Local News
Body discovered in Waterford Township; Hampton woman dies after rear end collision; Nfld council meets tomorrow with one new member; NHS to offer new career options for Seniors; Nfld Rotary Turkey Trot nets $40k
A body was discovered on the 2400 block of 320th st. west in Waterford Township yesterday afternoon. Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson spoke with KYMN
University of MN Extension and MnDOT offerings for farmers
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Two serious crashes on Hwy 19 in 2 days – UPDATE
An 81 year old Hampton woman died this morning in a crash on Hwy 19 and Kellogg Avenue. This morning (Saturday) around 10:30 State Patrol,
A Rice Co. man charged with multiple sex crimes pleads guilty
A Faribault man charged with 11 counts of criminal sexual conduct pled guilty this morning to one count of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct with
New cement apron at Fire Hall inferior; Dennison man pleads guilty to Criminal Vehicular operation; Rice County law enforcement really delivers
Parts of the brand new cement apron in front of the Northfield Fire Hall is inferior. NAFRS Chair Glen Castore had reported that testing was
New Years Day fire destroys building; Riverwalk Market Fair gets new funding contract; Rice Co. DWI’s over holiday
A New Years Day fire destroyed a building in Richland Township. Rice County Deputies and Kenyon Fire were dispatched around 3:30pm to 10490 Kenyon Blvd.
Recent Programs
Local Events
Date/Time | Event |
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Northfield Beaver Fest |
Sunday, May 18, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Norwegian Constitution Day (Syttende mai)
Riverside Lions Park, Northfield MN |
Saturday, May 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Northfield Pumpers in the Park |
Saturday, June 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Pride in the Park
Central Park Northfield, Northfield MN |
Saturday, June 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Rice County Historical Society Speak Easy Fundraiser
The Grand Event Center, Northfield MN |
Friday, June 20, 2025 - Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Lighten Up Garage Sale at Carleton College
Carleton College Laird Stadium, Northfield MN |