St. Olaf hosts informational webinar; NAFRS receives new Heavy Rescue Truck; School district taking suggestions to rename buildings
By Rich Larson, News Director St. Olaf College held an informational meeting last night for the Northfield community to address some of the questions and
Northfield Schools announce ‘Return to Campus’ plan; Lippert and Draheim comment on special session; Chamber of Commerce raffle a success
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield School District has announced a plan to return students to in-person or hybrid learning by February 2nd. In
Froggy Bottoms owner challenges state shutdown order; Northfield Hospital & Clinic issues vaccination statement
By Rich Larson, News Director Minnesota State Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a motion for a restraining order yesterday against the Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville,
Bierman’s Home Furnishings to close downtown store; Erica Zweifel says goodbye to the City Council; Chamber raffle set for tomorrow
By Rich Larson, News Director The Bierman Home Furnishing Store, which has occupied the same space on the corner of Division and 5th Streets in
Lippert praises relief package, says more help needed; Northfield School Board authorizes NHS mascot ‘refresh’; Natalie Draper named new Library Director
By Rich Larson, News Director The Minnesota State Legislature passed a $216 million-dollar Covid-19 relief package on Monday designed to give aid to small businesses, particularly those
School board sets levy, passes revised budget; CAC has made real impact in 2020; Nominate Business and Business Person of the Year
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield School Board met last night and approved the 2021-2022 property tax levy increase of 1.64%, bringing the public
Northfield School Board holds public tax levy hearing tonight; Underdahl urges low-key holidays; Hideaway offering curbside Christmas dinner
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield School board will hold their final meeting of 2020 tonight, and the first items on the agenda will
Northfield Hospital prepares for vaccine rollout; School district testing asymptomatic people; Rice County courts backing up again
By Rich Larson, News Director Yesterday an FDA Advisory Panel signed off on Pfizer’s vaccine against Covid-19, clearing the way for an approval that could
Owatonna driver in custody; Delong looks back; A year without Winter Walk
By Rich Larson, News Director An Owatonna man was taken into custody by Rice County authorities yesterday after a two-car collision on County Road 46 that sent
County Road 46 re-opens; Draheim prepares for Special Session; District has criteria for in-person learning; Caroling in the time of Covid
By Rich Larson, News Director An early morning two-vehicle crash on County Road 46 sent drivers of both vehicles to the hospital. Authorities said that
NAFRS gets match-donation from Capital Construction; Northfield welcomes new City Clerk Lynette Peterson; nine Northfielders receive SAB grants
By Rich Larson, News Director Capital Construction has announced that they are going to help the Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service acquire a much-needed
Lippert works on Covid relief legislation; Northfield Schools see deficit for ’20-’21; City expands Wi-Fi network
By Rich Larson, News Director Last week after news of the state budget surplus was released, State Representative Todd Lippert issued a strong statement looking
Northfield school district employee terminated for unauthorized treatment of infant; Rice County law-enforcement breaks theft ring; Big Woods State park closed this weekend
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield Public School District has announced that they have terminated an employee of the Early Venture Childcare Center for
Lippert Calls for Covid relief package; St. Olaf housing project moves forward; Rice SWDC tree sale is on
By Rich Larson, News Director With the news that the state is looking at a $640 million dollar budget surplus, and not the $2.4 billion
City Council Recap: 2021 Budget & Tax Levy, Franchise Fees, Riverfront Enhancement plan, farewells
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield City Council met on Tuesday night and approved the 2021 tax levy and city budget, passed two ordinances
Minneapolis man, Wells woman found with drugs, loaded handgun in Northfield; Giving Tuesday options; City launches ‘Sustainable Northfield’ podcast
By Rich Larson, News Director A Minneapolis man is in custody on drug and firearm charges after being stopped by Northfield police on Friday. According
City Council to meet Tuesday night to discuss levy and budget, riverfront enhancement, St. Olaf development; Haider named NAG interim director
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield City Council will meet tomorrow night, and the chief item on the agenda will be the approval of
Northfield Police putting enhanced impaired driving enforcement in place; Mayor Pownell discusses goals for 2021; Rice County Courthouse closed; ‘Festive Christmas’ debuts on Sunday
By Rich Larson, News Director With the holiday season now upon us, law enforcement across the country is ramping up the enforcement of impaired and
Northfield School Board to take up mascot conversation; School construction nearly complete; Dundas approves sale of old city hall
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield School Board resumed the conversation surrounding the Northfield High School Raiders mascot. The drawing that currently represents the
LBSA to host ‘Beacons of Hope’ Gala; St. Olaf redevelopment plan hits snag; Rice County needs bell ringers
By Rich Larson, News Director Laura Baker Services Association will hold their annual fundraiser gala on Saturday, December 5th, but like many things this year,
FiftyNorth offering a number of services amid pandemic; Rice County authorities still still seeking pipe bomb information; Northfield Chamber of Commerce is giving a car away
By Rich Larson, News Director FiftyNorth is among the many facilities affected by the new restrictions that went into effect over the weekend. Craig Swenson