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Update: person taken into custody not connected with Nicole Anderson disappearance; School board goes over district security drills; Northfield City Council passes request for Highway 246 turnback
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement that says the person taken into custody during the search of Nicole Anderson’s family home was
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issues request for help finding missing Randolph woman; School Board accepts Stratmoen’s temporary resignation; Rice County Fair set for next week
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is asking for help from the public in finding an endangered adult from Randolph who has gone missing. A
Northfield Hospital + Clinics cuts Home Care service; HCI seeks AmeriCorps applicants; City Council to meet tonight
After closing the Lonsdale clinic and shedding a number of services in 2023, the hope at Northfield Hospital + Clinics had been there would be
Library considering landscape and grounds future; Human Rights Commission seeking nominations for 2025 Humanitarian Award; School Board to meet tonight
The Northfield Public Library is in the early stages of putting together a vision plan for the library grounds, and the staff is asking for
Northfield’s fireworks re-scheduled for tonight; Northfield Union of Youth combatting youth homelessness with the Wallflower Project; Library Summer Concerts will feature Mark Joseph on Wednesday night
The Northfield fireworks display originally scheduled for last night was postponed because of the threat of severe weather and has instead been rescheduled for tonight. The
Northfield fireworks re-scheduled for Friday, July 5th.
The city of Northfield has announced that the Independence Day fireworks display will be held on Friday, July 5 starting at 10 p.m. at Northfield
Faribault man charged with murder of co-worker; Nelson, Morehouse discuss construction permit requirements; Second anniversary of Elle Ragin disappearance passes with little progress
Mohamed Aden Hared, age 24 of Faribault, has been charged in Dakota County with second degree murder in connection with the death of Ahmed Ibrahim
Rice County Collaborative announces nearly $450,000 in social service grants; City seeking applicants for boards & commissions; Northfield Arts Guild to present Rue & Sabien
The governing board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative, a partnership between Rice County’s Public Health, Social Services and Community Corrections departments and Faribault
Rice County designated for federal relief funds; Early voting for August primary is underway; Second annual Community First Responders celebration set for July 22nd
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced over the weekend that Rice County and 21 other counties across the state, have been approved for a federal disaster
Waters receding, but flooding issues will persist; League of Women voters forum reveals differences between candidates
Despite the recession of the water levels along the Cannon River over the last 24 hours, the City of Northfield and Rice County are still
River drops to ‘Minor Flood Stage,’ city begins cleanup preparations; County keeping landfill open for extra hours, coordinating volunteer efforts; League of Women Voters candidate forums set for tonight
Last night the Cannon River dropped below moderate flood stage for the first time since Saturday afternoon. As the flood recedes, the City of Northfield
Northfield City Council extends state of emergency period, Rice County sets up hotline and webpage for those who need help and those willing to help; Stratmoen once again takes leave of absence from school board; HCI receives grant to fund CULTUREtime program
The Northfield City Council held an emergency meeting yesterday afternoon and extended the Citywide State of Emergency through July 9th. The time was increased from
Local emergency declared in Northfield; Candidates line up against high property taxes during forum; Reilly says Comp Plan not about changing policies, but ‘how things get done’
A statement released last night by the City of Northfield said Mayor Rhonda Pownell has declared a local emergency in response to this weekend’s flooding
Record setting flood brings damage, concern, federal officials to Northfield; Candidates forum sponsored by Northfield Chamber set for tonight at high school auditorium
For the third time in fifteen years, the City of Northfield is dealing with a 100-year flood, and this one is record setting. After days
Update: Cannon River now expected to crest at record level of 901.5 feet
After heavy rains across Southern Minnesota last night and this morning, the National Water Prediction Service expects the Cannon River to crest at 901.5 feet.
Cannon River expected to crest over 900 feet, Elliott advises caution; Different finance tools will be used by ice arena partnership
The rainy weather the State of Minnesota has experienced all week continues to be a concern for the public safety agencies in and around Northfield.
Martig and Pownell discuss next steps for new ice arena; Carleton College ‘Lighten Up! Garage Sale’ runs today through Saturday; Next high school facility tour set for Monday afternoon
When the Northfield City Council approved the funding partnership for the Northfield ice arena on Tuesday night, the vote did more than merely solidify a
City Council approves funding partnership and architect contract, ice arena project moves forward; Public open house to meet new Police Chief finalists set for Tuesday; Heritage drive closed today
On Tuesday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield City Council passed a resolution by a 6-1 vote, approving a new ice arena funding partnership
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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 |
