Rice County looking at new I-35 interchange at County Road 9; EDA, city continue work toward comercial industrial growth; Heywood Award nominations still open
Rice County is conducting a feasibility study for a fourth interchange on I-35 in Faribault. The potential new exits and on ramps will be the
Survey results point to High School renovation possibility; Dundas updating Long Term Financial Plan; Workforce Housing open house set for tomorrow
On Monday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield School Board heard a presentation from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann regarding the results of
Precinct Caucuses set for tonight; Pursell pushing several bills; St. Olaf Institute Speaker Series focused on food and food policy
The first major event of the 2024 election year is set for tonight, when the major political parties hold their annual precinct caucuses. The caucuses
Charges in Lehmeyer murder case; City seeks grant dollars for flood mitigation; School Board will meet tonight
The Rice County Attorney’s Office announced over the weekend that a woman who had been named as a “person of interest” in the death of
Long-term safety plan approved for Lincoln Street corridor; Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet next week; ‘Celebration of Thanksgiving’ planned for Benson & Langehough facility
On Tuesday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield City council accepted the recommendations of city staff with regards to improvements needed to Lincoln Parkway
City Council approves final plans for transit hub, sends project out for bid; County announces Highway 19 roundabout Open House; DFL Caucus information seminars set for Saturday
On Tuesday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield City Council unanimously approved the plans for a transit hub adjacent to the Historic Depot building and
Rice County political parties ready for February 27 caucuses; Northfield Police Department publishes 2022 Annual Report; 411 Concert Series to welcome Grimm& Cruz
The Presidential election process will begin in earnest next week for Minnesotans when the major parties hold their annual party caucuses on Tuesday, February 27th.
Comprehensive Plan will not reinvent Northfield values, goals; Clean River Partners sets goals, looks for more community outreach; City Council will meet tonight
The next Comprehensive Plan for the City of Northfield is slowly beginning to come into focus. Community Development Director Jake Reilly and Betsey Buckheit, the
Many offices closed for President’s Day; Pursell supports clarification of SRO roles; Hillmann updates School Board on legislative agenda
Today is, of course, President’s Day, the federal holiday established to commemorate the birthdays of the first and sixteenth Presidents of the United States, George
Elliott voices concerns regarding School Resource Officer legislation; City Council sees renderings of new drinking water treatment plant
Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott said he has concerns about recent changes to state laws that might put restrictions on how School Resource Officers,
School Board takes deep look at high school fix tax impact; City Council hears presentation of Riverside Lions park ‘masterplan’
The Northfield School Board took some time during their meeting on Monday night to dig into some real numbers and discuss the tax impact of
School district begins budgeting process for ’24-’25; City of Northfield to discuss modular housing coop neighborhood options at open house; Northfield’s Ben Wang cast as new ‘Karate Kid’
The Northfield School District began the budgeting process for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday night, when the School Board heard a presentation on the
Pursell pushes ‘Right to Repair’ for farmers; Moxie-Gras set for Saturday at the Grand; City Council meets for work session tonight
The 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session got underway yesterday. With only 43 legislative days in the session, the members of the legislature were encouraged to pre-file
Faribault Police name ‘person of interest’ in Lehmeyer murder investigation; Pursell ready for the beginning of the Minnesota Legislative Session; School Board will meet tonight
The Faribault Police Department has had a significant development in their investigation into the murder of 76-year-old Gary Lehmeyer that includes the detention of a
City of Northfield extends contracts with Flaherty & Hood, Eckberg Lammers PC; Northfield High School readying Rock & Roll Revival; United Way finds ways to make grants more ‘sustainable’
During their regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council considered and approved extensions with the two law firms that primarily handle the city’s
Faribault murder victim identified; Martig, Pownell dispel Ice arena rumors; State Senior Climatologist discusses ‘unusual’ winter
The Faribault Police Department has released the name of the man who was found murdered on Monday. According to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, the
Faribault police investigating a murder; City Council supports funding change for public access broadcasting; Library to begin offering board games for check-out
The Faribault Police Department confirmed yesterday that the man found deceased in a local residence on Monday was indeed murdered. According to a statement issued
District Youth Council offers results of student survey; Commercial industrial growth remains central goal for EDA; City Council to meet tonight
The students of Northfield High School have taken notice of the community conversation regarding their school building, and through the District Youth Council, have weighed
Pursell supports modular housing development; Library to offer passport services; Downtown building facade grants return
As the city of Northfield struggles to find solutions to its housing shortage, some City Staffers and members of the City Council are proposing that
Structure fire on Elianna Drive
The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service responded to a house fire call on Saturday morning at 2406 Elianna Drive. Sometime between 6 and 6:30,
Hillmann discusses potential tax impact of November referendum; Ruth’s House Helping Hearts benefit set for next week; Carleton honors Cross Country National Champions
When the Northfield School District held an informational meeting on Monday night to discuss the options for fixing the issues with the Northfield high school