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Riverwalk Market Fair closes in on end of “busy” season with Oct. 10 fall celebration
By Jenn Lin KYMN News Intern The Riverwalk Market Fair is nearing the end of its season in Bridge Square, but plenty of activity is
Rice County Fall Festival brings community and connection for Minnesota artists
By Jenn Lin KYMN Intern Dozens of artists from across southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities shared their talents and made connections last weekend in
Mill Towns Race Series to return for fifth year in Dundas on Sunday
By Aidan Rice KYMN Intern Over 200 runners from several states will lace up their running shoes in Dundas this Sunday. The Mill Towns Race
The Key seeks $30,000 to replace aging HVAC systems
By Rich Larson The Northfield Union of Youth is working to quickly raise $30,000 to replace two aging heating and cooling systems at The Key,
Viking Fest brings living history, music and crafts to Farmington
By Rich Larson Viking Age history will come alive over the next two weekends as Viking Fest Minnesota returns to the Dakota County Fairgrounds in
Northfield council approves data center setback changes amid public concerns
By Rich Larson On Tuesday Night the Northfield City Council unanimously approved changes to setback requirements for data processing centers, following extensive public input about
Dancing with the Northfield Stars to spotlight local nonprofits
By Rich Larson Local volunteers are putting on their dancing shoes to support community organizations as Northfield Shares prepares to host Dancing with the Northfield
Northfield Council to Consider Organics Recycling, Hospital Property Sale Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with residential organics recycling, data
Library searching for solutions in face of county budget cut
By Rich Larson A 10% reduction in Rice County’s contributions to outside agencies could force the Northfield Public Library to eliminate Sunday hours during the
FiftyNorth, YMCA approve merger effective Jan. 1
By Rich Larson FiftyNorth and the Northfield Area Family YMCA have approved a merger that will unite the two nonprofits beginning Jan. 1, 2027, while
Rice County reminds property owners of Oct. 15 tax deadline
By Rich Larson Rice County is reminding property owners that second-half payments for 2026 real and personal property taxes are due Thursday, Oct. 15. Residents
Rice County flu shot clinics offer protection ahead of winter
By Rich Larson Getting a flu shot this fall can help prevent an illness that causes missed work and school and can lead to hospitalization
Oktoberfest success reflects growing momentum in Dundas
By Rich Larson Even in persistent mist, the enthusiasm could not be dampened during Dundas Oktoberfest last month, with crowds filling both the main tent
Data center setback proposal addresses conflicting city regulations
By Rich Larson Northfield’s proposed change to data center setback requirements would correct a conflict in existing zoning regulations, Community Development Director Scott Wopata said,
Northfield School Board Approves Preliminary Levy With Projected 8.65% Increase
By Rich Larson The Northfield School Board voted Monday night to authorize the district’s maximum allowable preliminary property tax levy for 2027, initially projected at
Northfield-Dundas named a Runner Friendly Community
By Rich Larson Northfield-Dundas is one of five places nationwide to receive a 2026 Runner Friendly Community designation from the Road Runners Club of America.
Downtown Northfield bench project gains first sponsor
By Rich Larson A plan to add more places to sit along Division Street has its first sponsor. Cardinal Glass has committed to funding a
Early voting underway in Rice County, with Northfield location open
By Rich Larson Minnesotans can now vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. For Rice County residents, that includes voting in person in Faribault
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