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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
School District Ramping Up Budgeting for 2026-2027 school year
By Charlie Mahler Budget planning for the Northfield School District’s 2026-2027 academic year is gaining momentum. At this week’s school board meeting, district staffers responsible
City of Northfield preparing for multi-level election season
By Maya Betti As the 2026 election cycle approaches, the Northfield City Council is focusing not just on voters, but the candidates themselves. With the
Dundas Council Approves Stone Ridge II Plat, Tax Abatement for 60 New Homes
By Rich Larson The Dundas City Council took a major step forward on housing Monday night, approving the final plat and a tax abatement package
Northfield Community Market Fair Brings 100+ Vendors and Family Fun to the Dundas Dome
By Rich Larson Formerly known as the Home & Garden Show, the Northfield Community Market Fair returns this Saturday with a broader community focus, more
Northfield Union of Youth Expands Services with New ‘Lock’ Resource Center
By Rich Larson The Northfield Union of Youth is moving full steam ahead on a major expansion that leaders say will significantly enhance services for
Pursell Spotlights Water Concerns With Large Dairy Operations
By Rich Larson Rep. Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) of District 58A said one of her top priorities this week was bringing a major livestock-environment bill before
Northfield School Board to Review Budgets, Start Times, and Superintendent Search Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield School Board will tackle a wide‑ranging agenda when it meets tonight, with budget planning, operational policy, and long‑term district planning
Waterford Quarry Environmental Impart Examined at Open House
By Charlie Mahler An open house to learn more about the environmental impacts of Brian Rock’s proposed limestone quarry in Waterford Township, northeast of Northfield
Northfield approves $1.09 million plan to rebuild city parks
By Maya Betti, News Intern The Northfield City Council voted unanimously on April 7 to approve just over $1 million in improvements to Central Park,
FiftyNorth and YMCA announce merger
By Rich Larson FiftyNorth and the Northfield Area Family YMCA announced this morning that they have taken a major first step toward a merger, with
Northfield an outlier — and potential model — in Minnesota’s data center debacle
By Maya Betti, News Intern Across Greater Minnesota, growing interest in data centers is triggering conflicts between residents, developers and the city governments stuck in
Northfield Council to Weigh Park Project Contract, Investment Oversight Proposal Tonight
By Rich Larson Northfield City Council members are set to tackle a mix of routine business and bigger policy questions when they meet Tuesday night,
Northfield Book Fair Donation Period Underway
By Charlie Mahler The first chapter of one of the largest used book sales in the state opens tomorrow as the donation period begins today
Construction Contracts, Budget Restorations on Agenda for Special Northfield School Board Meeting
By Rich Larson Northfield school board members will gather Monday evening for a special meeting focused on a major construction project at Northfield High School,
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