Clue #1 For the 2021 Ornament Hunt
In preparation for Winter Walk, the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday themed treasure Hunt. A Christmas Tree shaped ornament has been
Thomas settling in to new role; City to take on some NDDC responsibilities; Lucia Fest set for next week
New Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas has been in his position for three weeks now. Former Sheriff Troy Dunn retired on November 12, leaving a
Tuitt, Peabody plead guilty to aiding Lafontaine homicide; County public property tax hearing set for tonight; Northfield must grow commercial industrial base
Two of the suspects involved in the July death of Greenvale Township resident Chris Lafontaine have pled guilty to their roles in the case. The
NH+C to open urgent care in a familiar location; Carroll named Interim ED of Northfield Shares; Winter Walk set for December 9
Northfield Hospital & Clinics has announced its intentions to re-open the former Northfield Urgent Care Clinic located at 2014 Jefferson Road, Suite C. The clinic,
Staffing needs fuel double digit property tax increase; LBSA fundraising needs growing
Northfielders are poised to see a double digit increase in the city portion of their property taxes next year. The increase reflects wage and benefit increases
Dundas looking for ‘right’ downtown developer; New strategic plan on tap for school district; Mercado Local set for December
The City of Dundas is looking for an interested party to develop the property adjacent to the new City Hall. Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen said the
District receives faculty diversity grant; Rice County looking at mental health changes; City rental licensing meetings set for next week
Last week, the Northfield Public School District learned that it will be the recipient of a grant that will offer opportunities to diversify its faculty.
Hillmann says district can deal with rising Covid numbers; Teppen says EDA has big plans; Charter Commission looking at vacancies
Minnesota is currently one of the most problematic spots in the country for Covid-19. Right now, the state ranks only behind Michigan for the highest
Property Tax Statements require scrutiny; NPD Body Cam program ‘working well’; LBSA Gala set for December 4
As property tax statements arrive in Northfield mailboxes, the city is ramping up its efforts to educate the public about how to interpret the statement,
Search for Budenski continues; Census shows small population growth in Northfield
It has now been seven weeks since Daryl Budenski – “Dice,” to his friends – was reported missing. Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliot said that
District wrestles with higher Covid numbers; Winter parking ban in effect; Library survey helps in strategic planning
The Northfield School District has seen a sharp rise in the number of active Covid-19 cases within the school district in the last week. Most
HPC okays Archer House demolition; City attorney addresses ex parte communication
After an exhaustive conversation, the Northfield Historic Preservation Commission voted last night to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to Rebound Partners, allowing for the demolition
Despite Covid, Peterson optimistic about Northfield tourism; County Courts taking steps to clear backlog; HPC meets today on Archer House demolition
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council heard a presentation from Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Peterson regarding the 2022 budget for the
Bonding committee weighs Mill Towns Trail funding; Registration, donation deadline for ‘Operation Joy’ is Friday; City Council preview
Last week members of the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee toured Southern Minnesota to talk with communities about requests they have made for the bonding
City has interest in MnDot Property; Salvation Army bell ringers will be out on Friday; New Northfield mobile app
Last week, the City Council determined that there was enough interest between themselves and city staff to acquire the property currently owned by the Minnesota
District finding ways to deal with Covid; Fossum says overdoses still an issue; Fine Craft collective now open in Northfield
The Northfield School District Covid-19 numbers were updated yesterday. The news, as is reflective of the rest of the state, is mixed. While the numbers
City considers home conversion program against flooding; School board considers new strategic plan; KYMN and Rice County United Way will partner on Tuesday for fund raiser
During the City Council work session on Tuesday night, Northfield City Engineering Manager Sean Simonson and City Engineer Dave Bennett gave a detailed report on
Former employees sue NH+C over vaccination; Local veterans to be honored Sunday
On Monday, twenty former employees of Northfield Hospital + Clinics filed a lawsuit against their former employer and members of the hospital board, after they
Dunn discusses Minnesota road safety; Pownell and Martig discuss TIF; Council work session preview
Outgoing Sheriff Troy Dunn said last week that the number of traffic fatalities in Rice County has increased to four for the year, after the
Franek and Ness discuss NAFRS Board; City looking at new green building policy; Stuffed animal sleepover and other activities at the library
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Gerry Franek said he will be announcing his retirement sometime in the first part of 2022. While this
NH+C now offering vaccinations for ages 5 and up; Dunn looks toward retirement; NPB gains popularity, continues to grow
Northfield Hospital and Clinics has announced that appointments are being taken for children ages 5-11 to be vaccinated against Covid-19. On Tuesday, the Centers for