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Another flood warning issued for Cannon River area; Chamber of Commerce will hold candidates forum on Monday; City Council meets tonight with ice arena on the agenda
Due to the heavy rains in Southern Minnesota over the last few days, and with rain in the forecast every day for the rest of
2025 Bridge Square, NCRC Building projects under consideration by City Council; Honors and Awards coming to NH+C; School District Juneteenth celebration free and open to the public
As the Northfield City Council prepares for upcoming 2025 budgeting discussions, Public Works Director and City Engineer David Bennett gave an update during the Council’s
Board of Commissioners approves reopening of mine near Nerstrand and Dennison; Underdahl discusses retirement; School board approves language for referendum
On Tuesday morning, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved an interim-use permit allowing the Milestone mining company to move forward and re-open a controversial gravel
City’s 2023 Financial Report brings no surprises; becker talks about new role as State Economist; Mrs. Moxie returning to the Grand with ‘A Very Moxie Brunch’
The city’s budgeting season unofficially began on Tuesday night when the Northfield City Council heard a presentation from the Abdo Financial Group regarding the city’s
School District looking closely at childcare programs; High School facility tour set for Saturday morning; League of Women Voters announces forums for mayoral, city council candidates
For the third consecutive meeting, the Northfield School Board had a conversation about Child Care, the costs associated with childcare, and the school district’s role
Board of Commissioners will hear from the public, consider options for Milestone-Mathy mine; Rice County Habitat for Humanity will host ‘Starfish’ open house today; City Council work session set for tonight
This morning the Rice County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed re-opening of the Milestone-Mathy Mine just outside of Nerstrand.
City Council preparing to make decision on Northfield Ice Arena; Jefferson Parkway project begins today; School Board will meet tonight
The Northfield City Council is getting closer to making what many hope will be a final decision on the city’s predicament with the Northfield Ice
Thomas discusses water safety, no wake zone; District puts a wrap on 2023-2024 school year; The Larsons of Bridgewater Farms are the Rice and Steele Counties Farm Family of the Year
While the water levels on the Cannon River have subsided since the high water mark earlier this week, Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas said taking
Pownell, Martig discuss Mill Towns trail benefits; Application period for DJJD Ambassadors now open; More Downtown Revitalization Grants made available
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council ordered a feasibility study for a major reconstruction of Spring Creek Road in 2026, that will include a
Eight people are running for Northfield Mayor; Flood fears subsiding; School District announces Juneteenth celebration
The candidate filing period for election to most public offices this November in the State of Minnesota was 5:00 yesterday afternoon. By the time it
School Board gets first look at referendum language; St. Olaf Professor Anthony Becker named Minnesota State Economist; City Council will meet tonight
The members of the Northfield School Board were given their first look at the language the will be on the referendum this fall, when the
City of Northfield under flood warning; Dundas man killed in one-car crash in Webster, three others severely injured; Transit-Hub groundbreaking set for Wednesday
Northfield and the areas of Rice and Dakota Counties surrounding the Cannon River are under a flood warning. The Northfield and Greater Rice County area has
Dundas joins new Northfield Ice Arena consortium; Northfield City Council makes adjustments to new listening session policy
On Tuesday night the Dundas City Council approved a resolution of support that would solidify a partnership with the City of Northfield, the Northfield Area
Pursell helps to redefine Minnesota Public Water statute; Northfield’s Pride in the Park set for Saturday; City of Northfield announces brief street closures
The 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session has been over for eleven days. With the dust starting to settle, more news is beginning to emerge about what
2024 Memorial Day Service
The Northfield community gathered Monday in the Skoglund Athletic Center at St. Olaf for the annual Memorial Day service hosted by the Northfield Veterans of
Thomas warns of dangers on County waterways; NAFRS Board approves budgets for 2025; School Board will meet tonight
For more than a month already this year, the Rice County Sheriff’s office has been advising caution on the county lakes and rivers. Recreation on
Memorial Day Services moved inside to St. Olaf
Northfield’s Memorial Day Services, presented by VFW Post 4383 and American Legion Post 84, have been moved inside at Skoglund Athletic Center on the St.
City Council accepts review of Aministrative Department; Artmakers will return to live performance with ‘Out and About’ concert next week
On Tuesday night, during their regular meeting, the Northfield City Council voted to accept a review of the city’s Administrative Department. City Administrator Ben Martig
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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 |
