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Northfield Looks to Bridge Projects as Opportunity to Improve Highway 3 Safety
By Rich Larson With three major bridge replacement projects on the horizon, Northfield officials say the next several years will offer a rare opportunity to
Loon Liquors Brings a Taste of History to Defeat of Jesse James Days
By Rich Larson Loon Liquors is getting into the spirit of the Defeat of Jesse James Days this weekend by offering visitors a taste of
Northfield to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Hasse Ryt-Way Arena
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield will officially open the new Hasse Ryt-Way Arena next Wednesday with an evening of ceremonies, tours, skating and
Northfield Approves $25,000 Settlement in Wall Street Road Culvert Dispute
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council has agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a threatened lawsuit stemming from construction of a new culvert along
Northfield Earns Highest GreenStep Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is once again receiving recognition for its work to conserve resources, improve efficiency and become a more environmentally
Sheriff Thomas Reminds Drivers: Flashing Red Lights Mean Stop for School Buses
By Rich Larson With students across the area returning to school, Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas is reminding drivers to slow down, pay attention and
Northfield Hispanic Heritage Celebration Expands with New Heritage Stamp Activity
By Rich Larson Northfield will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture later this month with food, music, dancing and a new activity designed to extend the
City Council to Discuss St. Olaf Parking, Highway 3 Safety and 2027 Budget Tuesday
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will take up neighborhood parking, Highway 3 safety and the city’s 2027 budget during a regular meeting and
Scammers Continue Targeting Elderly Residents in Rice County
By Rich Larson Rice County residents are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers continue targeting older adults with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, according to
Fifty North members make case for proposed YMCA merger
By Rich Larson As Fifty North continues to explore a possible merger with the Northfield Area Family YMCA, two longtime community members say they believe
Northfield History Center Plans Special Events for 150th Anniversary of the Jesse James Bank Raid
By Rich Larson The Northfield History Center is marking a major milestone this Labor Day with a series of events commemorating the 150th anniversary of
16th Annual Golf Tournament Will Honor Bjorn Norgaard’s Adventurous Spirit
By Rich Larson A golf tournament that began as a way to remember a Northfield native who died 15 years ago will continue that tradition
Northfield Steam and Gas Engine Show Celebrates Agricultural Heritage
By Rich Larson The sights, sounds and machinery that powered generations of Minnesota farms will take center stage when the Rice County Steam and Gas
Northfield Rotary Bike Tour Returns Sept. 12 with Rides for Every Cyclist
By Rich Larson The Northfield Rotary Bike Tour is gearing up for another year of scenic rides, family fun, and community spirit as cyclists from
Defeat of Jesse James Days Horseshoe Hunt Returns with New Twist and Historic Prize
By Rich Larson The Defeat of Jesse James Days Horseshoe Hunt is returning this week, continuing one of Northfield’s longest-running community traditions. Now in its
Northfield Considering Lower Speed Limits on City Streets
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is taking a closer look at how fast vehicles should be traveling on local streets, with the possibility
Fire Chief Reminds Residents of Burning Rules as Fall Yard Work Approaches
By Rich Larson As summer gives way to fall and leaves begin piling up in yards, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Tom Nelson
MN Kids Rise Looks to Build Pride in Minnesota Public Schools
By Rich Larson Members of the Northfield Education Community will be at the State Fair on Wednesday to support an organization called MN Kids Rise.
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