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Council receives Mill Town Trail Update; Northfield Public Broadcasting wants your content; Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan available for viewing
by Rich Larson On Monday night the City Council received a presentation detailing the current design of the Mill Towns Trail, showing the intricacies of
Council suggests expansion of CD Department workforce; Lippert discusses Rep John Thompson situation
by Rich Larson In a near reversal of roles on Monday night, Mayor Pownell and the City Council recommended to Community Development Director Mitzi Baker
Council discusses west side Riverwalk improvements; Lippert discusses the drought; St. Dominic School discusses literacy
by Rich Larson The Northfield City Council heard a presentation from SEH Architects last night about redeveloping and improving the west side of the Riverwalk.
Lippert discusses the state of politics in St. Paul; Farmstead Bike Shop moving into former Bierman’s space
by Rich Larson Halfway through his second term, State Representative Todd Lippert said that one of the most disappointing things he has seen in the
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,
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |