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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
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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
Reimagine Northfield High School Project Enters Critical Phase as Multi‑Year Construction Nears
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The long‑anticipated “Reimagine Northfield High School” project is officially moving from the planning phase to the action phase, as construction
Sharing Our Roots Farm Grows Community, Justice in Northfield
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Sharing Our Roots Farm, a Northfield-based nonprofit, is working to expand access to land, food and opportunity through sustainable agriculture
Demonstrators protest ICE in Northfield; hotel officials say agents checked out
By Rich Larson and Kenzie Nguyen Northfield Community members ranging in age from seniors to local college students gathered at the Fairfield Inn of Northfield
Rice County Safe Roads Coalition Urges Drivers to Prepare for Winter Hazards
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Rice County Safe Roads Coalition is urging motorists to take extra precautions right now as hazardous winter conditions, combined
Northfield Boards and Commissions Application Deadline Approaching
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The deadline to apply to become a member of one of Northfield’s Boards or Commissions is fast approaching, and the
Rice County Pushes for Deconstruction to Reduce Waste and Reuse Building Materials
By Rich Larson, KYMN News A growing movement in the construction industry is changing how buildings come down—and Rice County wants local contractors to be
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