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Dundas pushes forward with major housing expansion
By Rich Larson A flurry of approvals and planning actions over the past several weeks is putting Dundas on track for one of the most
Northfield School Board Renews Operating Levy
By Rich Larson The Northfield School Board voted Monday night to renew the district’s operating levy without taking the question to voters, using authority granted
NH+C’s purchase of Allina moves forward; providers moving to NH+C announced
By Rich Larson Northfield’s health care landscape is set for a significant shift as Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C) moves forward with its purchase of
Northfield Council OKs Carleton plan to close College Street amid resident concerns
By Maya Betti A stretch of College Avenue near Carleton College will soon be closed to most vehicle traffic and redesigned with a focus on
Flood Control Project Work Begins Today
By Charlie Mahler Work on neighborhood flood control projects in Northfield will begin today. The projects — one east of Maple Street in the Sibley
Pursell, Martig Testify for Local Option Sales Tax
By Charlie Mahler Northfield’s Minnesota House Representative Kristi Pursell and Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig testified before the house tax committee last week in favor
Raider Baseball looks to build momentum as season progresses
By Ainsley Schafer With four weeks remaining until section play begins, the Northfield High School baseball team is focused on building momentum – and hoping
Fire Chief Nelson Highlights Prevention Role in Northfield Development
By Rich Larson Yesterday, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service (NAFRS) Fire Chief Tom Nelson said very plainly that proactive fire prevention and early involvement
Northfield City Council Reviews Preliminary Design for Skatepark Expansion
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council received a preliminary design update Tuesday, April 22, for Phase II of the Northfield Skateboard Park project, marking
Northfield Arts Guild Gala Fundraiser Set for April 30
By Charlie Mahler The Northfield Arts Guild is hosting a Kentucky Derby-themed party for its annual gala fundraiser on Thursday, April 30, at Reunion —
Northfield to Celebrate Earth Day With Weekend of Community Events
By Rich Larson Northfield will mark Earth Day with a full weekend of activities designed to bring the community together around environmental awareness, local action,
Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Sale Returns
By Rich Larson The 2026 edition of the Northfield Hospital & Clinics Auxiliary’s annual Book Sale—one of the community’s longest‑running fundraisers— is up and running,
City Council to Consider Hospital, Clinic Merger Tonight
By Charlie Mahler The purchase agreement for acquisition of the Allina Northfield Clinic by city-owned Northfield Hospital + Clinics is expected to headline tonight’s Northfield
Northfield History Center launches capital campaign to restore Scriver Building
By Rich Larson The Northfield History Center has kicked off a major capital campaign to rehabilitate the historic Scriver Building, its longtime home and one
Floor Action Looms After Fast‑Paced Legislative Week, According to Rep. Pursell
By Rich Larson According to Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) of District 58A, the past week at the Minnesota Legislature was marked by looming deadlines, heightened political
Northfield’s record-setting boys basketball coach, Matt Christensen, is named MBCA Class AAA Coach of the Year
By Ainsley Schafer Nearly a century after the last time the Northfield Boys Basketball team made a state tournament appearance, head coach Matt Christensen, a
Public Input Sought as Northfield Updates Zoning Code
By Rich Larson Community members in Northfield are being asked to weigh in on how the city should grow and develop in the years ahead.
Hail brings opportunity for scammers
By Charlie Mahler Rice County officials are reminding residents whose property was damaged in the recent hailstorm to beware of unscrupulous individuals posing as contractors
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