European settlement of the area that was to become Richfield, Minnesota began around 1820, when small settlements were established around Fort Snelling, then known as Fort Saint Anthony, at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. The fort served as both a destination and a stop for newcomers, mostly lumbermen, farmers, missionaries, and travelers. By the late 1830s, the fort’s garrison made up most of the area’s population, followed by those who were employed by the American Fur Company, which the US government had authorized to locate its base at what is now Mendota, across the Mississippi from the fort. Other communities of farmers, traders, farmers and missionaries developed around the fort, mostly without permission of the government, and it was these communities that would later form Richfield. When Minnesota became a state in 1858, representatives of the newly established town of Richland met near Richland Mills to form a municipal government. At the first town meeting, the people of Harmony and Richland Mills chose to combine their settlements to form Richfield Township, named for the town of that name in Maine, as about 35% of the town’s population had come from that state. Over the years, parts of Richfield were lost to neighboring towns or by annexation. Saint Louis Park was formed from parts of Richfield in 1886, while Edina was created in 1889, for example. The City of Richfield was first known as the City of Fort Snelling, after Franklin Steele purchased the fort and land from the government, incorporated as the Village of Richfield in 1908, and its population boomed after World War II, largely as a residential community for people commuting to the Twin Cities. Today, Richfield is an inner-ring suburb of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, bordered by Minneapolis to the north, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. Best Buy has its headquarters in Richfield.
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Located on 77th Street East in Richfield, Minnesota, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Audi automobiles, which are featured here, including photographs, list prices, and other details. Its inventory of pre-owned vehicles and special offers are also highlighted, with directions, hours of operation, service and parts departments, and career opportunities.
http://www.audirichfield.com/
Chartered by Saint Richard's Catholic Community, Troop 42 is part of the Boy Scouts of America, Metro Lakes District, Northern Star Council. General information about scouting is offered, along with patrol pages for its Scorpion, Cobra, Dragon, Falcon, and Phoenix patrols, troop leadership, contacts, and a calendar of events. Links to local scout shops are included.
http://www.troop042.com/
The official municipal web site offers an overview of the city's organizational structure, administrative and departmental contacts, annual reports, project updates, meeting agendas and minutes, as well as a guide to local services and facilities, attractions and events. Applications, registrations, and volunteer opportunities are included. Water bills may be paid through the site.
http://www.richfieldmn.gov/
Affiliated with the Metro Lakes District, Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Pack 42 is chartered by Saint Richard's Catholic Community in Richfield, Minnesota. Serving boys from kindergarten through the fifth grade, or age eleven, the pack's meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and corporate sponsors are acknowledged.
http://www.pack042.com/
Made up of businesses and professional people in Richfield, Minnesota and the surrounding region, the Chamber is a membership organization that advocates for the business interests of its members and the general economic interests of the city. Membership policies, a directory of members, a calendar of events, area contacts, and a guide to the region are set forth.
http://richfieldmnchamber.org/
Headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum, through Richfield High School, Richfield Middle School, Centennial Elementary School. Richfield STEM Elementary School, Sheridan Hills Elementary School, a dual language emersion elementary program, and a college enrichment program, each of which are highlighted here.
https://www.richfieldschools.org/
Richfield Tourism Promotion Board
The RTPB was formed in 1990 to promote the hospitality industries in Richfield, Minnesota, with a focus on the city's four hotels. Its mission, organizational structure, and contacts are posted to the site, and local hotels are highlighted, with details about each, as well as the ability to book a room online. Other resources include a guide to local attractions, restaurants, and events.
https://visitrichfield.com/
