K-12 COVID Spike + Dumpster Body Investigation + New Target Jobs

Happy Friday, people of Richfield! Here's hoping it's been a good weekend and that good things lie ahead for the weekend. But first, here's what's going on today in Richfield in breakfast-site bites perfect to go with your morning coffee.

First, today's weather:

Not a great chance of sun and in fact, it will be mostly cloudy, with a little rain. High: 77 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Richfield today:

1. Huge spike in COVID-19 cases among Minnesota preK-12 students, school workers (Bring Me The News)
2. Comcast To Award Grants To Hennepin County BIPOC Business Owners (Richfield Patch)
3. Investigation underway after body found in Bloomington dumpster, police stop suspect in Minneapolis (KSTP)
4. Target plans to add 1,000 new jobs in Twin Cities starting at $20 per hour (Minneapolis Patch)

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Today in Richfield:

• "A Bench in the Sun" Play + Pre-Show Lunch (Included) (12:15 PM)

Richfield Patch Notebook

• Academy of Holy Angels: "The College Board recently recognized AHA Senior Shalim Montes Hernandez in the National Hispanic Recognition Program for Excellence in
• Academy of Holy Angels: "Congratulations to STARS Girls Soccer on earning their second consecutive Tri-Metro Conference Championship earlier this week! The team has gone undefeated in conference play the past two seasons and is currently ranked #2 in the class A..." (Facebook)
• City of Richfield, Minnesota - Local Government: "They say, "necessity is the mother of all invention." That was definitely true for the Richfield Public Schools system following World War II. During the early baby boom of the 1950s, Richfield's schools, as well as schools around the co..." (Facebook)
• Fraser - Minnesota: "The Fraser Gala, presented by U.S. Bank is back at the Hilton Minneapolis, where the exclusive event will channel the vibrant colors and sultry jazz sounds of New Orleans. Whether you join in person or from home, getting dressed for the ..." (Facebook)
• St. Richard's Catholic Church: "Come join us next Friday when the parking lot at St. Richard becomes a giant outdoor movie theater ... what used to be known as a "drive in" movie. The event is free, but space is limited so please scan the code below to reserve your spo..." (Facebook)
• Progress Valley, Inc.: "PROGRESS VALLEY ONLINE AUCTION THE BIDDING IS HOT, HOT, HOT AND WE ARE DOWN TO THE LAST HOURS OF OUR ONLINE AUCTION! THANKS TO MANY OF YOU WE HAVE SURPASSED OUR GOAL OF $1,000, BUT LET’S KEEP GOING! AUCTION BIDDING IS OPEN NOW UNTIL 4:00..." (Facebook)

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About me: I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start. I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.

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