Rice County Collaborative announces nearly $450,000 in social service grants; City seeking applicants for boards & commissions; Northfield Arts Guild to present Rue & Sabien
The governing board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative, a partnership between Rice County’s Public Health, Social Services and Community Corrections departments and Faribault
Rice County designated for federal relief funds; Early voting for August primary is underway; Second annual Community First Responders celebration set for July 22nd
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced over the weekend that Rice County and 21 other counties across the state, have been approved for a federal disaster
Waters receding, but flooding issues will persist; League of Women voters forum reveals differences between candidates
Despite the recession of the water levels along the Cannon River over the last 24 hours, the City of Northfield and Rice County are still
River drops to ‘Minor Flood Stage,’ city begins cleanup preparations; County keeping landfill open for extra hours, coordinating volunteer efforts; League of Women Voters candidate forums set for tonight
Last night the Cannon River dropped below moderate flood stage for the first time since Saturday afternoon. As the flood recedes, the City of Northfield
Northfield City Council extends state of emergency period, Rice County sets up hotline and webpage for those who need help and those willing to help; Stratmoen once again takes leave of absence from school board; HCI receives grant to fund CULTUREtime program
The Northfield City Council held an emergency meeting yesterday afternoon and extended the Citywide State of Emergency through July 9th. The time was increased from
Local emergency declared in Northfield; Candidates line up against high property taxes during forum; Reilly says Comp Plan not about changing policies, but ‘how things get done’
A statement released last night by the City of Northfield said Mayor Rhonda Pownell has declared a local emergency in response to this weekend’s flooding
Record setting flood brings damage, concern, federal officials to Northfield; Candidates forum sponsored by Northfield Chamber set for tonight at high school auditorium
For the third time in fifteen years, the City of Northfield is dealing with a 100-year flood, and this one is record setting. After days
Update: Cannon River now expected to crest at record level of 901.5 feet
After heavy rains across Southern Minnesota last night and this morning, the National Water Prediction Service expects the Cannon River to crest at 901.5 feet.
Cannon River expected to crest over 900 feet, Elliott advises caution; Different finance tools will be used by ice arena partnership
The rainy weather the State of Minnesota has experienced all week continues to be a concern for the public safety agencies in and around Northfield.
Martig and Pownell discuss next steps for new ice arena; Carleton College ‘Lighten Up! Garage Sale’ runs today through Saturday; Next high school facility tour set for Monday afternoon
When the Northfield City Council approved the funding partnership for the Northfield ice arena on Tuesday night, the vote did more than merely solidify a
City Council approves funding partnership and architect contract, ice arena project moves forward; Public open house to meet new Police Chief finalists set for Tuesday; Heritage drive closed today
On Tuesday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield City Council passed a resolution by a 6-1 vote, approving a new ice arena funding partnership
Another flood warning issued for Cannon River area; Chamber of Commerce will hold candidates forum on Monday; City Council meets tonight with ice arena on the agenda
Due to the heavy rains in Southern Minnesota over the last few days, and with rain in the forecast every day for the rest of
2025 Bridge Square, NCRC Building projects under consideration by City Council; Honors and Awards coming to NH+C; School District Juneteenth celebration free and open to the public
As the Northfield City Council prepares for upcoming 2025 budgeting discussions, Public Works Director and City Engineer David Bennett gave an update during the Council’s
Board of Commissioners approves reopening of mine near Nerstrand and Dennison; Underdahl discusses retirement; School board approves language for referendum
On Tuesday morning, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved an interim-use permit allowing the Milestone mining company to move forward and re-open a controversial gravel
City’s 2023 Financial Report brings no surprises; becker talks about new role as State Economist; Mrs. Moxie returning to the Grand with ‘A Very Moxie Brunch’
The city’s budgeting season unofficially began on Tuesday night when the Northfield City Council heard a presentation from the Abdo Financial Group regarding the city’s
School District looking closely at childcare programs; High School facility tour set for Saturday morning; League of Women Voters announces forums for mayoral, city council candidates
For the third consecutive meeting, the Northfield School Board had a conversation about Child Care, the costs associated with childcare, and the school district’s role
Board of Commissioners will hear from the public, consider options for Milestone-Mathy mine; Rice County Habitat for Humanity will host ‘Starfish’ open house today; City Council work session set for tonight
This morning the Rice County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed re-opening of the Milestone-Mathy Mine just outside of Nerstrand.
City Council preparing to make decision on Northfield Ice Arena; Jefferson Parkway project begins today; School Board will meet tonight
The Northfield City Council is getting closer to making what many hope will be a final decision on the city’s predicament with the Northfield Ice
Thomas discusses water safety, no wake zone; District puts a wrap on 2023-2024 school year; The Larsons of Bridgewater Farms are the Rice and Steele Counties Farm Family of the Year
While the water levels on the Cannon River have subsided since the high water mark earlier this week, Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas said taking
Pownell, Martig discuss Mill Towns trail benefits; Application period for DJJD Ambassadors now open; More Downtown Revitalization Grants made available
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council ordered a feasibility study for a major reconstruction of Spring Creek Road in 2026, that will include a
Eight people are running for Northfield Mayor; Flood fears subsiding; School District announces Juneteenth celebration
The candidate filing period for election to most public offices this November in the State of Minnesota was 5:00 yesterday afternoon. By the time it