Heavy snow expected all day; NH+C seeing more Covid cases; Supreme Court rules against Fugalli; NPB to expand in 2022
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for much of Southern Minnesota until 6am tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow will
Northfield, Faribault Public Schools are closed, athletics afterschool activities canceled or postoned
Due to the impending winter storm, both Northfield and Faribault public schools will be closed on Friday. The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow
Pownell says budget tied to strategic plan; NH+C offering Monoclonal Antibody treatment; KYMN moves to video broadcasting
On Tuesday night the Northfield City Council passed a budget and levy for 2022 that included an 11.6% increase in city property taxes. While that
Council okays 11.6% levy increase; Legislators comment on budget surplus; Winter Walk volunteers are plentiful
Last night the Northfield City Council voted unanimously to pass a budget for 2022 totaling just over $11.8 million. The tax levy accompanying the budget
Clue #3 for the Winter Walk 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
Library set for Winter Walk; NH+C needs crutches; Annual SWCD tree sale is underway
The 22nd Winter Walk will be this Thursday in Downtown Northfield. After a forced year off thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the enthusiasm among the many
Clue #2 for the 2021 Winter Walk 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
Underdahl writes op-ed, warns of ‘difficult winter ahead;’ Thomas, Malecha discuss New Public Safety Center; City Council preview
Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Steve Underdahl is letting people know that hospitals across the country are dealing with overwhelming demand, why it’s happening, and
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