🌱 Patch AM: How Richfield veterans can learn beekeeping for free next month

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In today's newsletter:

• How Richfield veterans can learn beekeeping for free next month
• See how Richfield's gas prices stack up across Hennepin County

Also on today's calendar: Richfield Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 62, low: 57.
• Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Veterans Gain Hands-On Beekeeping Skills (minnesotaagconnection.com) — Veterans in Richfield can sign up now for a free, hands-on beekeeping workshop at the Bee Veterans apiary near MSP Airport on October 11. The one-hour session offers protective gear, beginner-friendly instruction, and practical hive experience, with accessibility accommodations available by request. Space is limited and advance registration is required for Minnesota veterans 18 and older.
   

• Lowest regular gas price in Hennepin County hits $3.99 for week ending Sept. 19 (northhennepinnews.com) — Richfield drivers are part of a Hennepin County gas market where the lowest reported regular price hit $3.99 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. Countywide, regular averaged $4.38, slightly above the Minnesota average of $4.33. The report explains how global conflicts, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are keeping prices volatile.
   

📸 Around Richfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Night Hike →
  Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Richfield Farmers Market →
  Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield
  8:00 am
• Harvest Festival →
  Richfield Community Center, Richfield
  12:00 pm
• Mobile Food Pantry at St. Nicks →
  7227 Penn Ave South, Richfield
  1:00 pm
• Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods →
  Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Apple Cidering →
  Richfield Community Center, Richfield
  1:00 pm
Monday September 28
• VEAP Office at City of Richfield →
  6700 Portland Ave, Richfield
  9:00 am
• Bird Hike →
  Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Picture Day
  Justice Page Middle School, 1 W 49th St, Minneapolis
  8:45 am
Wednesday September 30
• VEAP Office at City of Richfield →
  6700 Portland Ave, Richfield
  9:00 am
Thursday October 1
• 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

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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

• Ex-Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn sentenced to 16 months in federal child sex trafficking case (kimt.com)
• The Toro Company Announces $1.5 Million Investment in the (umn.edu)
• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 50 years of conservation (mprnews.org)

Edina

• LETTER: Constitutional amendment on Permanent School Fund: Here we vote! (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

• U Of M Announces Massive Budget Cuts As 'Baby Bust' Looms (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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