2022 Local Election Results Analysis
Although a little late, KYMN has recently published 6 in-depth reviews of some of the local election results. Find them all here: How Kristi Pursell
Pownell, Martig discuss budget, tax levy; Rice County law enforcement prioritizing safe driving through December
During their work session on Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council finalized the recommendation it will make for the 2023-24 municipal budget. The council heard
County re-count results a perfect match; District school choice numbers examined; LBSA Thanksgiving dinner returns after Covid hiatus
Yesterday, Rice County conducted a very successful, state mandated recount of votes cast in two randomly selected precincts within the county from the election earlier
District report shows Covid-related regression; Cannon Falls getting right into Christmas with ‘Deck the Falls; Council work session preview
Last week during the Northfield School Board meeting the school district held the annual World’s Best Workforce public hearing. The curiously named report, which is
Northfield Historical Society searching for new Executive Director; Branding Commission releases community survey; Representative-Elect Pursell discusses election night
The Northfield Historical Society is searching for new professional staff after former Executive Director Cathy Osterman and former Curator Travis Farrington resigned earlier this month.
County certifies election; High School “path forward” due soon; New cannabinoid ordinances are in effect
The Rice County Canvassing Board has verified the results of the November 8th election as reported by county elections staff. At nearly 73%, the percentage
Park Improvement Plan nearing vote for approval; New Branding Commission busy at work; This is Infant Safe Sleep Week
On Tuesday night, the City Council was presented with the results of a survey on the Northfield Parks System and the proposed ideas to improve
Northfield Hospital limiting visitors due to RSV; Hillmann expresses gratitude to voters; Slow approach taken with Archer House redevelopment
Northfield Hospital announced yesterday that visitors under the age of 18 will not be allowed during the current Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV) outbreak. According
Operation Joy in need of immediate donations; Human rights award nominations are open; City Council meets tonight
Registration for the Community Acton Center’s holiday gift giving program, Operation Joy, will close this Saturday, November 18th, and the CAC is reminding the community
Fossum discusses election; Carleton Archeology class to present pieces of local history; Turkey Trot is next week
Rice County Attorney John Fossum has conceded his race for re-election to Assistant County Prosecutor Brian Mortenson. Fossum will step aside in January when Mortenson
City offering no-cost business consultation; Rice County looking to cut back on food waste; LBSA honors Jeff Johnson
Last week near the end of the City Council meeting, Councilor Jessica Peterson White highlighted the program the city has put in place with the
Sokup, Holmes, Nelson, Miller, Lieske, Pursell, Thomas, Mortenson all winners on election night
On a busy election night in Rice County, election results mirrored trends across the state and across the country. Some expected wins by challengers never
It’s Election Day; Salvation Army Mini-Kettles coming to Rice County; John Prine tribute show set for November 19
Polls are open today from 7am until 8pm, as voters across the country are being asked to decide on hundreds of candidates for office. In
Rice County Community Services decries lack of state funding; Capital Projects Levy set to be decided on tomorrow’s ballot; Living Treasure award deadline on Sunday
Last week the Rice County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from the County Community Services Department and retired Director of Social Services Mark Shaw
City revamping board & commission governance; Voter information found in multiple places; United Way awards second round of microgrants
During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, City Administrator Ben Martig gave the council an update on the initiative to standardize the way the city’s various
Council approves design team for Bridge Square; Library Trivia bee set for tomorrow night; DNR enforcing CWD restrictions
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved a professional service agreement with Damon Farber Landscape Architects to develop the final design plan for the
2022 Local Candidates Campaign Finance Reports
Below find the final campaign finance reports before Election Day from State, County, City, and School Board candidates. Their are different reporting rules for candidates
NAFRS ramping up code enforcement; Workplace Wellness Collaborative a focus of Rice County Public Health; City Council preview
The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service has decided to make a marked change in the department’s make-up by hiring a full-time fire chief. Board
Death at Fifty North; NAFRS begins the search for full time chief; Seniors seek more fitness opportunities
The Northfield Police Department has identified the man who passed away at Fifty North on Friday as 70-year-old Larry Celander of Northfield. Fifty North was
Walz touts Northfield as ‘destination’ and ‘economic driver;’ Nelson discusses intricacies of Sunday grass fire
Governor Tim Walz brought members of the Northfield business community together yesterday, to hear about the struggles and challenges they are facing in a post-pandemic