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Northfield Earns State Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield has been recognized by the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program for achieving Steps 4 and 5 in the statewide sustainability initiative, highlighting the community’s ongoing efforts to conserve resources, increase efficiency,
Northfield City Council Invites Public Input on Proposed 2027 Budget
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will hold a special meeting tonight designed to give residents an opportunity to speak directly to council members about the city’s proposed 2027 budget. The meeting follows a public budget
Train Car Derails Near Sechler Park; No Injuries Reported
By Rich Larson Emergency responders and railroad crews responded to a train car derailment near the Armstrong Road entrance to Sechler Park earlier today. Officials said the train car remained upright, but one set of wheels came
Rice County Urges Families to Update Vaccinations Before School Year Begins
By Rich Larson August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and Rice County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on recommended vaccinations before returning to school this fall. Health officials
City Expands Budget Engagement Opportunities Ahead of Key 2027 Decisions
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is providing additional opportunities for residents to learn about the proposed 2027 budget, ask questions, and share feedback before the City Council makes key decisions affecting property taxes and utility
EMS Chief Says When In Doubt, Call 911
By Rich Larson Northfield Emergency Medical Services Chief Brian Edwards has a simple message for people wondering whether their medical situation is serious enough to call 911: if you’re unsure, make the call. Edwards said EMS crews
Fourth Annual Runway Revival Brings Creativity, Community to the Catwalk Tonight
By Rich Larson The Community Action Center will turn recycled and unexpected materials into high fashion tonight as the fourth annual Runway Revival fundraiser takes over Carleton College’s Weitz Center. Runway Revival began as a way to
Jefferson Road Clinic Transition Moves Closer
By Rich Larson Northfield Hospital & Clinics (NH+C) is moving ahead with plans to take over operations of the Jefferson Road Clinic, formerly operated by Allina Health, with the facility scheduled to welcome its first NH+C patients
Northfield School Board Could Appoint Member if Third Seat Remains Vacant
By Rich Larson The Northfield School Board could be faced with appointing a new member following the November election if voters do not elect a write-in candidate to fill the third of three seats on this year’s
Primary results clear up many questions about the November ballot
By Rich Larson Northfield voters went to the polls yesterday in Minnesota’s primary election, with races ranging from Northfield City Council to an open U.S. Senate seat and the race for Minnesota governor. Locally, two City Council
What Northfielders Should Know About Minnesota Primary Election Day
By Rich Larson Northfield residents will join voters across Minnesota today for the state primary election, a key step in determining which candidates will advance to the November general election. Polls across the city will be open
Dakota County Fair is underway with with Livestock Shows, Demolition Derby and Family Events
By Rich Larson The 2026 edition of the Dakota County Fair opened yesterday and will continue through Sunday with a packed schedule of livestock competitions, grandstand entertainment, carnival rides and family activities. Fair President Ashlyn Otto, a
Northfield Reports No Impact From Wave of Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems
By Rich Larson Northfield officials say the city’s drinking water and wastewater systems remain secure following a series of cyberattacks that recently targeted public water systems in more than 30 Minnesota communities. The attacks, which are under
Northfield Public Library to Close Briefly for Major Renovation Project
By Rich Larson The Northfield Public Library is preparing for a significant renovation project that will bring major improvements to its children’s department and other areas of the building, thanks to a federal grant administered through the
Northfield Advances Discussion on Citywide Curbside Composting
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council voted Monday to continue exploring a citywide curbside composting program, signaling growing support for a service that city leaders say could help reduce landfill waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions and
Archer House Redevelopment Moves Forward as City Signals Support for New Financing Agreement
By Rich Larson After years of uncertainty surrounding one of Northfield’s most discussed Downtown sites, city officials say plans to rebuild the former Archer House property are moving in a positive direction. The Northfield City Council on
Nelson, Cox pull out of School Board Election
By Rich Larson The race for three seats on the Northfield School Board has taken an unexpected turn, leaving one seat effectively vacant unless a successful write-in campaign emerges before the November election. Two days after the
Trivia Night Will Help Kick Off Busy August at Sharing Our Roots Farm
By Rich Larson Sharing Our Roots Farm is inviting the community to take part in a busy month of events designed to showcase sustainable agriculture, build connections, and support the organization’s mission of helping new farmers establish
Designers Transform Trash into Fashion for Community Action Center Fundraiser
By Rich Larson For many of the designers participating in the Community Action Center’s Runway Revival, the annual fundraiser is about much more than creating an eye-catching outfit from unexpected materials. It is an opportunity to support
Rice County to Host Free Fix-It Clinics in Northfield, Faribault
By Rich Larson Residents with broken household items will have two opportunities this fall to repair rather than replace them as Rice County Environmental Services hosts a pair of free Fix-It Clinics aimed at reducing waste and
Council to Consider Archer House TIF Changes, Composting Program Direction
By Rich Larson Northfield City Council members will convene tonight in the Council Chambers at City Hall with a packed agenda that mixes routine business with several development and infrastructure decisions, including a potentially significant discussion about
Four candidates, including three incumbents, file for three open School Board seats
By Rich Larson The field is set for this fall’s Northfield School Board election after the filing period for candidates closed at 5pm Tuesday. Four candidates filed for the three seats that will be on the November
Rice County Launches Contest to Name Two Snowplows
By Rich Larson Rice County is inviting residents to put their creativity to work by helping name two of the county’s snowplows, joining a Minnesota tradition that has become a wintertime favorite across the state. The county
NH+C Urgent Care to Relocate to New Jefferson Road Clinic
By Rich Larson Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C) will relocate its Urgent Care Northfield operation to the soon-to-open Jefferson Road Clinic this fall, marking a significant step in the health system’s expansion following its acquisition of the
Vintage Band Festival Returns to Northfield for 20th Anniversary Celebration
By Rich Larson Music, history and community spirit will take center stage when Northfield’s Vintage Band Festival returns July 30 through Aug. 2 for its 20th anniversary celebration. The four-day festival, held every three years in its
Age Friendly Northfield Launches Effort to Bring Accessible Benches to Division Street
By Rich Larson Age Friendly Northfield is teaming up with the Friends of Downtown Northfield to launch a community fundraising effort aimed at adding eight sturdy, accessible benches along Division Street. The project comes after a recent
Riverwalk Market Fair Fundraiser to Support Food Shelf Produce Program
By Rich Larson The Riverwalk Market Fair will host a fundraiser this evening at Imminent Brewing to support its Farm to Families program, an initiative that provides fresh, locally grown food to the Community Action Center (CAC)
Rising Mental Health Calls Reshape Demands on Northfield Police
By Rich Larson While overall crime continues to decline in Northfield, Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer says a surge in mental health-related calls is placing increasing demands on police resources and changing the nature of modern law enforcement.
Good Times at the Gardens Concert Series Continues to Draw Crowds, Acclaimed Artists
By Rich Larson The Gardens of Castle Rock in rural Goodhue County has quietly become one of the Northfield area’s premier summer music destinations, attracting respected regional and national touring artists while maintaining an intimate, listener-focused atmosphere.
City Council Approves Ivanhoe Lot Combination While Highlighting Density Concerns
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council approved a request Tuesday night to combine two vacant residential lots on Ivanhoe Drive into a single parcel, but the discussion around the proposal raised broader questions about the city’s
