At 5:10am, Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann closed Northfield Public Schools along with all activities. Weather conditions will continue to deteriorate throughout the day. Other closings include Cannon Falls, Medford, Faribault, Kenyon-Wannamingo, Tri-City United, Randolph, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan, Lakeville, and New Prague.
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
August 31, 2026
