UPDATED: Richfield's 'Unity in the Community' Set for Another Year

The annual celebration is May 16.

Next Year, Schools Can Expect New Resources: Slocum Legislative Update

Richfield Rep. Linda Slocum gives an update on what's been happening at the Capitol.

Star Tribune: 2011 Gas Blast at Cub Foods Lot Sparks Lawsuit

The City of Minneapolis is suing CenterPoint Energy, the newspaper reported.

Thursday Is Tornado Drill Day in Minnesota

Sirens will sound at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday in Richfield and across the state as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Road Closure Continues as Penn in Southwest Minneapolis is Reconstructed

The project area is just north of Richfield on Penn Avenue.

F-Bombs OK? FCC Asks If It Should Ease Swearing, Nudity Ban

There is too much innuendo on TV as it is, commented one Richfield resident.

VIDEO: Richfield City Council April 9, 2013 Meeting

If you missed Tuesday's regular meeting, watch the replay here.

VIDEO: Demolition Done, Remodel Underway at 64th and Lyndale Liquor Store

The project began April 1.

Richfield Will Benefit from New Property Tax Legislation, Says Slocum

According to a press release, beginning next year, 75 percent of Minnesota homeowners will also would see an increase in their property tax refund.

City Switching to New Emergency Alert System

As of April 5, the City of Richfield stopped using the Code Red Community Alerting System.

I-94 Reconstruction Could Mean Major Delays for Twin Cities Cabin Goers

A 2013 resurfacing project on I-94 from Clearwater to St. Cloud could bring potential backup of up to 20 miles or more during peak travel times, according to MnDOT.

'Long Overdue' Liquor Store Revamp Begins Monday

This editor of "Just a Minute" details all the renovations planned for the liquor store on 64th Street and Lyndale Avenue.

(VIDEO) Richfield City Council March 26, 2013 Meeting

Lyndale Gardens, Food Safety Awards and parking lot design were among the items on the council's agenda.

Council Approves Final Lyndale Gardens Design Plans

The five council members approved the plans as well as a zoning change without hesitation Tuesday night.

Lyndale Gardens, Garbage Storage & Food Safety: Richfield City Council Agenda

The Richfield City Council has its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday night.

Lyndale Gardens Developer Seeks Final Design Approvals from Council

The Richfield City Council will consider two items crucial to the redevelopment project Tuesday night.

Will Richfield Get into the Garbage Business? Well, Maybe

For years the city council and community members have been discussing whether to move to a single garbage collection system in Richfield. When will the issue be put to bed? I don't know.

(VIDEO) Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting: March 18, 2013

If you missed this HRA meeting, watch it here.

Reminder: Snow and Rain Observers Needed by National Weather Service

Do you want to help the National Weather Service?

City to Sponsor Internet Safety Forum for Parents, Teens

The event is Tuesday, March 19.

(VIDEO) Hennepin County Attorney Shares His Thoughts on Gun Violence Prevention

Mike Freeman appears in his latest Justice Minute video.

UPDATED: Pro-Gay Marriage Bill Passes Senate, House Committees

The committees' approvals send same-sex marriage bill to the floor of both legislature branches.

More Trash Talk: Panelists to Discuss Single Garbage Hauler System

Should Richfield move to a single garbage hauler system? The League of Women Voters of Richfield is holding a public forum to tackle the issue in March.

Which Nearby Hospital Has the Longest Emergency Room Wait?

A Medicare database shows how hospitals across the Twin Cities—and the nation—compare for care.

Ellison: Republicans Are Committed to Undermining Medicare

The 5th District congressman appeared on "The Ed Show" last week to discuss Paul Ryan's budget plan that would possibly make cuts to senior benefits.

Education, Mental Health & Early Childhood Care : Capitol Update

Sen. Melissa Halvorson-Wiklund recaps her week on Capitol Hill in St. Paul.

Sheriff Endorses Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek joined lawmakers and Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association at the Capitol Wednesday.

You Can Volunteer to Measure Richfield Snowfall for National Weather Service

It's March Madness as the CoCoRaHS program seeks local precipitation observers.

'Sean Hannity is Not a Legitimate Journalist': Letter to the Editor

One 5th District resident comes to the defense of her congressman, Keith Ellison, after a very talked about encounter with Fox's Sean Hannity last week.

Justice for Some of the Youngest: County Attorney's Newsletter

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office releases its February 2013 newsletter.

REPLAY: Minnesota Lawmakers Announce Bill Legalizing Gay Marriage

Watch the announcement live in the video window below at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.

School Lunch Funding, Taxes & Guns: Capitol Update

Sen. Melissa Halvorson-Wiklund recaps her week on Capitol Hill in St. Paul.

Sequestration Deadline Looms; Cuts Could Hit Minnesota Education Programs

Minnesota's Congressional delegation has weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states.

(VIDEO) Richfield CIty Council Feb. 12, 2013 Meeting

The council approve the purchase of 10 homes on 17th Avenue and also some other items for the Richfield Parkway Improvement Project.

Family of Accent Signage Victim Files Suit Against Company, Shooter's Estate

The family of Jake Beneke of Maple Grove says the company should have known shooter Andrew Engeldinger could turn violent.

Council Approves Purchase of Ten 17th Avenue Homes

The purchase is part of the revamp of Richfield Parkway and a bike trail near Cedar Point Commons.

How Well Does Your City Plow Roads?

After a good snowfall, citizens always have something to say—good or bad—about the job the city and county does with plowing. So what do you think?

Cutting Costs, U.S. Postal Service to Eliminate Saturday Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

VIDEO: Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's State of the State Address

Watch Dayton address the full Minnesota Legislature Wednesday

Read: Excerpts from Gov. Dayton's State of the State Address

'I want Minnesota to be a state ... where no one is told it is illegal to marry the person you love.'