Various groups in Northfield have been engaged in discussions on climate change and energy efficiency for decades but now, with City Council backing, it’s been given priority status.  Questions abound on how Cities will remain resilient. Mayor Rhonda Pownell questioned, “how do we deal with all the flooding, how do we deal with emerald ash borer, are there better ways that we could be utilizing energy sources that would actually yield cost savings to the community?”. Bruce Anderson and Martha Larson both work in the field of energy efficiency and have long been engaged in initiatives (more…)

The annual Maroon and Gold Athletic Reception was held Wednesday night at Northfield High School.  Students where honored for their achievements in the realm of athletics.  Some of the highlights were the top Senior athlete awards.  Picking up honors in team sports were Brynn Puppe and Hunter Koep, while John Vitito and Mya Jirik were tops in individual sports.

With summer road construction in full swing, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan ahead before traveling during Memorial Day weekend and use extra care while driving through highway work zones.

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FINAL work zone caution during Memorial weekend

A Level 3 sex offender who is supposed to be living in rural Le Sueur County is back behind bars.  On May 10th, LeSueur County Sheriff’s department was to announce that 35 year old Brian Joseph Miller had moved into a residence in Cordova Township.  Instead he was taken into custody in Rice County charged with attempted burglary.  According to the criminal complaint, Miller attempted to break into a woman’s home in Bridgewater Township around 5:45 that morning.  The woman reported Miller was knocking at 2 of her (more…)