Cannon River

Northfield City Council extends state of emergency period, Rice County sets up hotline and webpage for those who need help and those willing to help; Stratmoen once again takes leave of absence from school board; HCI receives grant to fund CULTUREtime program

The Northfield City Council held an emergency meeting yesterday afternoon and extended the Citywide State of Emergency through July 9th. The time was increased from

June 26, 2024

Local emergency declared in Northfield; Candidates line up against high property taxes during forum; Reilly says Comp Plan not about changing policies, but ‘how things get done’

A statement released last night by the City of Northfield said Mayor Rhonda Pownell has declared a local emergency in response to this weekend’s flooding

June 25, 2024

Record setting flood brings damage, concern, federal officials to Northfield; Candidates forum sponsored by Northfield Chamber set for tonight at high school auditorium

For the third time in fifteen years, the City of Northfield is dealing with a 100-year flood, and this one is record setting. After days

June 24, 2024

Update: Cannon River now expected to crest at record level of 901.5 feet

After heavy rains across Southern Minnesota last night and this morning, the National Water Prediction Service expects the Cannon River to crest at 901.5 feet.

June 21, 2024

Cannon River expected to crest over 900 feet, Elliott advises caution; Different finance tools will be used by ice arena partnership

The rainy weather the State of Minnesota has experienced all week continues to be a concern for the public safety agencies in and around Northfield.