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69-575: The unorganized territory of Fort Snelling is just east of the city of Richfield . Historic Fort Snelling is located at the eastern end of the territory, near the confluence of the Mississippi River with the Minnesota River . It also borders Minneapolis to the north and Bloomington to the southwest, while Saint Paul in Ramsey County (including Pike Island ) is to the northeast, and across

138-443: A city manager . This is still Richfield's form of government. The first mayor was Clarence Christian, who began serving in 1951, but served as president under the old format dating back to 1948. By the late 1940s, the city's population started increasing rapidly as farmland was sold to developers building homes for veterans returning from World War II . The Richfield Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1955 and has been deeply involved in

207-571: A nature preserve . Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre (0.6 km ) park operated by the city that features wetlands , walking paths and an interpretive center. When the Nature Center opened in 1971, it was one of the nation's first urban nature centers. It is home to more than 200 different kinds of birds and 30 mammals. Richfield's Ice Arena has two full-size indoor skating rinks. Hockey games, figure skating , broom ball games, open skating, and community events all take place there. Near

276-578: A dual language school that teaches students in both English and Spanish. Students in grades 6-8 attend Richfield Middle School. Richfield High School serves approximately 1400 students in grades 9–12. The South Education Center is in the 7400 block of South Penn Avenue. It serves pre-K through "Transition" age. In addition to Richfield Public Schools, public charter schools also serve residents, including Seven Hills Preparatory Academy and Watershed High School . Richfield has more than 450 acres (1.8 km ) of parkland , 23 neighborhood parks, and

345-555: A few minutes order was restored. Seeing that no more work could be done at this time, a final motion was made and passed to reschedule the meeting to a future date. At the next meeting, the name Edina was chosen with a vote of 47 for and 42 against. A prevailing myth about the decision to name the new village Edina is that two opposing communities—the Irish Cahill community and the Scottish Mill community—fought about whether to give

414-594: A legislative gag order was placed on the project, which forbid the Metropolitan Council, MnDOT, and county rail authorities from discussing, studying, and building commuter rail on the Dan Patch Line. In 2017 the Edina City Council conducted a study on the pros and cons of passenger rail on the Dan Patch Line. The conclusion was to not pursue passenger rail at that time (as of 2018). The legislativ gag order

483-506: A male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

552-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

621-417: A member of the five person committee, made another motion to adjourn, which was seconded by the majority. However, the chairman of the meeting called this motion out of order, at which time disorder ensued with Baird, Wilson, Ryan and Bull declaring their intent to no longer serve as members of the committee if a gag law was to prevail. During this heated moment the meeting became somewhat boisterous until, after

690-591: A note dismissing the drainage concern and challenging citizens "to live the Golden Rule". Shortly thereafter the village voted in favor of inclusion. Jewish residents were also affected by exclusionary deed covenants. In the 1960s, some residents boasted that Edina had "Not one Negro and not one Jew." According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.97 square miles (41.36 km ), of which 15.45 square miles (40.02 km )

759-462: A redevelopment of all the remaining Upper Post buildings that was completed in 2022. All of this new housing is intended primarily for veterans and their families, with funding provided by federal, state, and local historical preservation and affordable housing funds. As of the census of 2020, 322 people resided in 239 households in the unorganized territory. 83.5% of households spoke English at home and 14.6% spoke Spanish. The median household income

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828-528: A small farming and milling community along Minnehaha Creek in the 1860s and became one of Minneapolis's first incorporated suburbs in 1888. After years of being a streetcar suburb , Edina saw expanded development as a car-centric suburb in the 1950s and 1960s. The city is known for its shopping, parks, and high quality of life and also has the nation's oldest indoor mall, the Southdale Center . Edina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota. By

897-562: Is in Minnesota's 5th congressional district , represented by Ilhan Omar . Edina, Minnesota Edina ( locally / iː ˈ d aɪ n ə / ee- DY -nə , / ɪ ˈ d aɪ n ə / ih- DY -nə ) is a city in Hennepin County , Minnesota , United States and a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis . The population was 53,494 at the 2020 census , making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota . Edina began as

966-438: Is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km ) is water. Interstates 35W and 494 and Minnesota State Highways 62 and 77 are four of the main routes in the city. Other main routes include 66th Street. The majority of the 10,000 single-family homes were constructed in the 1950s, and the 5,000 apartments date from the 1960s and early 1970s. The Richfield Rediscovered Housing Program has established an environment of change in

1035-564: Is land and 0.52 square miles (1.35 km ) is water. Residential areas comprise the largest portion of the City, which is now more than 95 percent developed. Within Edina are many different neighborhoods; Highlands, Indian Hills, Morningside , Country Club District , Cahill Village, Chapel Hill, South Harriet Park, Interlachen, Rolling Green, Presidents, Sunnyslope, White Oaks, Parkwood Knolls, Braemar Hills, Birchcrest, Dewey Hill and Hilldale. Note:

1104-557: Is served by two middle schools: (South View Middle School and Valley View Middle School ) and six elementary schools (Concord, Creek Valley, Cornelia, Highlands, Countryside, and Normandale). There are three private schools in Edina: Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Golden Years Montessori, and Avail Academy-Edina Campus. The Minnesota State University, Mankato satellite campus. Many major highways run through or are close to Edina, making it readily accessible to those within

1173-489: Is shared with Minneapolis. According to the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the top ten largest employers in the city are: Fairview Southdale Hospital , Edina Public Schools , the City of Edina, BI Worldwide, Regis , Barr Engineering, Lund Food Holdings, International Dairy Queen Inc. , SunOpta , Edina Realty , and FilmTec Corporation, respectively. Due in part to its strong boys and girls ice hockey programs, Edina

1242-509: The Dan Patch Corridor proposal, commuter trains would operate between Minneapolis and Northfield with a station in Edina. A feasibility study was conducted in 2000 and found that ridership would be high but there would be a significant cost to upgrade the corridor for commuter trains. Due to this and strong opposition from residents living near the rail line, the proposal was put on hold until other commuter rail lines could be built. In 2002

1311-503: The Metropolitan Airports Commission offices) are in zip code 55450 and have a Minneapolis mailing address. According to the United States Census Bureau , this unorganized territory has a total area of 17.2 km (6.7 mi). 16.5 km (6.4 mi) of it is land and 0.8 km (0.3 mi) of it is water. Fort Snelling's territory contains numerous military and other federal facilities. These facilities include

1380-638: The Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers respectively. Both are sites for major regional parks and trails. There are two country clubs located in Edina, the Edina Country Club and the Interlachen Country Club . Edina Public Schools is the public school district (ISD 273) that serves Edina. It enrolls approximately 8,500 K–12 students and is served by 1,139 teachers and support staff. Edina has one high school, Edina High School . The area

1449-587: The Territory of Minnesota as the 32nd state to join the union. That day, local citizens met in a schoolhouse at present-day 53rd and Lyndale to form a municipal government. At that meeting, those who previously said they lived in Harmony or Richland Mills chose the name Richfield for their community. Settlers from Maine made up 35% of U.S.-born adults 18 or older in 1860 Richfield. New York immigrants were 21%. Immigrants from Ireland , numbering 58, represented half of

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1518-537: The University of Minnesota through Downtown Minneapolis and Uptown to the Southdale Transit Center in Edina. It is expected to be operational by 2026. The Dan Patch Line and successor Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway operated interurban service through Edina until 1942. Although in poor condition and rated for speeds less than 35 mph, the tracks are still used by freight trains. Under

1587-522: The metropolitan area . Minnesota State Highways 62 and 100 divide the City into four sections. U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 100 extend north and south. Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 62 extend east and west. Before streetcar service was abandoned in 1954, the Twin City Rapid Transit Company 's Lake Minnetonka Line went through Edina paralleling 44th Street on dedicated right-of-way. After streetcar service

1656-577: The 119 adults from other nations. Just three of Richfield's citizens had been born in Minnesota. Richfield's fields proved bountiful for the settlers. Early crops included corn, wheat and oats. Wheat immediately became the cash crop, sold in the area's first major market, St. Paul . Those in southern Hennepin County found it more profitable to haul their wheat crop to St. Paul than to the St. Anthony Falls district. This

1725-526: The 1870s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the Great Famine of Ireland , had come to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by settlers from New England and Germany , who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek . The Baird and Grimes neighborhoods (both listed on the National Register of Historic Places ) and

1794-552: The African Americans who had been living in Edina to move away. Historian James W. Loewen described the suburb as a sundown town . Researchers point in particular to Samuel Thorpe's development of the Country Club Historic District , which used deed restrictions as means to exclude non-whites, stating explicitly that: No lot shall ever be sold, conveyed, leased, or rented to any person other than one of

1863-550: The Country Club District (then known as Waterville Mills) in northeastern Edina were among the first areas to be established. The area then known as the Cahill Settlement, at West 70th Street and Cahill Road, was also an early community center and the home of Cahill School . In 1888, the township's residents held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea

1932-547: The Fort Snelling military reservation, which included Camp Coldwater . One of the first settlers to the area was Riley Bartholomew , a former general in the Ohio Militia. He later became a Richfield justice of the peace and a Minnesota state senator . Bartholomew built a house on Wood Lake's eastern shore in 1852, and the restored Riley Lucas Bartholomew House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Today,

2001-592: The Minnesota River are Mendota and Mendota Heights in Dakota County . For postal purposes, addresses in the eastern portion of the unorganized territory (including Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and the Fort Snelling historic site) are in zip code 55111 with a Saint Paul mailing address, while addresses in the western part of the territory (including the airport's Terminal 2 and

2070-673: The Richfield Historical Society maintains the house and the site. The Harmony post office, south of the Richland Mill on Lyndale Avenue, opened in 1854. Postmaster James Dunsmoor named the mail center after his hometown in Maine. Richfield farmers looked on the metropolis to its north as their marketing target. They helped supply its restaurants, hotels, grocers and citizens with fresh produce, with enough left over to ship by railroad to other cities. On May 11, 1858, Congress approved

2139-645: The Supreme Court ruled these kinds of discriminatory housing clauses unenforceable in its Shelley v. Kraemer decision of 1948, reports of discrimination persisted through the 1950s and 1960s. According to the Edina Historical Society's story about the first black family in Morningside (then a separate village) in 1960, attempts to keep them out included tactics like trying "to get [their] lot condemned for drainage." In response, then-mayor Ken Joyce wrote

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2208-558: The US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 47,941 people, 20,672 households, and 12,918 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,103.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,198.1/km ). There were 22,560 housing units at an average density of 1,460.2 per square mile (563.8/km ). The racial makeup of

2277-525: The Upper Post area. Over time, some parts of the fort were demolished to expand Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, and the Upper Post was abandoned as housing in 1973 with ownership transferred to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In the 2010s, private housing started to be developed in the Upper Post. This began with a newly built apartment complex that opened in 2015, followed by

2346-459: The area in 1837 and worked as a sutler, selling goods to soldiers. Fort Snelling's garrison made up the bulk of the area's population, along with Henry Sibley and Alexander Faribault's 75-person American Fur Company operation. Other small settlements of traders, farmers, missionaries and refugees began to develop outside the fort, some with permission, some without. These residents built communities on land that became known as Richfield. Richfield

2415-461: The city was $ 45,519, and the median income for a family was $ 56,434. Males had a median income of $ 38,417 versus $ 29,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,709. About 3.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. Richfield's mayor is Mary Supple, a retired Richfield Public School teacher. Former Richfield Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez

2484-507: The city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female. According to 2012–2016 estimates, the median household income was $ 91,847 and per capita income was $ 65,245. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $ 424,500. Edina serves as headquarters for several large companies: Jerry's Foods , Lund Food Holdings , Edina Realty , Regis Corporation , Dairy Queen , and Orange Julius . The town's most notable shopping centers are Southdale Center , Galleria Edina , and 50th & France , which

2553-564: The city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 34,439 people, 15,073 households, and 8,727 families living in the city. The population density was 4,993.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,928.2/km ). There were 15,357 housing units at an average density of 2,226.9 per square mile (859.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 81.25% White , 6.65% African American , 0.72% Native American , 5.30% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.41% from other races , and 2.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

2622-448: The city was 69.8% White , 9.2% African American , 0.8% Native American , 6.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 10.4% from other races , and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.3% of the population. There were 14,818 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had

2691-431: The city was 88.1% White , 3.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 6.1% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 20,672 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had

2760-424: The community an Irish name (Killarney Lakes) or a Scottish one (Edina). But the 1860 census indicates that there were no Scottish people in Edina in 1860, and only a couple were present at the time of Edina's founding (1888). The name "Edina" may also come from the language of the nearby Dakota tribe. The word Dakota : Idéna means "to catch fire." The first suburban development in Edina occurred during

2829-399: The community as it encourages home remodeling, expansion, and reconstruction. The program is gradually changing the face of Richfield's residential neighborhoods, upgrading them from small, post-WWII styles to larger homes. Best Buy Company, Inc. moved its corporate headquarters to Richfield in 2003, becoming its largest employer. Public subsidies of almost $ 60 million were spent to attract

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2898-528: The community's development and redevelopment. Over the years, populations of all nearby communities increased and after World War II , Richfield flourished with commuters to Twin Cities jobs. As of 2019, Richfield has a population of about 35,000, who live within seven square miles of neighborhoods, parks, and shops. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 7.01 square miles (18.16 km ), of which 6.87 square miles (17.79 km )

2967-406: The corporate campus including spending $ 48 million to purchase and demolish over 100 homes and 3 car dealerships within the city just north of I-494. Tax increment financing was used to fund other infrastructure. The use of eminent domain for a private business was controversial and resulted in lawsuits. From the first quarter of 2001 to the first quarter of 2003, net job growth equaled 2,444 –

3036-754: The current National Guard base at Fort Snelling, Fort Snelling National Cemetery , and the Minneapolis Veterans Health Administration Medical Center. Several facilities belonging to Minnesota state government agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Transportation are also located in the territory, as are the headquarters and portions of Fort Snelling State Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge . Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport , however, includes most of

3105-507: The early 1900s in Morningside, a neighborhood in the northeastern part of the village. As Morningside grew, conflict arose between its residents who wanted more city services, and the residents of the rest of the village who wanted to maintain Edina's rural character. As a result of that conflict, Morningside seceded from Edina in 1920 and became a separate village. In 1966, however, the Village of Morningside once again became part of Edina. Edina

3174-446: The ice arena is Richfield's outdoor pool. Renovated in 2003, it features a 50-meter competitive pool, wading pool, and a 28-foot (9 m) double waterslide. 2017-2019 brought a major overhaul of 66th street to improve the look of the city and increase recreation opportunities, with new, dedicated bike and walking lanes for pedestrians. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from

3243-457: The land area of the unorganized territory. Delta Air Lines Building C is located on the airport property and in Fort Snelling, and is used by the airline for northern and regional operations. Fort Snelling was listed as an incorporated village during the 1890 Census. In the era after World War II, residents of the unorganized territory were service members stationed at the barracks at Fort Snelling, and military families living on base housing in

3312-404: The last half of the 20th century and additions of land to the Fort Snelling compound meant further reductions. In 1908, Richfield became a village . From 1908 until 1950, Richfield's local government consisted of a president , three trustees , and a city clerk . On November 7, 1950, residents voted for a city-manager form of government, meaning the city had a mayor , four council members, and

3381-468: The name by which the corporation shall be called. A motion was made and passed to reconsider the vote taken at the previous meeting of the name of the proposed village, Westfield. Another motion was then made by Andrew Craik to call the proposed village Edina (upon moving to the township in 1869 from Edinburgh, he bought and renamed the mill to the Edina Mill). Before the motion could be decided, James A. Bull,

3450-559: The north, to what is now Highway 169 on the west, to Bloomington on the south, and to Fort Snelling and the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers on the east. Parts of Richfield were later lost to neighboring towns or villages through annexation. An 1886 partition of Richfield created the village of St. Louis Park, and a division in 1889 produced the village of Edina. Minneapolis absorbed sizeable portions of Richfield through legislative action or annexations in 1867, 1883, 1887 and 1927. The growth of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport during

3519-642: The parks, the Edina Park & Recreation Department is also responsible for the operation of 10 arts, community, and recreation facilities within the city including Braemar Golf Course , Braemar Ice Rink , Centennial Lakes Park , and Edinborough Park . Three Rivers Park District , Hennepin County's regional park board, operates the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through Edina. Two prominent Twin Cities waterways, Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek , make their way through Edina on their ways to

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3588-410: The racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 35,228 people, 14,818 households, and 8,420 families living in the city. The population density was 5,127.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,979.9/km ). There were 15,735 housing units at an average density of 2,290.4 per square mile (884.3/km ). The racial makeup of

3657-474: The second highest in the metropolitan area. Additionally, total employment in Richfield jumped from 10,090 to nearly 15,000 between 1995 and 2005. In 2007, Cedar Point Commons opened in Richfield at Cedar Avenue and 66th Street, adjacent to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Target and The Home Depot serve as its anchor tenants. According to the city's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,

3726-650: The top employers in the city are: Richfield has public schools , private schools , alternative education programs, and post-secondary options. The local school district, Richfield Public Schools (officially Independent School District #280), serves about 4,200 students in Richfield and part of Edina in grades K-12. Richfield schools are divided into elementary schools , middle schools , and high schools . Four elementary schools serve primary students in grades K-5: Centennial Elementary; Sheridan Elementary; R-STEM Elementary, which focuses its curriculum on science, technology, engineering, and math; and RDLS Elementary,

3795-432: The white or Caucasian race, nor shall any lot ever be used or occupied by any person other than one of the white or Caucasian race, except such as may be serving as domestics for the owner or tenant of said lot, while said owner or tenant is residing thereon. Other developments, like that built by N. P. Dodge Corporation just a mile away, followed suit in attempting to protect land values through racial policies. Though

3864-402: Was $ 18,594. 31.1% of the population was below the poverty line . Richfield, Minnesota Richfield is a city in Hennepin County , Minnesota . An inner-ring suburb of Minneapolis, Richfield is bordered by Minneapolis to the north, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and Fort Snelling to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. The population

3933-407: Was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. The median income for a household in

4002-470: Was 36,994 at the 2020 census . Best Buy , the U.S.'s largest electronics retailer, is headquartered in Richfield. In the 1820s, some small settlements developed around Fort Snelling . By the late 1830s, the fortress served as a destination for newcomers—lumbermen, missionaries, farmers, traders and travelers—migrating to the borderlands people were now calling "Minisota". Minnesotan Franklin Steele reached

4071-410: Was 6.27% of the population. There were 15,073 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

4140-670: Was a friendly game between the Swedish junior national team and Swedish club team Brobergs IF . Edina's parkland and open space total more than 1,550 acres (6.3 km ). The Edina Park and Recreation Department oversees 44 parks, which include amenities such as baseball , football and soccer fields; softball diamonds; basketball and tennis courts ; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children; and picnic shelters. The Department also maintains eight miles (13 km) of scenic pathways for bicycling , walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing . Besides overseeing

4209-473: Was abandoned, the right-of-way was developed as single family housing. Metro Transit , the Twin Cities regional transit authority, operates daytime buses in Edina, primarily along France Avenue and through business parks along Interstate 494 . Edina's Southdale Transit Center is one of the southwest Twin Cities primary transit hubs. The E Line , an arterial BRT route, is currently planned to travel from

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4278-622: Was accepted and a committee was established to oversee the transition. After the decision was made to form a new village, debate ensued about the new village's name. Several town meetings were held in the Minnehaha Grange Hall , during which the names Hennepin Park, Westfield, and Edina were suggested. Minutes taken by Henry F. Brown, a farmer and future owner (1889) of the Edina Mill , are summarized as follows: A long debate ensued with regard to

4347-543: Was backed into an assigned space. Wholesale customers could then bring their teams to the platform and negotiate prices when the starting bell sounded. Today's boundaries differ markedly from those the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners set forth on April 10, 1858, when it established the towns of Richfield, Minneapolis, Bloomington and Eden Prairie . Richfield's boundaries included about 63 square miles. Richfield originally ranged to Minneapolis's Lake Street on

4416-576: Was before "King Wheat" and Minneapolis's evolution into a milling center. Minneapolis became a favorite trading point for market gardeners in 1897 with the building of the modern, covered Second Street Market just two blocks west of Hennepin Avenue and Bridge Square. The market featured a massive platform for gardeners, including Richfield's sizable contingent, to unload and display produce. The new system freed streets from traffic snarls by allowing each person to unhitch and put up their horses, while their wagon

4485-546: Was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 42, which included all of Edina. Wheaton beat his white Democratic opponent in every Minneapolis city ward and in every village within the legislative district, including Edina, even though the legislative district had only approximately 100 African American residents out of a total of 40,000 residents. In the early 20th century suburban development brought discriminatory policies that led to nearly all of

4554-525: Was named by ESPN in 2020 as the "center of the center" of the American ice hockey universe. Since 2016, Edina's Braemar Ice Rink has hosted Da Beauty League, a 4-on-4 ice hockey league with rosters made up of current NHL , AHL , ECHL , and college hockey players wishing to maintain their offseason playing shape. In December 1979, the first bandy game in the USA was played at Lewis Park Bandy Rink in Edina. It

4623-513: Was not the first settlement in its location. According to historian Deborah Morse-Kahn, the Quaker village that existed where Edina would be built included African American families of Civil War veterans and freed slaves "became very involved in community life—especially as farmland owners, civic and cultural leaders." At the November 1898 general election, J. Frank Wheaton , a Republican African American,

4692-505: Was one of the earliest postwar suburbs in the Twin Cities to be populated by veterans returning from World War II , but its claim to be Minnesota's oldest suburb date to the land's connection to Fort Snelling in the 1820s. The term "suburb" is from the Latin suburbium , "the land outside a walled city". Much of the land that comprised the Township of Richfield and today's City of Richfield included

4761-512: Was the first Latina mayor in Minnesota history. Regan Gonzalez was a councilwoman in Ward 3 before being elected in 2018. Richfield has five city council members: Sharon Christensen (Council At-Large), Simon Trautmann (Council Ward One), Sean Hayford Oleary (Council Ward Two), Ben Whalen (Council Ward Three), and Supple. At the state level, Richfield is represented State Senator Melissa Halvorson Wiklund and State Representative Michael Howard. The city

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