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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
Dunn cautions safety this weekend; NH+C Express Care to re-open on Monday; Ray Ozmun named 2021 Joseph Lee Heywood Award recipient
By Rich Larson As we head into the long holiday weekend, Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn is asking everyone to enjoy themselves to the fullest,
Lippert sees much to like in final budget deals; Hillmann sees need to re-think state school funding
By Rich Larson The Minnesota State Legislature beat the deadline yesterday, passing several bills to complete the state budget for the new biennium which began
Hillmann discusses school funding bill; Dundas safety a sign of growth; Northfield Police Reservists honored
By Rich Larson Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann said yesterday that the E-12 education bill that is expected to be passed today and signed
Despite ‘games,’ Draheim expects to avoid shutdown; Northfield Shares’ Nathan comes to Northfield
By Rich Larson, News Director State Senator Rich Draheim said he fully expects the Senate to wrap up business today and end the legislative special
Lippert optimistic that budget will get done before deadline; Senator Smith wants more beef processors; Rice County Sheriff’s department loses one of their own
by Rich Larson, News Director The Minnesota House of Representatives passed two major components of the state budget over the weekend as the legislature continued
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