Sandy's Leads 'Best Hometown Bar' Contest
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Biz Buzz
Dunn to Get Multi-Million Dollar Severance Package
Brian Dunn resigned as CEO on April 9 amid a personal conduct investigation and shortly after the company announced it would be closing 50 stores.
Former Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn is set to receive a $6.6 million severance package. According to CBS Local, the payout includes a 2012 bonus of $1.1 million, stock grants of $2.5 million, a severance payment of $2.9 million and more than $100,000 for unused vacation. The amount is more than double the $3.2 million Bloomberg Business reported earlier this month. The severance announcement came shortly after Best Buy's audit committee released a three-report on its investigation into Dunn's alleged relationship with a female staffer. The committee determined that Dunn had acted inapproriately, however, there was no misuse of company money. The company's found Richard Schulze announced he would step down as chairman after the investigation …
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Monday, May 14, 2012
(UPDATED) Ron Paul's MN Convention Speech Drawing 5th District Interest
Local Republicans readying for Paul's appearance Friday.
See updates below. Ron Paul is set to speak at the Minnesota Republican convention Friday, and party activists in the Fifth District are preparing for a possible Paul win—with one local activist saying "I get the feeling I'm witnessing history." Paul is poised to make a strong showing in Minnesota after congressional-district conventions gave him 20 of 24 available national delegates. The Texas congressman was denied a speaking slot at the 2008 state convention, but has proven a popular candidate and speaker here since—turning fans away, for example, from an over-capacity speech in Arden Hills shortly before Minnesota's 2012 caucus night. On Monday, Paul announced his campaign would stop spending money in states that haven't yet held …
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Bob in Boston
12:27 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Doesn't make any sense to call Ron Paul the underdog when he's already won more delegates than Romney in 10 states including Romney's home state! It's Romney who's the underdog at the conventions - it's only the media and the GOP establishment who keep saying Romney's the winner! more ›
Richfield Readers' Choice Presents: Battle of the Best Hometown Bar
This week's Richfield Readers' Choice contest asks voters to draw a line in the sand and pick their favorite hometown bar.
It's time for the biggest battle in all of Richfield Readers' Choice history. It's a battle of east versus west. Of two hometown bar and burger joints. Of two rivals vying for the title of Richfield Readers' Choice: Best Hometown Bar. You guessed it. It's Sandy's Tavern versus Frenchman's. (To review the bars in the directory, click on the name of the establishment highlighted in blue.) Cast your vote for your pick for the best hometown bar in the poll below. Voting ends at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 24. Your Richfield Patch editor will determine the Richfield Readers' Choice winner based on a combination of poll results and number of enthusiastic reader reviews in our Business Directory. We’ll announce the winner at noon Friday, May 25.
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Kevin Parks
1:18 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Laura, Kids are more than welcome. Though we do ask that it is before 9pm. more ›
The Biz Buzz
Best Buy: Dunn Acted Inappropriately; Founder to Step Down as Chairman
Best Buy releases its investigation findings on former CEO's conduct and the company's founder will step down.
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze will step down as chairman after an investigation found that he failed to alert the board about allegations of now-former CEO, Brian Dunn, having an inappropriate relationship with a 29-year-old female staffer. According to Bloomberg Business, the committee charged with investigating Dunn's conduct found that he acted inappropriately, such as sending multiple e-mails and text messages to the woman, lending her money and giving her free tickets to concerts and sporting events. Dunn resigned April 9 in the midst of the investigation. “The growing awareness and speculation surrounding the friendship created friction and disruption in the workplace," the committee said. "And, according to her supervisor, …
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Caitlin Burgess
1:47 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
I know. There is still more to come. They still need a replacement CEO and I haven't seen anything on how much money Dunn will or will not be getting as a severance. more ›
Richfield's Penn Central to Hold 'Avenue of Opportunities' Event
The event is Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Penn Central of Richfield neighborhood and business organization is holding its first annual Avenue of Opportunities Open House for prospective avenue tenants Saturday, May 19. The following is all the information you need to know: Summary The Avenue of Opportunities Open House is an event to be held in the Penn Central of Richfield (Penn Avenue and 66th Street) area on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be an opportunity for prospective business owners to talk with business experts and to tour available storefront and office spaces currently for lease in the Penn Central of Richfield business district. The event is a no-obligation opportunity to consider the possibilities of opening a business in the area and …
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Edina Happy Hour, Pink Water and Gay Marriage: Pick of Our Patches
This week's selection includes lots of school news, including state Teacher of the Year and Robbinsdale's top educator for 2013.
City Council Lifts Edina's Happy Hour Ban The amendment removes part of the city ordinance governing prices of alcoholic beverages at Edina's restaurants. Pink Water Draws Concerns in St. Michael, Albertville The Joint Powers Water officials that oversee the area's tap water supply are aware of the situation. The colored water is harmless in normal doses. On Gay Marriage, Richfield Catholic Parishes of One Mind Three Catholic churches in Richfield recently affirmed they will be following the lead of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, urging members and others to vote yes on the anti-gay marriage amendment. Edina's Jackie Roehl Named Minnesota Teacher of the Year The 10th-grade English teacher at Edina High School is first-…
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James Warden
9:41 am on Monday, May 14, 2012
I'm wondering if we need to rethink our belief that the Minnesota Constitution really is harder to change than state laws. We're seeing constitutional amendments precisely because the proposals couldn't make it through the law-making process. In other words, amendment supporters see it as an easier process than one that forces them to go through the governor. So I think it's more accurate to say … more ›
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Five Fantastic Gifts Ideas to Treat Mom This Mother's Day
Don't forget about Mom this year! Find the perfect gift for your mother without leaving Richfield and settle the argument, once and for all: you're Mom's favorite.
Mother's Day is this Sunday, and it's likely you haven't planned a luxurious and perfect day of bliss for your mommy dearest quite yet. No worries! Richfield Patch has you covered. There are plenty of great locations close by to get a great gift for your mom, without breaking the bank. For the Sentimental Mom If your mom counted the days until that Lifetouch school photo came home in your backpack, a portrait from Haines Photography is the perfect gift. Portraits of grandkids are also an ideal present for the grandma in your life. "A portrait is a great gift because it's something you can look at every day and be reminded of your loved ones," said David Haines of Haines Photography. "We live in such fast changing times and portraits are a …
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Salon Junallo Wins Latest Richfield Readers' Choice Contest
The latest contest asked readers to choose their favorite nail salon in town.
After 10 days of voting, Salon Junallo was voted and reviewed as the Richfield Readers' Choice: Best Mani-Pedi Salon, with 38 percent of the votes, two reviews and some enthusiastic comments. Katie Robison commented: "Tracy @ Salon Junallo is awesome!" And Kellie M. gave the business five stars, writing: "The atmoshpere at Salon Junallo is very inviting. The staff is friendly and it is always clean. I have had Tracy do my nails several times & she does beautiful work." (Looks like Tracy is the gal to see!) Nails Only came in second, Red Nails came in third and Goddess Nails and Salon Clair Beau came in fourth and fifth, respectively. Stay tuned for another Readers' Choice contest next week. Voting will begin Monday, but remember, it's not …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Biz Buzz
Former Best Buy CEO May Get Millions After Resignation
Best Buy must determine if Brian Dunn's resignation was voluntary or involuntary.
After resigning as Best Buy's CEO April 9, Brian Dunn may receive as much as $3.2 million in termnination payments, depending on whether his departure is deemed voluntary. According to Bloomberg Business, Dunn would be entitled to payment if it's decided that he left involuntarily. He could get nothing if deemed voluntary. The severance package would be made up of straight cash and stock awards. When Dunn's resignation was announced, the company stated his leave was a "mutal agreement." Dunn resigned shortly after the company announced a major decline in fourth-quarter earnings, plans to close 50 U.S. stores and downsize others. Hours after his resignation, allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer …
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Caitlin Burgess
10:40 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Um yeah. That's a lot of money, but it seems legit. In regards to the three year thing, I'm just wondering what job prospects look like for this guy. I mean, yes there are millions coming in now, but If he really did want to continue to work, is he an attractive candidate? more ›