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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
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
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