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Speed Limit Policy

Richfield and other Minnesota cities lowered speed limits, and now reporters are checking whether drivers are actually slowing down. If you drive through town, this changes the legal speed you’re expected to follow—and whether the change is working.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 31, 2025

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Eminent Domain Policy

Richfield and other Minnesota cities are adjusting to life without broad eminent domain powers—the legal tool that let them force property sales for redevelopment. That means future projects may be harder to pull off, but property owners have stronger protection against losing their land.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 22, 2013