Richfield's Weekly Review

What Happens in Richfield Shows Up on Patch

Cocaine, meth possessions, tons of sports and the city's 2011 budget. All this and whatever else you may have missed from the week that was.

Police and Fire The fire that destroyed a garage on Park Avenue Jan. 22 was caused by improper disposal of cigarettes or another smoking product, according to the Richfield Fire Services Department. Three people were charged with possession of stolen property from Jan. 20-23, while others were charged later in the week with cocaine and methamphetamine possession. The Richfield Public Safety Department released a crime alert update detailing theft prevention tips, after a theft from purse incident the week before. After a rollover accident on Highway 62, Minnesota state troopers were still looking for the driver who reportedly fled the accident scene. Witnesses described the driver as a Hispanic male wearing dark clothing, who matched the …

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13 Ways to Use Richfield Patch

Reading articles is one of many things you can do on Richfield Patch.

The new year is here and it's a great time to thank everyone who visited Richfield Patch over the last two months and to encourage you to keep coming back all through the year. While we're pleased you're checking out the stories, adding to the directory and following us on Twitter and Facebook, there are even more avenues for users to get involved. Without further ado, here are 13 ways to get more engaged with Richfield Patch—and other community members—which we believe will make this an even more vibrant and interactive news hub for the community. 1. Comment on an Article We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." A good portion of our reporting stems from what readers tell us in conversations around town, in e-mails and …

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