Praise for district’s Jim Kulseth; Paradise and Merlin Player’s set to ‘Present Laughter’; Vintage Band Festival returns to Bridge Square
by Rich Larson After six years as the Director of Buildings and Grounds for the Northfield School District, Jim Kulseth is retiring, and Superintendent Dr.
Hillcrest Village nears groundbreaking; Artists on Mainstreet unveils Literary Steps; Work teams look to make district improvements
by Rich Larson Scott Wopata, the executive director of the Community Action Center, said construction is about to begin on the Hillcrest Village Housing Project.
Hillmann, district encourage vaccinations; Dundas Council begins budgeting process; Chamber extends Leadership Northfield deadline
by Rich Larson Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control recommended masks be worn in certain areas of the country where the Delta variant of the
Council okays City Hall remodel; Law Enforcement to put emphasis on Highway 3; Froggy Bottoms closes in on opening day
by Rich Larson Last week during the Northfield City Council meeting, the council approved an amendment to the 2021 budget to begin a remodeling project
NAFRS to undergo operational review; Hoopla Digital now working with Northfield Public Library; Boards and Commissions membership drive
by Rich Larson The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service has decided to undergo a full operational review to be conducted by an independent consultant.
Council establishes committee for ARP funds; Slumberland donates beds; Minnesotans in the Olympics
by Rich Larson The City Council on Tuesday Night voted to establish a special advisory committee that will offer guidance on how best to distribute
City looks to align strategic plan, budget; Public use of community alerts encouraged; Register now for Tour de Save
by Rich Larson As city budgeting discussions approach in the next month, the city council and city staff are now evaluating their own departments and
Murder/suicide in Faribault; Council closes book on wastewater plant fire; Night to Unite set for August 3
by Rich Larson The Faribault Police Department announced yesterday that they have opened an investigation into an apparent murder/suicide that took place in Faribault on
New law enforcement education program aims for women, students of color; Rice County Fair starts tomorrow; City Council meets tonight
by Rich Larson The Northfield Community College Collaboration will offer a new program this fall designed to help Northfield students become law enforcement professionals. Having
MetroNet broadband construction to begin shortly; Hillmann discusses state education budget
by Rich Larson Last week the city council gave the final approval to award a cable franchise to MetroNet, which will now allow them to
Planning Commission tables Kraewood decision; NPD now wearing body cams; District summer programming is thriving
by Rich Larson After a marathon three-and-a-half hour meeting filled with passionate statements from a sometimes raucous gallery, the Northfield Planning Commission voted last night to table
Kraewood public hearing tonight; City looks to budgeting process; Northfield offers virtual ‘sustainability tour’
by Rich Larson The proposed Kraewood development will receive a public hearing tonight during the city’s Planning Commission meeting. Developers Rebound Partners, Schmidt Homes, and
New Froggy Bottoms owners granted liquor license; Help wanted at the school district; Memorial Park set for new playground equipment
by Rich Larson Last night, Two Scouts Standing, LLP received the approval for a liquor license, which will allow them to re-open and operate Froggy
More details in Greenvale Township investigation; Red Cross needs blood; City Council will meet tonight
by Rich Larson New details are being learned about the apparent homicide of a Greenvale Township Man on July 2. According to several criminal complaints,
More arrests made in Greenvale Township death investigation; Hillmann receives high praise from school board; City publishes new strategic plan
by Rich Larson Dakota County officials announced on Friday that two more arrests have been made in connection with the death investigation of Chris LaFontaine.
Archer House moving closer to demolition; Rice County needs public defenders; School district active throughout the summer
by Rich Larson Brett Reese, the president of Rebound Partners, said plans are moving forward as they prepare to take down what is left of
Reese and Schmidt discuss new Paulson development; Roundabout murals are going up; NPB’s summer schedule
by Rich Larson As Northfield is facing a severe housing shortage, local developers Brett Reese of Rebound Partners, and Steve Schmidt of Schmidt Homes, along
One suspect charged in LaFontaine death investigation; Draheim discusses senate hearings; Council approves MetroNet
by Rich Larson Yesterday, Rice County officials charged one of four suspects in the apparent murder of Chris LaFontaine in Greenvale Township last week. Stephanie
Draheim’s budget impressions; Dunn happy with reforms; NEA, District negotiating
by Rich Larson Senator Rich Draheim said yesterday that he is proud that legislators were able to put partisan politics aside last week in order to work
Greenvale Township death investigation continues; Lippert generally pleased with final budget; Dundas revitalives Economic Development Authority
By Rich Larson Two suspects are in custody and authorities are still pursuing another in connection with a murder in Greenvale Township on Friday. On
UPDATE: Dakota County Sheriff – ‘Public is not in danger;’ Victim of Greenvale Township murder named by media sources
UPDATE, July 3, 6:11 pm: While authorities are still not saying the third suspect is in custody, a statement just issued by the Dakota County