open Book meetings provide an opportunity for property owners to discuss their 2025 valuations with the Assessor’s Office. Join us at the Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Avenue) on April 14 from 4 - 7 p.m to get your questions answered. There are several other meetings throughout Hennepin County including virtual sessions. Taxpayers can attend any meeting that works best for them. Details, including how to schedule a virtual session, will be included in your property’s valuation notice.
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Upcoming webinar: I-494 construction updates
 Planning for 2025 roadwork? Join MnDOT and Commuter Services for a free webinar on Tuesday, April 15, from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. to learn about the next phase of the I-494 construction project in Edina, Bloomington and Richfield.
Learn about:
- I-494/I-35W Interchange progress
- New Chicago Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
- Portland Avenue bridge reconstruction
- Westbound I-494 construction & E-ZPass lanes
- How to navigate detours with ease.
Register now to attend live or receive the recording and presentation slides.
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In case you missed it: A night to remember at the Richfield Community Center
 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever Adult & Child Dance! From dancing to cotton candy, it was a night full of fun and connection. More than 60 people came out to jump, jive and boogy!
Missed out? Don’t worry—this won’t be our last! Stay tuned for future events.
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