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In the News

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Recent coverage of Richfield from local and regional media.

hometownsource.comcity council election

VOTER'S GUIDE: Richfield voters to fill at-large city council seat

VOTER'S GUIDE: Richfield voters to fill at-large city council seat hometownsource.com

Oct 5, 2026

hometownsource.comcity council election

PRIMARY RESULTS: Antin, Christensen advance in Richfield City Council race

PRIMARY RESULTS: Antin, Christensen advance in Richfield City Council race hometownsource.com

Aug 11, 2026

Limitless Media Newspublic safety investigation

Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Concierge Apartments in Richfield

Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Concierge Apartments in Richfield Limitless Media News

Jul 31, 2026

hometownsource.comcity council election

PRIMARY VOTER'S GUIDE: 3 candidates seek Richfield's at-large city council seat

PRIMARY VOTER'S GUIDE: 3 candidates seek Richfield's at-large city council seat hometownsource.com

Jul 22, 2026

Star Tribunehousing density and zoning

Twin Cities suburbs make room for more dense housing to fill the ‘missing middle’

Twin Cities suburbs make room for more dense housing to fill the ‘missing middle’ Star Tribune

Jul 19, 2026

MPR Newsproperty tax base decline

Best Buy HQ property value halves, shrinking Richfield's tax base

Best Buy HQ property value halves, shrinking Richfield's tax base MPR News

Jun 30, 2026

MPR Newspolice use of force

Family of Black man killed by Richfield police question if officers used excessive force

Family of Black man killed by Richfield police question if officers used excessive force MPR News

May 12, 2026

CBS Newspolice body cam footage release

Richfield police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis

Richfield police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis CBS News

May 11, 2026

CBS Newspolice shooting incident

Police kill man who shot officer in hand in Richfield, authorities say

Police kill man who shot officer in hand in Richfield, authorities say CBS News

Apr 29, 2026

5 EYEWITNESS NEWScity ordinance on federal agent use of city property

City of Richfield passes ordinace barring federal agents from using various city-owned spaces for staging

City of Richfield passes ordinace barring federal agents from using various city-owned spaces for staging 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

Jan 28, 2026

Finance & Commercecity development planning

Richfield plans its next growth phase

Richfield plans its next growth phase Finance & Commerce

Jan 2, 2026

kare11.comwinter parking program

Richfield starts new winter parking program to reduce parking tickets and tows

Richfield starts new winter parking program to reduce parking tickets and tows kare11.com

Dec 10, 2025

Community Pulse

Commissioner training

Delinquent solid waste assessment

Flock / public safety technology

Flock license plate readers

Charter amendments

Flock cameras

Veterans Park stewardship

6501 Portland Avenue development

Veterans Park habitat

Parks and green space

Flock cameras / Legion development

Housing partnership

Bird safety and Veterans Park development

Traffic alternative — roundabout

2040 plan and park acquisition

Capital improvement budget

Density and veterans memorial

Traffic and community connection to the park

TIF and property taxes

Property values and noise

Bird migration at Veterans Park

Park encroachment, height, traffic, and utilities

Parks and green space preservation

Nicollet Avenue reconstruction

City spending and taxes

73rd Street sidewalk improvements

City tree care and maintenance

69th Street reconstruction

Neighborhood electric vehicle and golf cart pilot program

Green space preservation

Community outreach and engagement

Police shooting and public safety

Police Shooting of Desaver Hollis

STEM School Choir performance

Vets Park heron viewing platform and gun safety

Anytime Fitness conversion at 6503 Nicollet Avenue South

Property maintenance at 6326 14th Avenue South

Duplex development at 6326 14th Avenue South

Immigration enforcement and government accountability

Federal spending and immigration policy

ICE-related reimbursement spending

Immigration and citizenship

Golden Tobacco license

City spending and budget discipline

Immigration enforcement and data privacy

Immigration enforcement impacts

Nonprofit funding process

Climate Action Plan lighting

Veterans Park lighting and planning

Economic losses from ICE operations

In the News

VOTER'S GUIDE: Richfield voters to fill at-large city council seat

PRIMARY RESULTS: Antin, Christensen advance in Richfield City Council race

Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Concierge Apartments in Richfield

PRIMARY VOTER'S GUIDE: 3 candidates seek Richfield's at-large city council seat

Twin Cities suburbs make room for more dense housing to fill the ‘missing middle’

Best Buy HQ property value halves, shrinking Richfield's tax base

Family of Black man killed by Richfield police question if officers used excessive force

Richfield police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis

Police kill man who shot officer in hand in Richfield, authorities say

City of Richfield passes ordinace barring federal agents from using various city-owned spaces for staging

Richfield plans its next growth phase

Richfield starts new winter parking program to reduce parking tickets and tows