Richfield
Coverage of Richfield in the Nexus archive.
- Giordano’s deep dish pizza bringing second location to Minnesota
Giordano’s, a Chicago-based deep-dish pizza chain, is opening a second Minnesota location at the Mall of America on July 16. The new site will feature self-service kiosks, a grab-and-go area, and a seated dining option. The chain, which has 60 locations across nine states, previously operated a Minneapolis location in Uptown and maintains a Richfield site.
- 9 years later, family still seeking answers in Jonathan O’Shaughnessy case
The family of Jonathan O’Shaughnessy, killed in a 2017 drive-by shooting, continues to seek answers nine years later. A memorial bench marks the site where he was shot, and a $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest. The case remains unsolved, with annual gatherings to honor him and push for justice.
- Best Buy HQ value drops to $32 million as tax questions grow
Best Buy's Richfield headquarters assessed value dropped to $32 million in 2027, down from a 25-year minimum taxable value of $118.5 million, raising concerns about reduced city tax revenue. The city estimates a $600,000 loss in 2027 tax revenue due to the lower assessment.
- Best Buy HQ assessed value nearly halves, shifting tax burden in Richfield, city officials warn
The assessed value of Best Buy's headquarters in Richfield dropped from $63 million to $32 million, causing a 5% decline in the city's commercial tax base. City officials warn this shift could increase the tax burden on other property owners, while the Hennepin County Assessor attributed the drop to market conditions like higher office vacancy rates and reduced demand for large campuses.