Local News
Investigators await toxicology report on death; Flood, fire and pump failures lead to questions regarding WWTP; Draheim and Vogel to hold Town Hall on Monday
The Northfield Police Department and Cannon River Task Force agents are investigating a suspected heroin overdose that killed a young Northfield woman. Police Officers responded
Cannon river Advisory warning extended
4pm 7-5-18 The City of Northfield is extending its advisory warning to the public to consider avoiding direct contact with the water on the Cannon
Nfld police investigating a possible accidental drug overdose death
The Northfield Police Department is investigating a possible accidental drug overdose death. At approximately 2:00 p.m., July 3rd, Northfield Officers responded to a report of an
Third major event at Northfield WWTP in 6 months; Parents advocate “graceful interdependence” for disabled and community; I-35 single lane traffic to bring delays
A 3rd major event at Northfield’s Wastewater Treatment plant leaves plenty of lingering questions. On Tuesday morning, a pipe break led city staff to dump
Update on Cannon River Spill
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Northfield The City is reconfirming its advisory warning to the public to consider avoiding direct contact with the
Dakota Co. says “wash with soap and clean water” if you have contact with the Cannon
A 3rd major event at Northfield’s Wastewater Treatment plant affects activities downstream in Lake Byllesby. Dakota County officials closed the beach and warned campers and
City issues warning on direct contact with Cannon River water
UPDATE 4pm: Teri Knight spoke with Dave Bennett. Click on the audio file to hear the story. wastewater pipe bust 7-3-18 The City is providing
Faribault man charged in stabbing; Bierman gets DFL endorsement for District 57A; Wopata named new CAC Executive Director
A Faribault man is in jail after allegedly stabbing another. According to the criminal complaint, 27 year old Bishar Ali Mahamed, stabbed the victim in
Sen. Rich Draheim & Rep. Bob Vogel to hold Town Hall mtg.
Senator Rich Draheim [R-Madison Lake] and Representative Bob Vogel [R-Elko New Market] will hold a public town hall listening session in New Prague on Monday,
Virus kills carp in local lake; “Substantial investments” planned for Menards interior; City of Nfld introduces a new mobile app; Expect delays on I-35 through Faribault
Large numbers of dead carp washing up on the shores of Lake Byllesby near Cannon Falls, is not a cause for public concern, says the
City of Northfield Prepares for Independence Day
Northfield-June 29, 2018, Northfield City offices, including the Northfield Public Library and Municipal Liquor Store, are closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on
4th of July safety from Fire Chief Dustin Dienst
OOHS AND AWES WITHOUT THE OUCH THIS 4TH OF JULY Faribault, Minn. — The 4th of July holiday brings thoughts of warm weather, BBQ grilling,
Faribault edges out St. Cloud for Daikin plant; Preventing the “Summer Slide” for students; BWI enforcement for holiday weekend
Rice County’s economy is growing. Commissioner Galen Malecha reports that Faribault’s Daikin Applied is expanding. They are buying the 300,000 sq. ft. warehouse that Malt-O-Meal
Holiday travel? Heads up for construction and flooded roadways
The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan ahead before traveling over the July 4 holiday and to use extra care while driving through
Master Naturalist class offered at Carleton Arboretum
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer! Carleton College Arboretum, Northfield, MN is hosting a
Schools are abuzz with Summer activity; Councilor considers options for million $ trail; Dundas Council will decide at their next meeting on referendum
The Northfield School District continues to buzz with activity with several hundred attending summer school. Some for enrichment, some who may be at-risk. Programs offered
Woman on cell phone at time of deadly crash is charged; Rainfall slows construction work; Dundas will hold public meeting on Solar ordinance; March for immigrant children
A woman who admits to being on her cell phone at the time of a deadly crash, is charged. More than a year and a
Two arrested in Lonsdale with $3500 worth of drugs; Fossum not happy with Judge’s sentence in Criminal Vehicular homicide case; Nfld School Board eyes a 2018 Elementary School referendum
Two are arrested after a traffic stop in Lonsdale. On Saturday, Lonsdale police pulled over a vehicle for a busted windshield. As the Officer approached
Recent Programs
Specials
Raider Wrap
Out In The Open
Barrio Latino
The Naked Artist
Geeking Out
Library Love
Spill the Beans
On A Tangent
Doing Good Things for Kids
Out in the Open
A Place at the Table with Community Action Center
The Hometown Home Show with Tim and Paul
Empower Wellness with Dr. D
Events Calendar