Take a Tour of Richfield's Public Art

The city is promoting its outdoor sculptures and other art with a new brochure created by the RIchfield residents Kevin Klos and Bob Teslow.

Richfield Rec Fees Hold Steady as Other Cities Increase Prices

While most cities are having to increase fees for recreation options, Richfield has been able to hold steady for now.

PHOTOS: Augsburg Park Hosts the Sounds of Dan Perry and Ice Cream

Dan Perry and Ice Cream entertained young and old Thursday evening as part of the Concerts in the Park series of performances at Augsburg Park this summer.

Getting things going with the signature Motown classic, "Dancing in the Streets," Dan Perry and Ice Cream had the crowd that gathered in Augsburg Park tapping their feet and singing along from their chairs and blankets on the lawn. And then out came the bubble machines! Children danced and played in the bubbles tirelessly as the band played a variety of well known songs such as Niel Diamond's "Thank the Lord for the Nighttime," "Top of the World" by The Carpenters, and "Stoned Soul Picnic" by The 5th Dimension. They even covered a Reba MaEntire tune. Check out the photo gallery above for pictures from the park, especially all the children playing in the bubbles. Concerts in the Park is sponsored by Richfield-Bloomington Credit Union and …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: School's Out for High Schoolers

Five need-to-know news bites.

1)   Thursday is the last day of school for Richfield High School students. 2)   The Concerts in the Park series is kicking off with a performance by the Richfield Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. Thursday at Augsburg Park.  The concerts will happen every Thursday until Aug. 11—Aug.18 if a make-up day due to rain is necessary. 3)   The Richfield Community Center is hosting its weekly arts and crafts activity for seniors from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday morning. No registration is needed. 4)   Centennial Elementary School held its academic awards ceremony Thursday morning. Stay tuned for photos from the event on Richfield Patch. 5)   Construction on the Richfield Metro Sewer Project is still taking place along 11th Avenue from 74th to 76th Street and on …

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Straw Bale Gardening Provides a Solution for Lack of Gardening Space, Poor Soil

Do you want to grow your own vegetables, but don't have the room or have bad soil? Straw bale gardening could be the perfect solution and a professional will be teaching a class in Richfield about it soon.

Joel Karsten started out on a farm near Worthington, MN helping his father with the dairy cows, the crops and eventually, the tree nursery. But he learned his love for gardening from his grandmother, who worked in her garden until she was 92 years old. Motivated by his grandmother’s example, Karsten headed to the University of Minnesota to get a degree in horticulture science, becoming a certified nursery and landscape professional–essentially, a professional gardener. Then, nine years ago, on an early morning drive through farm country, Karsten heard a caller on a rural radio talk show ask a gardening expert about using straw bales as a way to container garden. The show’s host admitted he’d never heard of such a thing, but Karsten was …

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Patch Picks: Summer Camps & Activities

Richfield Patch details great local summer camps and activities to keep kids busy.

While snow is still on the ground, and the first day of spring hasn't hit yet, summer will soon be here. So, it's time to make plans for keeping the kids busy. Richfield Patch is here to help with a list of five local summer programs. Five Great Local Summer Camps and Activities for Kids & Teens All programs are conveniently held in Richfield. For more information, see the attached program guides. Stay tuned for another Patch Picks on March 17 featuring the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

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Richfield's Weekly Review

Winter Sports End While More Snow Falls

Richfield, Holy Angels sports teams close out winter season and whatever else you may have missed from the week that was.

The week was marked by yet another winter storm warning for Richfield and much of the state on Saturday and Sunday. Tons of snow came floating down from the sky on Sunday, causing crashes, headaches and frowns across the state. While the weather was the topic of the weekend, much more went on in town throughout the week: Government House Rep. Linda Slocum (D-Richfield) applauded Gov. Mark Dayton for his veto of the Republicans’ budget bill. She called the bill reckless and said the bill would’ve taken Minnesota in the wrong direction. The Neighborhood Files Local resident Brenna Pederson was recognized for her achievements in art at the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards (MSAA) at the Minnesota College of Art and Design (MCAD). Richfield …

PHOTOS: Richfield Recreation's Century of Hats Style Show

Richfield Recreation Center partners with Edina Park Plaza and hat collector for vintage hat fashion show.

Richfield Recreation Services partnered with Edina Park Plaza and vintage clothing collector Heather Edgington to showcase and play a little dress up with hats dated from the 1860's through the 1930's on Feb. 16 at the Richfield Community Center.

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5 Things to Do This Weekend

Many parents are planning their weekends and Richfield Patch is here to help.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Or maybe you want to leave the kids with Grandma to get a few hours of fresh air. Whatever your needs—or wants—Richfield Patch has five inexpensive, fun options to get some exercise, entertainment and outdoor time. Ice Skating Eight of Richfield’s 22 parks feature pleasure or hockey rinks for all to enjoy for free: Worried about the cold? Have no fear. Christian and Donaldson Parks offer warming houses. Christian Park’s warming house is open Saturdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m., while Donaldson Park’s house is open Sundays 1-7 p.m. If the temperatures are too warm or too cold the rinks may close on any given day. If you have questions, call the Richfield Recreation Services Department at 612-861-…

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Richfield Ski, Snowboard Volunteer Teaching Program Begins 2011 Season

Individuals with developmental disabilities prepare to hit the slopes with a hand from community volunteers.

The Richfield Recreation Services Department's Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE) program, which teaches skiing and snowboarding to people with developmental disabilities, will begin its 21st season on Thursday. The program, which is a combined coorporative of Richfield, Bloomington, MN, Edina, MN and Eden Prairie, MN, uses volunteers who are intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders to teach. Kelly Mertes, the recreation supervisor for Richfield Recreation Services and a city employee since 2004, currently helps oversee the longstanding program. Begun by Mo Fahnestock, who to this day volunteers as a ski instructor, Mertes said the program continues to attract a high number of volunteers and participants. By mid-…

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