Road work on Hwy 52 between Cannon Falls and Hampton
A new project has begun on Hwy 52 between Hampton Township and Cannon Falls in Dakota County. The ride quality of the road on Hwy
Nfld Strategic plan updates on EDA/HRA/grant opps; NH&C to open new Birth Center Sept. 28th; Dundas makes offer on new Police Chief
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Administrator Martig gave the Council a 2nd quarter update on their Strategic Plan. In terms of Economic Development he
“Regional park designation” could open up $ for Nfld riverfront; Dundas Councilors interview Police Chief candidate; Election Guide; Nfld HRC invites community to Land Acknowledgement presentation
By Teri Knight, News Director Out of Northfield’s Economic Development strategic plan came the Riverfront Enhancement Advisory Committee. Over the last 18 months they had
Free Covid-19 testing at Waseca County Fairgrounds
Open to everyone ▪ Symptoms or no symptoms ▪ Free, no insurance needed Sign up for an appointment time now. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Thursday,
Man found in Cannon Lake identified; City of Nfld will seek bids on solar; Family/student/teacher mtgs start an unprecedented school year start; KYMN’s Election Guide to local elections to launch Monday
By Teri Knight, News Director The man found in Cannon Lake yesterday morning has been identified as 84 year old James R. Frederick of Faribault.
Man Drowns In Cannon Lake
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowing death in Cannon Lake west of Faribault. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn released this statement:
13 member citizen task force to review Nfld police reform; Rice County looks at how to spend CARES $; Dundas to use CARES $ to redesign website; Nfld School Board using re-fi to save $
By Teri Knight, News Director In April 2020 the Northfield Police Department contracted with Lexipol to begin updating their policy manual. Shortly after was the
Missing person alert
UPDATE 8:30am ***CANCEL*** The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone that assisted in looking for Timothy Dasovich. He was located deceased in
In 5/2 vote, Nfld Council sets Prelim levy at 5.7%; Dundas Council meets in new City Hall, sets their Prelim at 11.95%; Minnesota’s absentee voting system is “very solid”, says City Clerk Little
By Teri Knight, News Director In a 5 to 2 vote, Northfield City Councilors set the preliminary levy last night at 5.7%, the number city
City Clerk Little answers questions on absentee voting; A few “re-entry issues” on 1st Day of a pandemic school year; Citizen task force on police reform, presentations and preliminary levies
By Teri Knight, News Director Friday is the first day of absentee voting and there are a lot of questions out there. Northfield City Clerk
Nfld council will vote Tues. on Prelim levy, eComment open; Rice Co. looking at 7% prelim, Malecha says it won’t stay there; Nfld Library Hispanic Heritage goes virtual this week
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Councilors will be voting on the preliminary tax levy tomorrow night. Right now they are looking at an increase
Nfld 2021 road projects; Pond dredging for endangered turtle; DJJD carries on, virtually and distantly; RCAUW has $ to regrant
By Teri Knight, News Director UPDATE 2:24pm A St. Paul man is jailed after fleeing a State Trooper on i-35 in Rice County. Just after
Dept. of Traffic Safety statistics report on the “100 most traveled days”
100 Most Traveled Days Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, known as the 100 most-traveled days on Minnesota roads, again proved to be a tragic
RCAUW offering Covid grants to local nonprofits
Rice County Area United Way invites local nonprofits experiencing needs specifically resulting from COVID-19 to apply for funding. Rice County Area United Way recently received
Rice Co. Deputies/Correctional Officers get nod for BWCs; NPD gets some resistance on BWCs from Nfld Council; First Responder day
By Teri Knight, News Director Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn is the President of the Minnesota Sheriffs Association. They’ve been working on police reform and
Nfld Council deliberates Prelim tax levy; Two Faribault men arrested on child pornography charges; Routine traffic stop leads to felony arrest
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield councilors indicated their preliminary tax levy preferences last night after a presentation by Administrator Martig. The choices, although they
Air Care needed for ATV crash; Nfld Council work session tonight on tax levy options; Craig wants trade school options for students; Charter commission seeks applicants
By Teri Knight, News Director An ATV crash in Morristown injures two. At about 6:40 Sunday evening, Rice County Deputies were dispatched to an ATV
DJJD Horseshoe Found
The 2020 Defeat of Jesse James Days Horseshoe hunt again went to a sixth day before Anna Tritch of Northfield found it a few steps
DJJD Horseshoe Hunt 9-7-2020
Clue #7 – the final clue His life flashed before his eyes… Regrets about going round-and-round with things Wanting to reach the very top in
Prior Lake man charged with attempted murder of 2 B’ville Peace Officers
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announced that Ricardo Manuel Baldazo, age 39 of Prior Lake, was charged* today with two counts of Attempted Murder in
Teen airlifted after ATV crash; Chief Elliott on Oaths, Body cams and Officer Wellness; Proposed Wings credit union gets a nod from Council; Craig visits downtown businesses; Floral mural a treat for the eyes
By Teri Knight, News Director Early yesterday afternoon a 14 year old Faribault boy was injured in an ATV crash. According to Rice Co. Sheriff
