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Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Steve Underdahl to retire by year’s end; Candidates line up to put their names on the November ballot
Yesterday, saying he is looking forward to the next chapter in his life, Northfield Hospital + Clinics’ CEO and President Steve Underdahl announced that he
Candidate filing period opens today; Elliott discusses electronic scams in-depth; Northfield City Council will meet tonight
The 2024 candidate filing periods are open today for most city, county, state and federal offices on the ballot in November. Candidates for Northfield city
County Commissioners extend permitting period, schedule public comment session on Milestone-Mathy mine; City considering cardiac pre-screening program for NPD; Ruth Dahl announces candidacy for Northfield Mayor
Last week, those concerned about a long-closed gravel pit reopening outside of Nerstrand, won a victory when the Rice County Board of Commissioners voted to
‘Vest Fest’ fundraiser set for tomorrow night; Beth Berry named Joseph Lee Heywood awardee; Love Our City Day is tomorrow
Tomorrow night the Defeat of Jesse James Days Organizing Committee and The VFW Auxiliary will team up with the Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service
Jon Olson updates Putin’s “New Russia” and the War in Ukraine
Jon Olson, longtime host of “National Security This Week” on KYMN, discusses the ongoing Ukraine War and Putin’s plans for the future of Russia.
Council receives update on the new Comprehensive Plan; Northfield High School Tour set for Saturday morning; Library will host window restoration and repair workshop; Master Gardener plant sale set for Saturday
On Tuesday night during their work session, the Northfield City Council received an update on the progress being made on the city’s next Comprehensive Plan
Zweifel announces candidacy for Northfield Mayor; School Board hears ’24-’25 General Fund budget presentation; Watermain flushing begins on Sunday
The 2024 race for Northfield Mayor took an interesting turn yesterday when Erica Zweifel, a three-term member of the Northfield City Council from 2009 until
Commissioners Debate Milestone-Mathy gravel mine reopening; Third Thursdays Downtown returns this week; City Council will meet for a work session tonight
At this hour, the Rice County Board of Commissioners is considering a motion allowing the Milestone-Mathy Pit Mine to reopen after having been dormant for many
Pursell discusses conference committee assignments; Rice County Chemical and Mental Health Coalition announce ‘Prevention Champions;’ School Board meets tonight
The Minnesota legislature begins its final week of the 2024 session today, and it figures to be another series of long nights at the State Capitol
New ice arena decision could come in June; Emmaus Bike Clinic set for Saturday; Rice County car seat safety checks available next week
On Tuesday night the Northfield City Council received an update on the consortium of public and private entities that is being assembled with the hopes
Northfield City Council makes changes to how it will hear from the public; Cleanup Days in Northfield and Dundas set for Saturday; Property taxes due on Wednesday
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved changes to the Rules of Business for the way the Council, and City Boards & Commissions conduct
Northfield man injured in truck vs. bicycle accident in Faribault; Northfield Police warn of more electronic scams; Most candidate filing periods open May 21st
A Northfield man is in stable condition after being struck this weekend by a vehicle while on his bicycle in an intersection in Faribault. On
Rice County Sheriff’s Department will spend more time, resources cracking down on BWI’s; Girls Nite Out set for Friday night; Northfield City Council will meet tonight
The Rice County Sheriff’s Department is preparing for the summer boating season. Captain Nathan Budin oversees the Water Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. He
Pursell discusses gun safety bills; Boyington named new Northfield Poet Laureate; ‘Love Our City Day’ set for May 18th
Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) said the Minnesota House of Representatives had some long nights last week as they debated several omnibus finance bills, as well
Rice County Sheriff’s Office again warns about sexploitation and predators; NAFRS recruiting open house set for tomorrow morning
The Rice County Sheriff’s office is reporting a disturbing trend centered around teenagers and preteens. According to a statement issued in March by the county
First half property tax deadline is May 15; City looks for input on Pollution Prevention Program; Northfield Arts Guild welcomes ‘Three’ on Sunday; Northfield Cleanup Days set for next two Saturdays; Master Gardener plant sale set for May 18
Rice County is reminding all of the tax paying property owners in the county that first half property taxes for real/personal property are due Wednesday,
School Board hears about deep needs for childcare; May 1st brings ‘Less Mow May;’ Asian American/Pacific Islander celebration set for Saturday at Northfield Public Library
As the Northfield School Board goes through the process of analyzing and approving budgets for the 2024-25 school year, they are hearing presentations from the
Free Meal program is working in Northfield schools; ‘Holistic health Summit’ set for Saturday; City now accepting Riverside Facade grant applications
Last week, the Director of the Northfield School District Child Nutrition Service, Stephany Stromme, presented the 2024-25 food service budget to the Northfield School Board.
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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 |
