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Family to gather in Northfield two years after Tonya Yarmakov’s disappearance
By Rich Larson Two years after Tonya Yarmakov disappeared during a family vacation in northern Minnesota, her family is inviting the Northfield community to gather in her remembrance and help keep attention on her case. The event
Northfield City Council sets preliminary 2027 tax levy at 8.6%
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council has approved a preliminary property tax levy of slightly more than $21.1 million for 2027, an 8.6% increase over this year. Council members will continue refining the budget before setting
St. Dominic School Celebrates 100 Years of Faith, Education and Community in Northfield
By Rich Larson St. Dominic School in Northfield is celebrating its centennial this fall, marking a century of education, faith and community connections that have brought generations of local families through its doors. The school will kick
Rice County Approves Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy with 8% Increase
By Rich Larson The Rice County Board of Commissioners has approved a preliminary property tax levy for 2027 that is 8% higher than this year, largely due to state and federal funding shifts that will cost the
Twin Cities Live to broadcast from Northfield on Thursday
By Jenn Lin KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live is headed to Northfield for a live broadcast at Reunion tomorrow afternoon – and the public is invited to join in the experience. The downtown Northfield broadcast of the Minneapolis-based
Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole, Closes Section of Prospect Drive in Northfield
By Rich Larson A water main break in Northfield has created a sinkhole and forced the closure of a section of Prospect Drive while city crews work to repair the damage. According to the City of Northfield,
Northfield City Council to Vote on Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will meet tonight, with the most significant item on the agenda being a vote to establish the city’s preliminary property tax levy for 2027. The council will consider a proposed
Malecha Criticizes the timing of Rice County Cuts to Outside Agencies
By Rich Larson The Rice County Board of Commissioners has voted to cut funding for outside agencies by 10 percent in 2027, a decision Commissioner Galen Malecha said came with little warning and could have significant consequences
Friends of the Northfield Public Library to Feature Curtis Ingvoldstad documentary at Annual Meeting
By Rich Larson The Friends of the Northfield Public Library will combine art, film and a little bit of absurdity at their annual meeting next Sunday, September 27th, featuring Northfield chainsaw carver Curtis Ingvoldstad and a documentary
Rice County Public Health Urges Motorists to Buckle Up During Statewide Safety Campaign
By Rich Larson Rice County Public Health and the Rice County Safe Roads Coalition are reminding motorists that seat belts and properly installed child safety seats save lives, as Minnesota begins a statewide seat belt and child
Schroepfer discusses School Resource Officers, D.A.R.E. program, and more
By Rich Larson With students back in classrooms, the Northfield Police Department is renewing its work inside local schools while reminding drivers about an important change to Minnesota’s school bus stop law. Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer
Northfield EV Event to Put Test Drives Toward Tree Planting
By Rich Larson Northfield residents will have an opportunity to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle later this month while also helping put more trees in the ground around the community. The City of Northfield
Dundas Oktoberfest Returns Saturday with Music, Food and Family Activities
By Rich Larson Downtown Dundas will take on a distinctly Bavarian feel Saturday as the fourth annual Dundas Oktoberfest brings a full day of music, food, drinks and family activities to the community. Oktoberfest runs from noon
Northfield Council to Set Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy Tuesday
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will take an important step toward setting the city’s 2027 budget Tuesday night when it votes on a preliminary property tax levy, with councilors currently considering an increase of approximately
Northfield Schools Put Greater Focus on Students’ Social and Emotional Skills
By Rich Larson Reading, math and science remain central to a student’s education, but Northfield Public Schools is also putting increased emphasis on whether students feel connected, confident and capable of navigating relationships with others. At Monday
Northfield Hispanic Heritage Celebration Returns Saturday
By Rich Larson Music, dancing, food and art will fill Central Park on Saturday as Northfield hosts its ninth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The free event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4
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
