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Good morning to you Richfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new return fees at Richfield-based Best Buy could hit you

Also on today's calendar: Open Skating and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow, mainly later, 1-2", temps: high: 36, low: 6. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Sunshine, windy and colder, with a high of 9 and low of -2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Retailers deploy AI and fees to fight holiday return fraud (newsday.com) — Richfield readers may notice Best Buy tightening its return rules, including restocking fees on many opened electronics bought for the holidays. The story explains how major retailers nationwide are adding mail-in return fees and using AI tools to crack down on fraud, while warning that stricter policies could frustrate customers who are used to free, easy returns.
   

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Noon Year's Eve
    Washburn Community Library , 5244 Lyndale Avenue South , Minneapolis
    11:00 am
  • Open Skating
    Richfield Ice Arena , 636 E 66th St , Richfield
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Living the Message
    Minneapolis Campus , 5025 Knox Avenue South , Minneapolis
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • Mount Olivet Community Meals
    Minneapolis Campus , 5025 Knox Avenue South , Minneapolis
    4:00 pm
    • Friday January 9
  • The Dust of Suns Quartet: Alyosha Live in the Galleries
    The Museum of Russian Art , 5500 Stevens Avenue , Minneapolis
    7:00 pm

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