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DJJD Horsehoe Hunt 2024 Clue #1
Horseshoe Hunters, Today is the funeral of Wayne Eddy. His name needs no introduction in these parts. I worked at KYMN with Wayne, was on
Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha voices support for County Sales Tax Referendum; Northfield Comprehensive Plan continues with discussions about Transportation and Land Use; Northfield’s 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration set for September 14th
Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha voices support for County Sales Tax Referendum The new Rice County Public Safety Center is set to open on schedule
City issues $10.3 million in bonds for Road and Construction Projects; Northfield School Board Meets Tonight; Rice County First Responders Host Softball Tournament to Raise Money for HOPE Center.
City issues $10.3 million in bonds for Road and Construction Projects Last week, in a special regular meeting just prior to their work session, the
Debate about the Northfield City Taxes Continues; Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Working to Keep Costs Low; FEMA State Disaster Recover Center Closing Saturday
Debate about the Northfield City Taxes Continues On Tuesday night during the Northfield City Council meeting, Councilor Davin Sokup made an impassioned plea to the
Northfield City Council discusses 15.8% property tax increase; Voter education seminars coming to the Northfield Public Library; Ruth’s House of Hope celebrates 20 years; KYMN will present five-part interview with Wayne Eddy
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council met in the training room of the Northfield Police Station with many of the city department heads for
Northfield Historical Society rebrands to Northfield History Center; Northfield Hospital & Clinics Offers Advice for Student Athletes to Prevent Injuries; CAC’s Runway Revival to be held on Thursday, August 22nd
Changes are afoot at the Northfield Historical Society, beginning with their name. A statement issued yesterday said the Board of Directors of the Northfield Historical
Correction to our report on the new Northfield Ice Arena.
On August 15th, we reported that the new Northfield Ice Arena would cost $49 million. That number was erroneous. The budget for the ice arena
Northfield Police Department Gearing up for Defeat of Jesse James Days; Minnesota Department of Education signs off on Northfield School District’s High School plan; Annual City Council Budgeting work session set for tonight
The Defeat of Jesse James Days 2024 celebration will begin in just about three weeks, and Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott said his department
Wayne T. Eddy, legendary voice of KYMN Radio, passes away at 83
Wayne T. Eddy, the broadcast founder of KYMN Radio, a co-founder of the Northfield historical Society, a dedicated member of the Defeat of Jesse James
Candidates file for School Board, Stratmoen not among them; Elliott endorses new Police Chief Schroepfer; Arts Guild Theater will present Emmett Norrie & Friends tomorrow night
Tuesday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the Northfield School Board, and with seven people registered, the ballot for this fall is
Updated: Pownell, Hillmann, Switzer say new ice arena project will move forward; Northfield High School administration presents Continuous Improvement plan to school board
On the day after Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell was eliminated from the November ballot, ensuring Northfield will have a new mayor in January, she, Dundas
Dahl, Zweifel win mayoral primary, will face off in November – Pownell finishes third; Rice County Board approves Public Safety Center Sales Tax referendum for November ballot; School Board approves hardy as temporary board member
On Tuesday Minnesota Voters went to the polls to vote in a primary election that would decide the final names on the ballot for the
2024 Northfield Primary Results
Please refresh the page to see updates.All results are directly from the Minnesota Secretary of State Find more information about the candidates here.
Primary Elections happening today; City Council meeting postponed; Car Seat Checkup event tomorrow, August 14th
Today is Primary Election Day throughout the State of Minnesota. Northfield’s eight voting precincts will be open today from 7am until 8pm. Depending on the
2024 Northfield Primary Candidate List
It is a busy election year in Northfield, with elections up for Mayor and several seats on the City Council, School Board, and County Board.
City encourages residents to get involved via Boards and Commissions; Primary election coming up Tuesday; Rotary Bike Tour to be held Saturday, September 7th
It is late summer, which is the season when the City of Northfield encourages all interested parties to consider joining one of the many municipal
City Council approves sale of Northfield Ice Arena; Jefferson Parkway West Mill & Overlay and Mill Towns Trail Improvements Project continues; Northfield Union of Youth advocates for mental health in youth
On Monday night, the Northfield City Council approved the sale of the Northfield Ice Arena to private interests, taking another step toward building a new
2024 Dakota County Fair open through this weekend; Deadline for Northfield Public Schools transportation approaches; City reminds residents of early voting for primary election
The Dakota County Fair is now open and will run through Sunday. The organizers of the fair, which is one of the largest County Fairs
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Local Events
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
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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 |
