Local News
Person jumps off I35 bridge over Hwy 19; Erickson’s Furniture burglarized; PreK through 5th to return to school, secondary grades will go hybrid; Vendor shares story of RMF – looks forward to next year
By Teri Knight, News Director Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn confirmed that a person jumped from the bridge off I-35 over Hwy 19 this morning.
Lippert “surprised and disappointed” by Leppink’s removal; Dundas oks online utility bill payments; Dundas council less than enthusiastic to extend Dome pond work; LBSA works to keep all safe and occupied; Northfield woman finalist for Princess Kay
By Teri Knight, News Director The debate was short and Governor Walz’s Emergency Powers will continue for another 30 days as the House overrode the
Predatory Offender sentenced; Spring Creek II gets another nod from Nfld Council; OFP’s up – broken pieces amplified says Staab of Hope Center
By Teri Knight, News Director A man convicted in Washington County of sexually assaulting his 7 year old daughter in 2002 was picked up by
Tragedy in Erin Township
Early this morning Rice County Deputies were called to the 14000 block of Shields Lake Trail in Erin Township on report of an unresponsive baby.
Prelim primary results shows Ludescher will take on Pownell this Nov.; Nfld District plans to meet with each family during the week of Sept. 8th; Musical Portraits of Northfield
By Teri Knight, News Director Early Primary results show that David Ludescher will run against Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell in November. Pownell received 70.43% to
Faribault man charged in heroin overdose case; Council grapples with land acknowledgement statement; Local artist gives Hope and Welcome with sculpture
By Teri Knight, News Director A Faribault man is charged in connection with a heroin overdose. Faribault police were called to a residence on Tischler
Rice County Primary Election information regarding covid protocol
Press Release AUGUST 11, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION Rice County, state and local election officials have taken steps to ensure voter and election judge safety
Motorcycle crash takes life of Arlington man; Crash with semi sends one via Air Care; 5 challengers and 2 incumbents vie for Nfld School Board seats; Nfld DMV open full hours; Stanton CAP Color Guard presents at St. Paul Saints game
By Teri Knight, News Director A motorcycle crash in Wanamingo Township took the life of an Arlington man. Just before 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, an
Eagan man pleads guilty of injuring couple after driving into Starbucks; Pownell discusses her years on Council, finances, strategic plan and more; Nfld Clerk all set for Primary amid pandemic; Nfld launches free video streaming
By Teri Knight, News Director An Eagan man who drove into a Starbucks pled guilty Wednesday to two counts of Criminal Vehicular Operation. August 19th
Unanimous vote for Senior development project; Ludescher discusses Charter, finances and more; Lace-up, the Outlaw Run is back
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield City staff has worked with Vern and Joan Koester for several years to identify options for proceeding with a
Klobuchar, Smith Announce Crop Insurance Deadline Extensions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced that today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) is extending deadlines
No vote, no barriers – they’ll come down Friday; Case by case, the numbers determine how school will open
By Teri Knight, News Director No vote means no extension of the Water St. closure at Bridge Square and narrowed lanes over the 4th St.
Nfld man with violent history to be extradited to Illinois; Chief Elliott discusses meeting the needs of the community and how the mask mandate is going; Denison discusses City finances, Ice Arena, Transit Hub and more; Nfld Council decision on closure and channelizers comes tonight
By Teri Knight, News Director A Northfield man with a long history of threats and violence toward his family and police, as well as mental
Nfld woman killed in crash; Nfld Council considers extension of road closure, channelizers; Mayor says Accountability in Police reform offers opportunity “to become better”
By Teri Knight, News Director A Northfield woman was killed Saturday morning when she drove into a construction zone. 51 year old Michelle Dawn Burwell
Minnesotans Continue to Report Unsolicited Seeds Arriving by Mail
Recipients of seed packages should contact the MDA St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) continues to receive reports of citizens getting unsolicited
Missing person
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance locating Tony Conley Perry, age 52. Tony was reported missing on July 9, 2020 and
Outgoing Chief Nelson, “more importantly I need to spend time with my family”; Nfld Chief Elliott plans continued collaboration with agencies; Farewell car parade for Ruth Hickey; Photogs get your pics in to the City of Nfld
By Teri Knight, News Director By now the entire community should know that Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson retires today. He has served our community
FB Marketplace and inmate help ID suspect in burglary case; Nfld District to offer dedicated online learning for those who do not want their child in class; District to take possession of new Greenvale building
By Teri Knight, News Director A Webster man has been arrested in connection with a burglary wherein items that were stolen were recognized on Facebook
Recent Programs
Raider Wrap
Out In The Open
Barrio Latino
The Naked Artist
Spill the Beans
On A Tangent
Doing Good Things for Kids
Out in the Open
Events Calendar
Local Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
|
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
|
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
|
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
