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Carleton to Eliminate Loans from Financial Aid Packages Beginning in 2027
By Rich Larson Carleton College will eliminate student loans from all need-based financial aid packages beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, placing the Northfield school among a small group of colleges nationwide offering financial aid without requiring
The Raider Wrap DJJD Edition 9-12-2026
It’s a busy weekend for the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Don’t miss any of the excitement from the week. Stay in the know with the latest scores and highlights of the week with Brandon Atzinger and
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 improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle safety along Highway 3. The Northfield City
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 what people in Northfield might have eaten during the era of the
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 community activities. The grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, from
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 the Mill Towns Trail. The council unanimously approved the settlement following a
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 sustainable community. Northfield has received Steps 4 and 5 recognition through the
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 stop when they see a school bus with its red lights flashing.
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 celebration well beyond the festival itself. The Northfield Public Library’s annual Hispanic
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 special work session Tuesday night. One of the primary items on the
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 local law enforcement and a recent report by WCCO-TV. The warning comes
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 joining the organizations offers the best path toward preserving — and eventually
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 the failed 1876 raid by the James-Younger Gang on the First National
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 this month, while helping a new generation of Northfield students pursue their
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 Engines Show opens for its annual three-day run Oct. 4 through 6
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 across the region prepare to roll out on Sept. 12 during Defeat
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 25th year, the annual hunt challenges residents to locate a hidden horseshoe
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 that speed limits could eventually be lowered throughout parts of the city.
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 is reminding residents that burning yard waste is not permitted in the
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. MN Kids Rise is an initiative launched by the Minnesota School Boards
A Conversation with Luke McGovern 7-31-26
Jimmy LeRue speaks with Randolph resident Luke McGovern. He and Jimmy LeRue discuss the accident that left him paralyzed last year, his current situation and the help he is receiving from Nate’s Community Garage among others.
Northfield Turns to Washington Expertise in Search for Federal Funding
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is launching a new effort to secure federal funding after the City Council approved a professional services contract with Merchant McIntyre Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm that specializes in
Northfield Fire Chief Highlights Safety Planning for Major Fall Events
By Rich Larson As Northfield’s busy fall festival season approaches, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Tom Nelson says much of the work that keeps large community events safe happens long before the first visitor arrives.
Northfield Forms Working Group to Take Broader Look at Drinking Water Quality
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council has approved the formation of a new working group that will take a broader look at the quality of the city’s drinking water and provide information for the next City
Memorial Pool closing for the season on Friday; Dog Swim set for next week
By Rich Larson Northfield residents have just a few more days to take a swim at the Old Memorial Swimming Pool before the facility closes for the season on Friday, August 28. The City of Northfield is
Dundas Oktoberfest Set for September 19 with Music, Food and Family Fun
By Rich Larson Preparations for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration might be keeping Northfielders busy, but the City of Dundas is preparing to celebrate the arrival of fall one weekend later with the fourth
Parks, Drinking Water Quality Among Key Items on Tonight’s Council Agenda
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will meet this evening with a relatively light agenda that combines routine business, park planning decisions, and several items tied to infrastructure and public policy. The meeting will begin with
Phase 3 of Northfield Street and Trail Project Set to Begin
By Rich Larson Northfield Public Works is preparing to launch the third and final phase of its 2026 Mill and Overlay and Mill Towns State Trail Improvements Project, bringing roadway resurfacing, trail construction, sidewalk additions, and pedestrian
Richardson, Hillmann speak in support of Permanent School Fund amendment
By Rich Larson Minnesota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment in the November 2026 general election that would modernize how money is distributed from the state’s Permanent School Fund. The fund, which was established when Minnesota’s
Northfield Expands Budget Outreach Effort With Town Halls, Presentations and Listening Session
By Rich Larson In response to calls from residents for greater transparency around city finances, Northfield officials have launched a series of public engagement efforts designed to give residents earlier and easier access to information about the
