Richfield, Administrative center in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
Richfield is a city in Hennepin County located just south of Minneapolis, situated near Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The area contains residential neighborhoods and commercial zones that developed along major roads and around the downtown area.
The first settlement began in the 1850s near Wood Lake when Riley Bartholomew opened the area to development. These early foundations transformed the land from farmland into a growing residential community.
The Richfield Public Schools system educates 4,200 students through its network of elementary, middle, and high school facilities across the city.
City Hall on Portland Avenue serves as the administrative center with various municipal offices and services. The location makes it easy to reach from Minneapolis and offers convenient access to the airport.
A major technology corporation operates its global headquarters here, making it an important economic center for the region. This presence attracts skilled workers from around the world and shapes the local business landscape.
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