Lippert sees much to like in final budget deals; Hillmann sees need to re-think state school funding
By Rich Larson The Minnesota State Legislature beat the deadline yesterday, passing several bills to complete the state budget for the new biennium which began
Hillmann discusses school funding bill; Dundas safety a sign of growth; Northfield Police Reservists honored
By Rich Larson Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann said yesterday that the E-12 education bill that is expected to be passed today and signed
Despite ‘games,’ Draheim expects to avoid shutdown; Northfield Shares’ Nathan comes to Northfield
By Rich Larson, News Director State Senator Rich Draheim said he fully expects the Senate to wrap up business today and end the legislative special
Lippert optimistic that budget will get done before deadline; Senator Smith wants more beef processors; Rice County Sheriff’s department loses one of their own
by Rich Larson, News Director The Minnesota House of Representatives passed two major components of the state budget over the weekend as the legislature continued
Smith works for renewable energy in rural areas; Family Navigator Service to be offered by LBSA; Frandsen names Scheffler new president
By Rich Larson, News Director Yesterday, United States Senator Tina Smith introduced a bill into the Senate that would enhance the funding of the Rural
Murals to be installed in roundabout tunnels; ‘Wallflower Project’ needs host families; There is a Rice County Law Library
by Rich Larson, News Director The pedestrian tunnels under the roundabout at Highway 246 and Jefferson Parkway will be periodically closed beginning this week so
Highway 19 closed near Carleton today; ‘Full-fledged’ DJJD for 2021; Fossum outlines office’s vision
By Rich Larson, News Director Highway 19 will be closed today near the Carleton College campus for work related to heating system upgrades that are
Draheim discusses budget sticking points; Malecha discusses mental health and new jail; School district completes referendum projects
By Rich Larson, News Director Senator Rich Draheim yesterday expressed his frustration with the pace of progress at the State Capitol during the current special
Lippert discusses Agriculture and Higher Ed bills; District sets Land Acknowledgement policy; NPD contributes to law enforcement education program
by Rich Larson, News Director Little progress was made over the weekend at the State Capitol as Republicans and Democrats continued to hash out the
Elliott asks motorists to slow down; MnDot property available to city; Dundas preparing for 2022 baseball tournament
by Rich Larson, News Director The State of Minnesota is sounding the alarm bell as we head into summer, asking people to be more cautious
City details Independence day celebration; Park Enhancement priorities set; CAP set to host open house Tuesday night
By Rich Larson, News Direct On Tuesday, the City of Northfield announced its plans for the local Independence Day celebration. After a year without fireworks
Council votes to amend Charter; Changes at hospital, but masks still needed; Hillmann praises perseverance of community
By Rich Larson, News Director Last night, the Northfield City Council approved an amendment to the City Charter, allowing for some modification to the membership
Hospital combats vaccine misinformation; NDDC bringing ‘Block Party’ to Bridge Square; City Council to meet tonight
By Rich Larson, News Director Northfield Hospital +Clinics is encouraging anyone 12 years of age or older who has not received a Covid-19 vaccination to
Lippert expects budget deal; NH+C touts ‘impressive’ vaccination number; ‘Chamber Chat’ set to premier tomorrow
By Rich Larson, News Director As the state legislature heads into a special session today Representative Todd Lippert said, despite the perceived lack of progress
County courts creeping back to normalcy; City begins discussion of ‘Rescue Plan’ funds; NH+C Wound Healing Center already producing results
By Rich Larson, News Director As the country continues to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rice County attorney John Fossum said the Rice County
Dakota Electric asks for emergency energy conservation; City financial audit comes back ‘clean’; New Young Sculptors project in place for unveiling; Free City Wi-Fi is now in place
By Rich Larson, News Director The high temperatures have prompted Dakota Electric to issue a maximum generation emergency event. The association is asking its members
Council discusses final details of new strategic plan; NH+C audit shows things are in good shape; Northfield honored by GreenStep program
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield City Council met in a work session last night to put the finishing touches on the city’s new Strategic Plan,
Fire at Rice County Landfill; Subcommittee looking into old jail building options; Historical Society teams with SCOPE for Cemetery Stories
By Rich Larson, News Director A fire broke out at the Rice County Sanitary Landfill over the weekend, producing thick black smoke that could be
Division Street closed today at Woodley and Sumner; Sheriff Dunn discusses new jail; NAFRS seeking pension increase
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield Public Works department has closed Division Street between Woodley and Sumner streets to through traffic today until 7
Sheriff Dunn discusses summer safety; Council supports Spring Creek II; Two new vaccine clinics
By Rich Larson, News Director As the end of the pandemic coincides with the beginning of summer, more and more people are coming out of
Allina to hold Pfizer clinic on Saturday, free shuttle is available
Allina Clinic will hold a Pfizer vaccination clinic on Saturday morning. Anyone 12 years of age or older can go to the clinic between 8am and noon