🌱 Patch AM: Why Richfield is urgently warning residents to stay off the ice

Coffee in hand, Richfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Richfield is urgently warning residents to stay off the ice

Also on today's calendar: Richfield Spartans vs Robbinsdale Area Schools and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Colder; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 34 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
• Saturday: Snow, 1-2"; breezy, colder, with a high of 24 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Warning after naturalist falls through ice on Twin Cities lake (bringmethenews.com) — Richfield officials are urging residents to stay off local lakes and ponds after a Wood Lake Nature Center naturalist fell through the ice at Richfield Lake but managed to crawl to safety. The city warns that changing temperatures, drainage systems, and snow cover make ice conditions especially unpredictable, and points residents to Minnesota DNR resources for staying safe around winter ice.
   

📸 Around Richfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Play Date: Wood Lake Naturalist
  Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

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

Saturday January 10

• Yoga in the Gallery: Sankalpa for the New Year
  The Museum of Russian Art , 5500 Stevens Avenue , Minneapolis
  9:00 am
• Neighbor to Neighbor Day
  Minneapolis Campus , 5025 Knox Avenue South , Minneapolis
  9:30 am

Thursday January 15

• Mount Olivet Community Meals
  Minneapolis Campus , 5025 Knox Avenue South , Minneapolis
  4:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Sound Bath with Fine Tuning Sound Therapy
  The Museum of Russian Art , 5500 Stevens Avenue , Minneapolis
  7:00 pm

Friday January 23

• Richfield Spartans vs Robbinsdale Area Schools
  Richfield High School , 7001 Harriet Ave Door 4 , Richfield
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Family Storytime
  Edina Library , 5280 Grandview Square , Edina
  10:00 am
• Stories With Bloomington ECFE
  Oxboro Library , 8801 Portland Avenue South , Bloomington
  10:00 am
• Open Skate
  Edina, MN Calendar , 7501 Ikola Way , Edina
  11:30 am
• Friends of the Penn Lake Library Adult Book Club
  Penn Lake Library , 8800 Penn Avenue South , Bloomington
  1:00 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Edina Library , 5280 Grandview Square , Edina
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

• Jaguars skate to third at New Hope tourney; Stars sweep at Blake (hometownsource.com)
• Jefferson, Kennedy high schools name 2025-26 ExCEL nominees (hometownsource.com)
• 'Rodent Contamination' and 'Filth' Triggers Multi-State Recall of Popular Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (thehealthy.com)

Edina

• Special ed students, student actors team up for one-night-only show in Edina (hometownsource.com)
• Amidst attacks, Somali resident says Edina can do better (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

Ok Richfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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