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Rice County promotes Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 13–17
By Rich Larson Rice County officials are encouraging residents to prepare for Minnesota’s volatile spring weather by taking part in Severe Weather Awareness Week, scheduled
Northfield, Faribault Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, April 2nd
The Northfield Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, April 2, due to the National Weather Services winter storm warning which includes the
Free Documentary Screening Examines the Power of Civic Participation
By Rich Larson A free public screening of the documentary Join or Die will take place on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the
Northfield Fire Department Plans Major Bucket Truck Upgrade to Control Costs
By Rich Larson The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service is preparing a major overhaul of one of its aging bucket trucks, a move Fire
Shattuck – St. Mary’s Teacher Fired for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
By Charlie Mahler Officials at Shattuck – St. Mary’s School in Faribault confirmed to KYMN that it recently fired Beck Alexander Saine after the first-year
No Kings Northfield Rally Draws Thousands
By Charlie Mahler Carrying signs, listening to speeches and chanting slogans along with rally leaders, thousands of No Kings Northfield rally-goers gathered in Ames Park
Northfield Police Chief Addresses Flock Cameras, Privacy Concerns as Use Grows Across Minnesota
By Rich Larson As law enforcement agencies across Minnesota expand their use of so‑called Flock cameras, questions about privacy, data sharing, and oversight are drawing
Northfield Native Nick Benson to share stage with Springsteen, Sanders, others
By Charlie Mahler Joan Baez, Bernie Sanders, Bruce Springsteen, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda and … Northfield native Nick Benson? Yes. Nick Benson, the plane-spotter who
After 94 years, Northfield Boys Basketball team heads back to the state tournament
By Ainsley Schafer Nearly a century after the last time the Northfield Boys Basketball team last made a state tournament appearance, the Raiders will be
Northfield Police Continue Hiring Push as Retirements Keep Staffing Tight
By Rich Larson Despite the swearing in of Officer Joshua Ortiz on Tuesday night during the Northfield City Council meeting, the Northfield Police Department remains
Northfield advances dam removal plans with $800,000 grant request, amid debate
By Maya Betti The City of Northfield will seek $800,000 in state funding to advance plans to remove the Ames Mill Dam and replace it
Rice County mails 2026 tax statements, valuation notices to property owners
By Rich Larson Rice County property owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes this week as the county begins sending out its annual property
Northfield Community Development Director Discusses Manufactured Housing, Tree Canopy, and new communication opportunities
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is taking a closer look at housing safety, environmental resilience and long-term planning, according to Community Development Director
Northfield EMS Chief Urges Community to Treat Mental Health Crises as Emergencies
By Rich Larson Northfield Emergency Medical Services Chief Brian “Tex” Edwards is encouraging residents to call for help without hesitation when faced with a mental
Northfield City Council to Swear In New Police Officer, Take Up Annexation and Ames Mill Dam Items Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will convene tonight for a wide‑ranging meeting that blends ceremonial moments with significant policy decisions affecting growth, infrastructure
NUY buys former pharmacy building for youth resource center
By Rich Larson The Northfield Union of Youth has purchased the former Northfield Pharmacy building at the corner of 6th and Water streets, a move
Public hearing about the school district operating Levy set for Thursday
By Rich Larson Northfield residents will have a chance on Thursday to weigh in on whether the school board should renew the district’s operating levy
Northfield Public Schools closed on Monday, March 16th; other area districts announce closings as well.
The Northfield Public School District has announced that all public schools will be closed on Monday, March 16th. In an announcement the district said schools
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