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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Response
Subject: Storm Update – Homeland Security and Emergency Management Response Last night a narrow, but very intense storm front moved across the southern third of
Volunteers needed in Northfield area parks
The southeast portion of Northfield was hit hard by yesterday’s severe weather. Volunteers are needed to help with storm clean up at various parks by
Rice Co. Emergency Public Health Assistance Information and Cannon Falls update
This is an emergency public health message for the residents of Rice County. Due to the recent weather events in Rice County support services have
Widespread damage, neighbors helping neighbors and pleas to stop driving around gawking; Still no power for many – Xcel working overtime
In the light of day, more damage is being assessed. Rice County sheriff Troy Dunn reports that 2 witnesses spotted tornadoes in Morristown where 12
Further updates
We are getting more information coming in as Cities assess damage… Cannon Falls 9-21-18.2 PRESS RELEASE From Rice County Administrator Sara Folstad: The Rice
Storm update information
5am 9-21-18: The KYMN phones are down. Faribault and Northfield schools 2 hours late. Curfew in effect in the city of Morristown from 10:00PM to
Northfield Schools 2 hours late 9-21
Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann said school will be two hours late tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 21) due to rural areas being hit hard by
Widespread damage over Dundas, Northfield, surrounding area
Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson said that it appears, for now, that it could be a combination of straight line winds and/or a tornado that
Man who tried to blame wife pleads guilty to Criminal Vehicular Op; Multiple charges filed after call on man threatening Nfld woman; Charter vs City – still no resolution
A St. Paul man pled guilty yesterday to criminal vehicular operation in connection with a crash on Hwy 21 in Wells Township last May. 39
State Horse Show results for Rice Co. 4-H members
STATE HORSE SHOW RESULTS The 2018 State Horse Show was held September 14-16 at the MN State Fairgrounds. Following are the Rice County 4-H members that placed: Katie
Nfld sets Preliminary levy at 7{b5761be34e80a16b6d0e4dabc1869c131a263f96a745c82bebdd3b8a4330bfa9}; Ericson fills in as City looks for Community Development Director; IRS scam asks for money order; NHS Cemetery Stories includes Maggie Lee
Last night the Northfield City Council eventually settled on a 7{b5761be34e80a16b6d0e4dabc1869c131a263f96a745c82bebdd3b8a4330bfa9} preliminary levy in a 5 to 1 vote. Five options were presented from 4.9
Another IRS scam – this one comes in the mail and by phone
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn is warning citizens: In the last few days, a number of citizens have received letters that appear to be from
Lightning takes down a 100 year old tree; Nfld Council to set prelim levy – large bump recommended for EDA and HRA; Youth In Government informational mtgs set
The high winds yesterday afternoon peeled the roof off a mobile home at 24 Viking Terrace. Police Chief Monte Nelson said no one was hurt,
“A crowded docket”, says Fossum; Patience leads to largest drug bust in the State; Nfld looks at possible levy of nearly 10{b5761be34e80a16b6d0e4dabc1869c131a263f96a745c82bebdd3b8a4330bfa9}, Meet & Greet for Interim Comm. Dev. Director; Longtime Docs Wille and Shepley to retire
“We have a crowded docket, we have a lot of work to do”, Rice County Attorney John Fossum commenting on drug cases and child protection. Since
Raiders Vs Faribault Football Game
The Northfield Raiders beat Faribault 29-0. RfballvsFaribault9-13-18
Local Task Force agents seize record amount of Methamphetamine worth over $7 million
FARIBAULT – Agents of the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force (CRDVOTF) seized 170.98 pounds of methamphetamine in Minneapolis on Tuesday, September 11th.
Semi/Train crash sends one to hospital; Lawsuit filed against Rice Co Attorney’s Office and the City of Faribault; Detox, DWI’s, but “relatively quiet”; Public hearing in Dundas
A semi-tractor trailer was struck by a train yesterday afternoon in Walcott Township. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn said 77 year old Donald Weed of
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