These Movie Theaters In The Richfield Area Are Open: List

Friday will kick off a very hot weekend. It's time to find a movie theater where the air conditioning is on full blast.

Home Alone Parent Edition From Richfield Police Department

It’s all about preparing your child to stay home alone before or after school, or while you run errands.

All Richfield 4th Graders Will Learn To Skate This School Year

While falling, flailing and flying across the ice, Richfield fourth-graders were all smiles.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Minneapolis Premium Outlets Host Back-to-School Celebrations

Popular Shopping Centers Offer Kid-friendly Activities and Giveaways Free to Public, Aug. 10 and Aug. 16

Family Fun Days at Albertville Premium Outlets

Celebrate the summer season with live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, retailer giveaways and more

Pay Your Age Returns To MN Build-A-Bear Stores With A Catch

Stores across the U.S., including in Minnesota, will be offering the promotion in the last week of June.

Touch-A-Truck at Albertville Premium Outlets

On June 15, local families are invited to experience favorite oversized vehicles up close

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Minneapolis-area Premium Outlets Host Back-to-School Celebrations

Kid-friendly Activities Open Free to Public, Aug. 11 and Aug. 17

What Minn. Parents Of Teenagers Should Know About E-Cigarettes

The rapid uptake of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices has reversed a long-term trend of declining teen tobacco use, a new survey finds.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

'No More Names' Tour to Reduce Gun Violence to Stop in Minnesota

The sister of a Newtown victim, as well as the son of slain Accent Signage founder, are among those who will be in attendance July 31.

Share Your Minnesota State Fair Experience on Patch

If you’re going to the fair in August, consider blogging about it.

Good News: Setting Records, Pro Athletes and ‘Saved’ Dancer

We’ve compiled the happiest stories from the west metro over the past week.

Meet the 2013-2014 Richfield Ambassador Candidates

Six young ladies are hoping to represent Richfield for the next year.

Meet the 2013-2014 Richfield Junior Ambassador Candidates

Four young ladies are hoping to represent Richfield for the next year.

What Our Dads Taught Us

What Does Your Dad Mean to You?

As Father's Day approaches, consider honoring the most influential men in your life by sharing their stories in Local Voices on Richfield Patch.

Is Your Garden Overflowing Yet? Feed The Hungry!

Food pantries call for help from the Twin Cities' gardeners.

Richfield Couple: ‘We Wanted Our Marriage Recognized By A Country, Not Just A State’

Residents Kathy Luebbe and Rev. Dr. Robyn Provis say being gay isn’t the most interesting thing about them.