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Hey there, Richfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an FBI terror sting suddenly unfolded in Richfield's Roosevelt Park
  • Why an alleged Mall of America plot ended with an arrest in Richfield
  • Richfield teen accused in foiled ISIS-inspired Mall of America plot

Also on today's calendar: Great Pumpkin Giveaway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy at times, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Richfield man says he captured video of FBI arresting man accused of plotting attack on Mall of America (kare11.com) — An FBI terrorism sting unfolded this week in Richfield's Roosevelt Park, where agents arrested an 18-year-old accused of plotting a mass-casualty attack at the Mall of America. A Richfield resident who witnessed the takedown described dozens of agents swarming a car after the suspect allegedly bought an assault rifle and ammunition from an undercover agent.
   

• Prosecutors say Minneapolis nightclub shooting may have been retaliation for earlier assault (mprnews.org) — Richfield figures into a broader Minnesota news roundup through the FBI's arrest there of a teenager accused of trying to buy a rifle as part of an alleged Mall of America attack plan. The story also covers a Minneapolis nightclub shooting case, ongoing statewide drought, and a large student walkout in Roseville.
   

• Minnesota Teen Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Mall of America Shooting Plot (easternherald.com) — An 18-year-old Richfield resident was arrested after allegedly buying an FBI-supplied rifle in a Richfield parking lot as part of what prosecutors say was an ISIS-inspired plan to attack the Mall of America later this month. Federal authorities say the weapon was rendered inoperable before the sting, and the teen now faces a terrorism-related firearm charge while being held pending a detention hearing.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Derek Heeren to Perform I SUCK: A VAMPIRE COMEDY at Two LA Venues in October (broadwayworld.com)
  • Bloomington-Richfield community calendar, Oct. 9-15 (hometownsource.com)
  • Minnesota man charged with ISIS-inspired plot on Jewish-owned Mall of America (jta.org)

Edina

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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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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