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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 local young people. Construction is now underway in the recently acquired building
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 the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee, arguing that the state needs closer scrutiny
Northfield School Board to Review Budgets, Start Times, and Superintendent Search Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield School Board will tackle a wide‑ranging agenda when it meets tonight, with budget planning, operational policy, and long‑term district planning featured prominently. Financial discussions will anchor much of the meeting. Board members
Waterford Quarry Environmental Impart Examined at Open House
By Charlie Mahler An open house to learn more about the environmental impacts of Brian Rock’s proposed limestone quarry in Waterford Township, northeast of Northfield in Dakota County, drew roughly 50 people interested in the project that
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, Riverside Lions Park and Dresden Hill Park — three sites council members
FiftyNorth and YMCA announce merger
By Rich Larson FiftyNorth and the Northfield Area Family YMCA announced this morning that they have taken a major first step toward a merger, with both boards approving an Intent to Merge as they explore forming, as
Northfield an outlier — and potential model — in Minnesota’s data center debacle
By Maya Betti, News Intern Across Greater Minnesota, growing interest in data centers is triggering conflicts between residents, developers and the city governments stuck in between. In recent years, a growing number of Minnesota county and city
Northfield Council to Weigh Park Project Contract, Investment Oversight Proposal Tonight
By Rich Larson Northfield City Council members are set to tackle a mix of routine business and bigger policy questions when they meet Tuesday night, with the agenda ranging from Earth Day recognition to park improvements, housing
Northfield Book Fair Donation Period Underway
By Charlie Mahler The first chapter of one of the largest used book sales in the state opens tomorrow as the donation period begins today for the 63rd annual Northfield Book Fair. Donors are invited to bring
Construction Contracts, Budget Restorations on Agenda for Special Northfield School Board Meeting
By Rich Larson Northfield school board members will gather Monday evening for a special meeting focused on a major construction project at Northfield High School, long‑term budget planning and the next steps in the search for the
Northfield Leaders Push Housing to Forefront as Costs Rise
By Rich Larson Housing affordability remains one of Northfield’s most persistent challenges, and city leaders say addressing it will require sustained attention, policy changes and continued collaboration. That was the message from City Councilor Davin Sokup and
Rice County promotes Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 13–17
By Rich Larson Rice County officials are encouraging residents to prepare for Minnesota’s volatile spring weather by taking part in Severe Weather Awareness Week, scheduled for April 13–17. The annual event is coordinated in partnership with the
Northfield, Faribault Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, April 2nd
The Northfield Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, April 2, due to the National Weather Services winter storm warning which includes the strong potential for freezing rain in the early morning hours. When school
Free Documentary Screening Examines the Power of Civic Participation
By Rich Larson A free public screening of the documentary Join or Die will take place on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Viking Theater in Buntrock Commons on the campus of St. Olaf College.
Northfield Fire Department Plans Major Bucket Truck Upgrade to Control Costs
By Rich Larson The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service is preparing a major overhaul of one of its aging bucket trucks, a move Fire Chief Tom Nelson says will improve safety, extend the vehicle’s life and
Shattuck – St. Mary’s Teacher Fired for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
By Charlie Mahler Officials at Shattuck – St. Mary’s School in Faribault confirmed to KYMN that it recently fired Beck Alexander Saine after the first-year teacher at the boarding school was charged with sexual assault of a
No Kings Northfield Rally Draws Thousands
By Charlie Mahler Carrying signs, listening to speeches and chanting slogans along with rally leaders, thousands of No Kings Northfield rally-goers gathered in Ames Park on Saturday in support of democratic values they see being threatened by
Northfield Police Chief Addresses Flock Cameras, Privacy Concerns as Use Grows Across Minnesota
By Rich Larson As law enforcement agencies across Minnesota expand their use of so‑called Flock cameras, questions about privacy, data sharing, and oversight are drawing increased public attention. In Northfield, however, Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer says the
Northfield Native Nick Benson to share stage with Springsteen, Sanders, others
By Charlie Mahler Joan Baez, Bernie Sanders, Bruce Springsteen, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda and … Northfield native Nick Benson? Yes. Nick Benson, the plane-spotter who tracked ICE deportation flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, will be
After 94 years, Northfield Boys Basketball team heads back to the state tournament
By Ainsley Schafer Nearly a century after the last time the Northfield Boys Basketball team last made a state tournament appearance, the Raiders will be back next week, entering the tournament with a March 25 quarterfinal game
Northfield Police Continue Hiring Push as Retirements Keep Staffing Tight
By Rich Larson Despite the swearing in of Officer Joshua Ortiz on Tuesday night during the Northfield City Council meeting, the Northfield Police Department remains short on officers as it works through ongoing hiring challenges that have
Northfield advances dam removal plans with $800,000 grant request, amid debate
By Maya Betti The City of Northfield will seek $800,000 in state funding to advance plans to remove the Ames Mill Dam and replace it with a rock rapids system along the Cannon River, as debate continues
Rice County mails 2026 tax statements, valuation notices to property owners
By Rich Larson Rice County property owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes this week as the county begins sending out its annual property tax mailing, which includes two separate documents with very different purposes. The
Northfield Community Development Director Discusses Manufactured Housing, Tree Canopy, and new communication opportunities
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is taking a closer look at housing safety, environmental resilience and long-term planning, according to Community Development Director Scott Wopata, who discussed several key topics in a wide ranging interview
Northfield EMS Chief Urges Community to Treat Mental Health Crises as Emergencies
By Rich Larson Northfield Emergency Medical Services Chief Brian “Tex” Edwards is encouraging residents to call for help without hesitation when faced with a mental health crisis, emphasizing that such emergencies are treated with the same urgency
Northfield City Council to Swear In New Police Officer, Take Up Annexation and Ames Mill Dam Items Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will convene tonight for a wide‑ranging meeting that blends ceremonial moments with significant policy decisions affecting growth, infrastructure and local businesses. The evening will open with an oath of office
NUY buys former pharmacy building for youth resource center
By Rich Larson The Northfield Union of Youth has purchased the former Northfield Pharmacy building at the corner of 6th and Water streets, a move Executive Director Kelli Podracky said will allow the organization to expand services
Public hearing about the school district operating Levy set for Thursday
By Rich Larson Northfield residents will have a chance on Thursday to weigh in on whether the school board should renew the district’s operating levy without sending the question back to voters, a one-time option granted by
Northfield Public Schools closed on Monday, March 16th; other area districts announce closings as well.
The Northfield Public School District has announced that all public schools will be closed on Monday, March 16th. In an announcement the district said schools will be closed and it will be an eLearning Day. The full
With a veteran squad and returning coach, Northfield Softball is “very optimistic” about the upcoming season.
By Ainsley Schafer With momentum from last year’s conference-winning season – and a familiar face at the helm –the Northfield Girl’s Softball team is entering a new season with high hopes. Rich Guggisberg, who was a part
