Local News
An agreement reached
This is from Kari VanDerVeen. I have more in my News reports. At 3 p.m. today (May 1st), St. Olaf College leaders reached an agreement
UPDATE: Groundswell of St. Olaf students gather after racist notes found; A Collective for Change on the Hill makes demands; Clean up Days in Nfld
Listen for my updated story at 5pm with sound from the meeting on KYMN From Kari VanDerVeen late this afternoon: At 3 p.m. today, St.
Faribault woman struck on 35W; Commissioner confuses tv news; Sons of Norway award Nfld Senior
A Faribault woman walked out onto I-35W at hwy 13 yesterday morning and was killed. Just before 3 am, the Minnesota State patrol reports that
Prom Safety
By John L. Fossum Rice County Attorney On April 29th, Northfield High School will hold its prom. Tuxes, flowers, formal gowns, dancing and dining with
Hwy 56 bridge replacements to begin May 1 near Kenyon, Stanton
Motorists on Hwy 56 in Goodhue County will encounter single lane traffic and a detour beginning May 1 while two bridges are replaced this summer, according
Hwy 52 construction projects
Highway 52 motorists will encounter a series of construction projects between Rochester and Rosemount this season that could cause traffic delays, according to the Minnesota Department
Fairfield Inn, outlots and parking; Some new features on City website; ?’s to ask yourself when considering volunteering
After the economy crashed in 2008, Northfield’s The Crossing townhomes development came to a halt. It’s sat vacant since. In the last year and a
Four properties recommended for Nfld Historic District; No more cupcakes at school; Langer named 2017 Heywood Award winner
The Heritage Preservation Committee looked for support from the Planning Commission to expand Northfield’s downtown historic district. In 2016, a grant allowed them to bring
Nfld approves Street reclamation, sidewalks and all; McCarthy gets the nod from Dundas; Kenyon woman jailed after traffic stop; Distracted driving wave nets few
Northfield approved their 2017 Street Reclamation plan but not without some discussion. In particular sidewalks added months after the project was laid out by city
Woman in fatal crash ID’d; County Sheriff warns thieves stealing irrigation span wire; Nfld citizens survey online – let the Council hear you; City selling Blvd trees; Arcadia holding college financing information night
A crash in Lonsdale Saturday morning takes the life of a 22 year old Lakeville woman. Rice County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of
Fatal crash in Lonsdale
The Rice County Sheriff’s office reports of a fatal crash in rural Lonsdale on Saturday, April 22nd. Read full press release below: April22nd2017FatalCrashPressRelease
Northfield City Survey
Northfielders…. Let your voice be heard! A community survey is open now through May 4, 2017. Facilitator Craig Rapp will use survey results in conjunction
Felon with a firearm found guilty; Youth don’t let obstacle derail playground project; Nfld celebrates Earth Day in a big way
A Nerstrand man was convicted yesterday of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Last night, a Rice County jury also found 30 year
Potential 911 call issues
Century Link is investigating a potential impact on 911 services within Rice and Steele County. If you have an emergency call 911. If your call
Morristown moves to use County policing; Big day brings big dig; Tanzenwald Brewing holds Grand Opening today
As Forest Lake and Montgomery struggle to decide whether to drop their police departments in favor of their respective County Sheriff’s departments, the City of
Tornado drills today
Thursday, April 20 – Tornadoes (with statewide tornado drills) – Two Tornado Drills are planned, see the schedule below for details. – The first drill
Teens speed leads to crash with injuries; Froggy’s went a-fishin’ for expansion; Shoe drive for Three Links
Rice County deputies,Lonsdale Fire and Rescue along with Northfield Ambulance were dispatched to a personal injury crash at about 4:15 yesterday afternoon. The crash was
Cannon Falls roadwork
Construction work on the Highway 52 interchange at Goodhue County Road 24 is scheduled to begin April 24 with flaggers controlling traffic between roundabouts on the
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Events Calendar
Local Events
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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 |