Northfield Officials Urge Permits for Home Projects to Protect Fire Safety
By Rich Larson Northfield officials are reminding residents that obtaining building permits for home remodeling projects is not just a bureaucratic step, but a critical
Northfield First Responders Train Together for Rare but Critical Threats
By Rich Larson Mass shootings and active shooter incidents, once considered rare, have become a persistent concern for public safety agencies across the United States.
Northfield Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Thefts
By Charlie Mahler The Northfield Police Department issued a community alert on its Facebook page Monday noting an increase in vehicle thefts in the city.
Rice County Launches New Home Safety Initiative to Prevent Falls
By Rich Larson Rice County is rolling out a new fall prevention initiative aimed at helping older adults stay safe—and stay in their homes—by offering
Fire Chief Nelson Highlights Prevention Role in Northfield Development
By Rich Larson Yesterday, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service (NAFRS) Fire Chief Tom Nelson said very plainly that proactive fire prevention and early involvement
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
