🌱 Patch AM: How a Richfield park arrest sparked a statewide political firestorm.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Richfield park arrest sparked a statewide political firestorm.

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• President Donald Trump warns Minnesota is 'being taken over' by Somali immigrants, urges native Minnesotans to 'fight back' — 'The Somalians should not be allowed to get away with what they are doing' (newsbreak.com) — Richfield enters the national spotlight after federal agents arrested an 18-year-old in a local park, accusing him of plotting a terrorism-related attack linked to the Mall of America. The arrest has fueled a heated political clash between Donald Trump and Minnesota leaders over Somali immigrants, crime, and public safety, with officials stressing support for Somali Minnesotans and cooperation among law enforcement.
   

📸 Around Richfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richfield

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• VEAP Office at City of Richfield →
  6700 Portland Ave, Richfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 15
• Family Storytime →
  Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield
  10:15 am
• Polar Bear Nights →
  Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield
  2:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Richfield Farmers Market →
  Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield
  8:00 am
• Patina Grand Opening →
  Patina, 2906 West 66th Street, Richfield
  9:30 am
• Spook-tacular Costume Party →
  Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield
  10:00 am
• Mobile Food Pantry at St. Nicks →
  7227 Penn Ave South, Richfield
  1:00 pm
• Trazando Nuestras Historias en Comunidad: Grabado en Linoleo →
  Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Bible Class (Adults) | Minor Prophets →
  Church Building, 6215 Oliver Ave S, Richfield
  8:30 am
• Bible Class (Kids) →
  Church Building, 6215 Oliver Ave S, Richfield
  8:30 am
• Worship Gathering →
  Church Building, 6215 Oliver Ave S, Richfield
  9:30 am
• Teen Meeting →
  Church Building, 6215 Oliver Ave S, Richfield
  11:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

• Somali-American Gang Violence Divides Experts As Minnesota Suburbs Reel From Mass Shootings (foreignpolicyjournal.com)
• Let's apply GOP logic to our Gun Control Fail. (blogspot.com)
• Gas Filtration Market To 2035: Biopharma Sterility Mandates Propel Expansion (indexbox.io)

Edina

• Minnesota Somali gang violence: soccer is the cure (americanthinker.com)

Ok Richfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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