Thursday, August 9, 2012
A drive-thru surprise inspires this local Patch editor.
Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter I made a calculated decision to go against my will-power and hit the Richfield McDonald's drive-thru this morning. A sausage mcmuffin was calling out to me. I decided not to fight it. However, after navigating an onslaught of hungry drivers, I finally reached the window to find I had a surprise waiting for me. "OK. One thing," the young cashier said matter of factly. "Oh no," I said to myself. "They've run out of mcmuffins. This is not good." "Oh. Hey nice t-shirt," he side-tracked. "I love Journey!" There are two kinds of people in this world, I was once told. People who love Journey. And liars. So, of course, his comment made me smile. "OK. …
Monday, August 6, 2012
The statewide event is Tuesday, Aug. 7.
Night to Unite, which is the state-wide effort of National Night Out, serves as a way for neighbors to come together for some outdoor activity, food and fun. It also serves as an opportunity for local law enforcement to remind residents of ways to protect themselves and their homes. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek and his deptuties will be visiting block parties around the metro area Tuesday night. With them they will have home security checklists for residents, including the following safety tips: Exterior Incorporate simple, inexpensive landscaping and safety measures to improve security to your home. Doors Windows Windows make up a large portion of your home and may provide an easy point of entry if they aren’t secured properly. …
The fourth annual event is Tuesday, Aug. 7.
Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Night to Unite, which is the state-wide effort of National Night Out, is the evening of Aug. 7 and more than 160 blocks and housing complexes in Richfield are particpating. Participation dropped ever so slightly from the 2011 event, which boasted more than 170 events. One resident, Stephanie Thurow, even won a block party courtesy of the KDWB radio station "Street Team." The city believes the Night to Unite event is a great opportunity for residents and communities to band together, while enjoying a summer evening and getting to know neighbors. It also serves as a reminder for residents to make personal safety a priority. In addition to …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
A local resident recently wrote he would not be sending his children to Richfield Public Schools.
Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter While some locals are still reeling after the Richfield School Board rejected a motion to reconsider spending on baseball field lights, others may just simply not care. The Sun Current recently ran a Letter to the Editor from Richfield resident Mike Ryan who says he doesn't care about budget cuts and lights spending—his kids will not be enrolling in Richfield Public Schools. "My children will use open enrollment to attend the nearby, much higher ranked public schools. That is, if we can’t move to a better school district first," Ryan wrote. "I keep hearing the local politicians say they want to entice higher income families to Richfield. But …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The international chain announced plans to open as many as 59 new restaurants around the Twin Cities in the next five years, with Richfield being a possible location.
Follow Richfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Are you ready for a Hardee's to come to town? The restaurant chain recently announced plans to sprinkle 59 new locations throughout the Twin Cities in the next five years. City Pages secured a map of the planned sites, with one targeted for east of I-35W and south of Highway 62 in Richfield. Edina, Bloomington, Minneapolis and St. Louis Park are also pegged as potential spots. Jim Sullivan, head of franchise development with CKE Restaurants, told City Pages the tentative locations all have high traffic counts, populations in the 40,000 range, good site visibility and drive-thru access. While the new restaurant locations aren't guaranteed, CKE's…
Kent
4:13 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Roxanne, I agree totally. We only need to look at elections and the promise of everything for free to see how many have become takers. It is people who do random acts such as these that warm my heart. Blessing someone who doesn't expect it is a WONDERFUL thing. more ›