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Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann to Leave District for Statewide Leadership Role
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announced that he will leave the district at the end of the 2025–26
Sheriff Thomas will retire at the end of 2026
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term on Dec.
Northfield School District May Renew Operating Levy Without Referendum Under New State Law
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School District is preparing to consider a significant funding decision this spring, as Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announced
NH+C acquisition of Allina clinic moving forward
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Zander Abbott said he is feeling very good about the prospects of NH+C’s
Northfield School Board will Review Charter Reports, Indigenous Education Update, and Long‑Term Facilities
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School Board will meet tonight with a full agenda that spans financial planning, charter school updates, Indigenous education
Council will discuss Mill Towns Trail, financial review priorities at meeting Tuesday night
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council will convene a combined regular meeting and work session tomorrow night, beginning at 6:00, with a
Farmington Mayor Hoyt Resigns
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Farmington Mayor Joshua Hoyt stepped down from office Wednesday, Feb. 4, resigning effective immediately after a volatile City Council meeting
Thomas details County Corrections Department DHS policy
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Amidst media reports that Border czar Tom Homan is seeking to tie increased Department of Homeland Security access to county
Resistance to ICE Activity Grows in Northfield
By Rich Larson, KYMN News As federal immigration enforcement activity increases across Minnesota, groups of Northfield residents are organizing to monitor and respond to what
Reimagine Northfield High School Project Nears Bidding Phase as Design Wraps Up
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Reimagine Northfield High School renovation project is approaching a major milestone as final design work concludes and preparations begin
Amy Peterson Named Northfield’s 2026 Business Person of the Year
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named Amy Peterson, owner of Monarch Gift Shop and The Measuring Cup, its
Minnesota Caucuses set for tonight
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Grassroots politics will take center stage tonight as Minnesotans turn out for precinct caucuses. Communities across the state, including right
Ruth’s House Prepares for Big Western‑Themed Fundraiser to Support Women and Children in Crisis
By Rich Larson, KYMN News For more than two decades, Ruth’s House of Hope has stood as one of Rice County’s most essential lifelines—a shelter
Rice County Approves Mental Health Court to Address Repeat Offenses and Mental Illness
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County is moving forward with the creation of a Mental Health Court, a new treatment-focused alternative aimed at reducing
Councilor Chad Beumer Reflects on a Positive First Year on Northfield City Council
By Rich Larson, KYMN News After just over a year on the Northfield City Council, Councilor Chad Beumer says the experience has been not only
The Raider Wrap 1-31-26
We get up to date with the latest scores and highlights of the week with the Raider Scoreboard. Coming off of Directing the annual Honor
Beumer Voices Strong Support for Local Option Sales Tax Proposal
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield City Councilor Chad Beumer is offering strong support to the city’s effort to pursue a local option sales tax—now
Verbena Vinyl Spins Creativity with “Blind Date with a Record” Promotion
By Rich Larson, KYMN News As Valentine’s Day approaches, one Northfield small business is turning tradition on its head—inviting customers to skip the chocolates and
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