🌱 $2 Billion For Redwood Materials + Make The Road Opens New Office

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; a bit of morning snow. High: 45 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Redwood Materials has begun the process of receiving a $2 billion loan from the Department of Energy to develop its battery recycling and manufacturing facility to the east of Reno. The federal loan is part of the government's push to increase the battery supply chain for electric vehicles here in the U.S. Nevada officials were present at the announcement of the loan at Redwood Materials, and state government officials said they are optimistic that the investment will benefit the future of the local and state economy. (Subscription: Reno Gazette-Journal)
2. Make the Road, a nonprofit that focuses on helping immigrants with various issues, held a grand opening for their new Reno office last weekend. The organization opened its Las Vegas office in 2017 and has offices in four other states. (This Is Reno)
3. Ten first responders from various local agencies were honored during the annual Heroes with Heart banquet held this past Thursday. The event was hosted by the Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada, a nonprofit that helps assist those experiencing emotional trauma after emergencies. Check out the story at the link to read about the winners and their stories. (FoxReno.com)

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Today in Reno:

• Craft Fair At Enchanted Cat Café (1:00 PM)
• Cupid's Undie Run Reno At Wonder Aleworks (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here’s some post-Super Bowl trivia for you: 72 NFL players and 15 Super Bowl players since the 1966-67 season have hailed from Nevada. Check out more Super Bowl stats from across the country in this new BeenVerified study. (BeenVerified)
• Due to the amount of snow preventing equipment from removing fallen tree limbs, Crystal Peak Park is still closed and will remain closed until an arborist can get in with the proper equipment. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)
• Bring home a new furry family member! Check out this list of adoptable pets in the Reno area and learn more about Dezzy, Sam, Rosie, and more. (Reno Patch)

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About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.