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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
Rice County investigating pipe bomb; DOC says Rice County needs a new jail; Rice SWDC seeks to fill seat; Northfield PD rings the bell today
By Rich Larson, News Director Rice County authorities are asking for help in finding the person or persons who may have left an explosive device
Northfield High school students return to distance learning today, all other students on Monday; City Council adopts Land Acknowledgement Statement
By Rich Larson, News Director Northfield High School students returned to distance learning today. Due to the sudden and rapid increases in Rice County in
Northfield City Council approves franchise fees, one more vote required; Riverfront Enhancement Plan considered; Rebound Hospitality issues Archer House statement
By Rich Larson, News Director After months of conversation and studies, the Northfield City Council voted unanimously last night in favor of two ordinances, one
Northfield hospital closed to visitors; City Council meets tonight; St. Olaf CUP hearing on Thursday
By Rich Larson, News Director The Northfield Hospital announced that, beginning today, there will be no visitors allowed in the hospital. NH&C Director of Communications
Rice County sees rise in Covid-19 cases; Franchise fee final vote tomorrow night; Reese on the future of the Archer House
By Rich Larson, News Director Covid-19 cases continued to skyrocket across the country over the weekend. On Friday Rice County Director of public Health Deb
Raider Wrap 11-14-20
Jimmy LeRue is joined by Northfield’s Activities Director Joel Olson. We dive deep into the current covid conditions and how that will affect fall and
Brett Reese of Rebound Hospitality discusses the fire at the Archer House
By Rich Larson, News Director Brett Reese, the President of Rebound Hospitality, the company that owns and operates the Archer House, talks with KYMN news
Northfield’s iconic Archer House burns
By Rich Larson, News Director Fire broke out at Northfield’s iconic Archer House River Inn yesterday bringing the full complement of Northfield fire and rescue
BREAKING NEWS: Archer House ablaze
By Rich Larson, News Director After a fire broke out Thursday afternoon in the kitchen of a restaurant in the front of the Archer house
Fire breaks out at the Archer House
By Rich Larson, News Director Fire broke out at the Archer house this afternoon bringing the full complement of Northfield fire and rescue vehicles to
BREAKING NEWS: Fire at Archer House
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at the Archer House. Details of how it started are not known, but crews arrived at about
Northfield Hospital sees spike in Covid-19 cases; City Council authorizes CARES Act dollars; City of Northfield to launch new website
By Rich Larson, News Director Northfield Hospital & Clinics President & CEO Steve Underdahl said yesterday that the front lines of the fight against the
Franchise Fees pass first reading; Northfield Public Schools going to distance learning; Laura Baker looks to protect resources for clients
By Rich Larson, News Director Last night the Northfield City Council passed the first reading of resolutions to enact franchise fees to supplant the city’s
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Local Events
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                Tuesday, November 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  | 
            
                Northfield City Council Meeting
                 Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN  | 
        
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                Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  | 
            
                Northfield City Council Meeting
                 Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN  | 
        
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                Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  | 
            
                Northfield City Council Meeting
                 Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN  | 
        
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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  |