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Nelson warns against burning without a permit; Pursell discusses helium discovery in Lake County; Butler announces for re-election
Despite the wet weather over the past week, much of Southern Minnesota, including Northfield and the Greater Northfield area, remains under drought conditions. Because things
Rice County authorities detail new domestic violence plans for determent, reaction and response; Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention readying for Northfield Prom; Master Gardeners giving trees away today
Yesterday Rice County Attorney Brian Mortenson and the Executive Director of the HOPE Center, Erica Staab-Absher, held a joint press conference to discuss a new
City of Northfield approves sale of Northfield News building to Loon Liquors; Areas of needed investment around Northfield will be identified in new Comprehensive Plan
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved the sale of the former Northfield News building at 115 5th Street West to Loon Liquors. The
School District looks to affirm commitment to a new Northfield Ice Arena; Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair is now open; Paper Shredding, Cleanup Days begin Saturday
During the School Board meeting on Monday night, the Superintendent of Northfield Schools, Dr. Matt Hillmann, and the Chair of the Northfield School Board, Claudia
Public Hearing on sale of property to Loon Liquors set for tonight; Comprehensive Plan will be more geared to instruction, execution; Prescribed public burns soon to get underway
The Northfield City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall tonight to consider the terms of sale of the former
Judge dismisses two felony charges against Waylon Kurts; Pursell discusses final weeks of legislative session; School Board will meet tonight
A Rice County judge has dismissed two felony counts in the case of a former St. Olaf student authorities said was planning a mass casualty
Elliott discusses process to find new Chief of Police; Gonzalez-George announces for re-election
Elliott says number of applicants for Chief position could be smaller Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott has announced that he will retire at the
Trejean Curry sentenced in the death of Father Dennis Dempsey; Council votes down a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Almost two-and-a-half years to the day since a tragic accident took the life of Father Dennis Dempsey, a Minneapolis man was sentenced yesterday for his
Arts Guild spring season brings ‘Matchmaker,’ music by Three; Northfield High School Arts a la Carte set for Friday night; Library Oasis will host Earth Day program on Saturday
On Friday night, the Northfield Arts Guild will present The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder at the Arts Guild Theater for a two-weekend run. The classic
Report recommends creation of Assistant City Administrator, other positions; Pursell bill would create commission looking into health care accessibility; City Council will meet tonight
The City of Northfield has received a report from the consulting firm Baker Tilly, evaluating and analyzing the City’s Administrative Department, with some interesting recommendations.
Pursell pursuing bonding dollars for Bridge Square, coop neighborhoods; Book Fair now accepting donations; I-35 construction resumes today
The Minnesota Legislature is entering the final 5-6 weeks of the 2024 session, so things are, as Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) said, “ramping up.” As
HRA extends agreement for manufactured housing development by one month; Clean River Partners planning several April events; NAFRS set to hire six new fire fighters
Last week the Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority extended by one month their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Northcountry Cooperative foundation on a proposed manufactured
City of Northfield re-examining options for 5th & Washington Street Project; Northfield School District high school facility tours resume on Saturday; Today is Tornado Awareness Day
On Tuesday night during their monthly work session, the Northfield City Council received several updates regarding the downtown redevelopment project that seemed to have gone
Jeff Johnson announces he will retire from KYMN Radio this fall; School District taking a close look at attendance trends
This morning, Jeff Johnson of KYMN Radio announced that he intends to retire this fall. Johnson, who purchased the station in 2008, has worked at
City plans to sell 5th Street property to Loon Liquors; Northfield Middle School to host free heart screenings for young people; City Council work session set for tonight
Two years after purchasing the former Northfield News building at 115 5th Street West for $1.2 million, the City of Northfield has announced its intention
Road construction season begins today; Library will host eclipse viewing party; School Board meets tonight
Road construction season is getting quite an early jump this year, as two major projects that will affect Northfield drivers begin today. Phase 1A of
City Council approves Lions Riverside Park ‘Master Plan’; State of the City now available to watch on Northfield Public Broadcasting; Rice County Tree & Shrub giveaway set for April 26
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved the “Master Plan” for Riverside Lions Park. The plan is an overall view of a series of
HRA to discuss arrangement with foundation proposing modular home development tonight; High School Referendum Informational Page unveiled; ‘Vest Fest’ fundraiser planned for Fire, EMS services
The Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet tonight, and a discussion about the exclusive Memo of Understanding with Northcountry Cooperative Foundation which is set
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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 |
