A bang and then boom, the electricity went out in Downtown Northfield just after 10 this morning and a bird is to blame. KYMN was out for about 15 minutes or so. Witnesses reported a flash at the Xcel substation on the corner of Hwy 3 and 2nd street. Xcel representative Matt Lindstrom said a bird flew into the transformer. While the traffic lights stayed on, all the businesses along Division were out checking with their neighbors to see who had lights.
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,
April 9, 2026
