Richfield Schools Granted $228K + Latest Police Reports

Happy Wednesday, Richfield! Here's what's happening today in town.

The state of Minnesota granted Richfield Public Schools $228,156 to fund a COVID-19 testing program for this academic year.

The funds are a part of the state's efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep students in their classrooms. The fund is supported by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories in Richfield today:

1. Richfield Public Schools were granted $228K for COVID tests. (Richfield Patch)
2. Police reports from Richfield, Sept. 15-21 (ECM Publishers)
3. DFL House leader Ryan Winkler announces candidacy for Hennepin County attorney. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
4. Richfield-based Best Buy announces a new membership program. (Twin Cities Business Magazine)

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Today in Richfield:

• "A Bench in the Sun" Play + Pre-Show Lunch (Included) (12:15 PM)

Richfield Patch Notebook

• City of Richfield, Minnesota - Local Government: "Richfield residents who live east of 3rd Avenue and west of 10th Avenue (this includes houses residing on the odd numbered side of 3rd Avenue and the even numbered side of 10th Avenue), tomorrow, October 5, is your garbage, recycling and..." (Facebook)
• Academy of Holy Angels: "Congratulations to Seniors Thomas Keller, Kennedy Nordstrom, Caitlin O'Rourke, Brigid Plunkett, Luke Szopa, and Katharine Wells on being named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program!" (Facebook)
• Piranhas Swim Club: "New Piranhas t-shirts now available on our team store! Just in time for upcoming meets! " (Facebook)

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