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The Wood Lake Nature Center is trying to raise the $24 million it needs to quadruple its size and become more accessible.

In recognition of its regional status by both the state and federal governments, Richfield’s Wood Lake Nature Center has more than half the funding needed for its renovation plans.

The all-terrain wheelchairs are designed like mountain bikes with thick tires and shocks and can be used in all four of Minnesota’s seasons.

A gusher of federal spending on infrastructure projects is raising hopes that numerous Minnesota projects beyond roads and bridges get the go-ahead in 2022.

Twin Cities nature centers see building boom as popularity grows, programming changes Aging nature centers get million-dollar face-lifts to better meet changing interests  June 26, 2021 — 2:55pm Text size Copy shortlink: Many Twin Cities nature centers are getting makeovers as officials remodel or rebuild aging structures to adapt to programming changes and a growing demand for environmental education. From ...

Richfield officials nix notion of building new community center — for now City officials cite cost and uncertainty of building a new community center.  January 18, 2021 — 8:37pm Text size Copy shortlink: Richfield city officials have decided that building a community center on a key piece of property isnt feasible, given the financial burden it would put on the city and residents. Officials cited other reasons to hold off, includ...

If all goes as planned, a new system could be in place by fall 2021 For years, Richfield city staff have been exploring the establishment of an organized system for collecting residents’ garbage, recyclables, and organic material. Most recently, that process took the form of three online listening sessions, as the effort to institute organized collection intensified. Held Dec. 18, 19 and 22, the sessions gave residents a chance to hear about the city’s proposal, provide comments and a...

The city of Richfield is exploring the feasibility of building a community center where American Legion Post 435 currently stands, but the veterans organization objects to the way planners are going about their study. Legion members say that for the post to remain viable, it must sell the property, which abuts Veterans Park near the intersection of East 66th Street and Portland Avenue. That transaction will have to wait, however, after the city put a seven-month moratorium on development neighb...