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In today's newsletter:

• How a Richfield high school ended up before Minnesota's top court
• Why were ICE agents operating in Richfield during a deadly crackdown?

Also on today's calendar: Family Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trans Woman's Case Against a Catholic School Goes to State Supreme Court (newwaysministry.org) — A Richfield Catholic high school is at the center of a Minnesota Supreme Court case that could redefine job protections for transgender employees at religious institutions statewide. A former Academy of Holy Angels librarian argues she was effectively fired for pursuing gender transition, while the Archdiocese claims broad First Amendment exemptions. Justices are weighing how far religious autonomy extends over secular staff roles.
   

• House Democrat forces Trump impeachment vote over ICE (deseret.com) — Richfield residents are briefly spotlighted in a national controversy, as an AP photo shows ICE agents operating in the city during a broader federal crackdown that sparked outrage and an attempted impeachment of President Trump. A Texas Democrat has forced a House vote accusing Trump of abusing power by directing ICE and Border Patrol operations that led to several civilian deaths. The outcome could shape future oversight of federal immigration enforcement.
   

📸 Around Richfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richfield

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• VEAP Office at City of Richfield →
  6700 Portland Ave, Richfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Stewardship Meal: Traditional (West)
  West Campus, 7150 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Family Storytime →
  Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield
  10:15 am
• Caregiver Support Group
  Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis
  10:30 am
• Mount Olivet Community Meal
  Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Richfield Farmers Market →
  Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield
  8:00 am
• Mobile Food Pantry at St. Nicks →
  7227 Penn Ave South, Richfield
  1:00 pm
• Beaded Keychain Workshop →
  Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield
  1:30 pm
• Live Music: Inside Straight →
  Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Penn Fest →
  Richfield MN
  12:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Mount Olivet Play Day
  Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis
  9:00 am
• VEAP Office at City of Richfield →
  6700 Portland Ave, Richfield
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

• GEAPS announces 2026-27 board leadership (hpj.com)
• Domestic violence conference in Bloomington (hometownsource.com)
• New task force targets human, sex trafficking in Twin Cities (hometownsource.com)

Edina

• Wayzata boys soccer steals a road win at Edina (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

• 35 Mph Wind Gusts, Flooding Downpours To Hit Twin Cities Metro (patch.com)
• Here's What Triggered Carson Wentz's $100K Bonus Against The Packers (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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