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Township elections, annual meetings set for tomorrow; Pursell supported SRO bill passed in House; School Board meets tonight to decide on referendum
The 2024 State of Minnesota Townships annual election and meeting day is set for March 12th, meaning there will be several elections in the Greater
County seeing growth in ‘sextortion’ cases; State of the City Address set for March 19th
The Rice County Sheriff’s office is reporting a disturbing trend centered around teenagers and preteens. According to a statement issued by the county the number
Laura Baker Services to host Northfield Comprehensive Plan meeting; Parks Board readying recommendations for Riverside Lions Park; Shakespeare’s Will set for this weekend at Arts Guild theater
As the City of Northfield is working on completing a new Comprehensive Plan, Laura Baker Services Association has invited members of city staff to run
School Board leans toward partial demolition, rebuild option for high school facility; Follen discusses Northfield Community College Collaborative; Library announces Summer Concert Series lineup
The Northfield School Board met in a work session on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the options before them addressing the numerous issues with the Northfield
School Board work session will set stage for referendum vote; NAFRS working to cut down false alarms
The Northfield School Board will meet today in the boardroom of the Northfield School District office building. This will be a special work session in
Peterson gives details for voting tomorrow; Local legislators see budget surplus differently; Northfield Arts Guild sets auditions for ‘The Children’s Hour’
Tomorrow is what is commonly known in an election year as Super Tuesday. Sixteen states will hold party primaries in the Presidential Election tomorrow, the
School District looks for better ways to support indigenous students; Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention focusing on prevention through information; Maggie Lee exhibit opens today at Northfield Historical Society
During their meeting on Monday night, the Northfield School Board heard a presentation from Hope Langston, the District’s Director of Instructional Services, and Sybil Betsinger
Rice County looking at new I-35 interchange at County Road 9; EDA, city continue work toward comercial industrial growth; Heywood Award nominations still open
Rice County is conducting a feasibility study for a fourth interchange on I-35 in Faribault. The potential new exits and on ramps will be the
Survey results point to High School renovation possibility; Dundas updating Long Term Financial Plan; Workforce Housing open house set for tomorrow
On Monday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield School Board heard a presentation from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann regarding the results of
Precinct Caucuses set for tonight; Pursell pushing several bills; St. Olaf Institute Speaker Series focused on food and food policy
The first major event of the 2024 election year is set for tonight, when the major political parties hold their annual precinct caucuses. The caucuses
Charges in Lehmeyer murder case; City seeks grant dollars for flood mitigation; School Board will meet tonight
The Rice County Attorney’s Office announced over the weekend that a woman who had been named as a “person of interest” in the death of
Long-term safety plan approved for Lincoln Street corridor; Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet next week; ‘Celebration of Thanksgiving’ planned for Benson & Langehough facility
On Tuesday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield City council accepted the recommendations of city staff with regards to improvements needed to Lincoln Parkway
City Council approves final plans for transit hub, sends project out for bid; County announces Highway 19 roundabout Open House; DFL Caucus information seminars set for Saturday
On Tuesday night during their regular meeting, the Northfield City Council unanimously approved the plans for a transit hub adjacent to the Historic Depot building and
Rice County political parties ready for February 27 caucuses; Northfield Police Department publishes 2022 Annual Report; 411 Concert Series to welcome Grimm& Cruz
The Presidential election process will begin in earnest next week for Minnesotans when the major parties hold their annual party caucuses on Tuesday, February 27th.
Comprehensive Plan will not reinvent Northfield values, goals; Clean River Partners sets goals, looks for more community outreach; City Council will meet tonight
The next Comprehensive Plan for the City of Northfield is slowly beginning to come into focus. Community Development Director Jake Reilly and Betsey Buckheit, the
Many offices closed for President’s Day; Pursell supports clarification of SRO roles; Hillmann updates School Board on legislative agenda
Today is, of course, President’s Day, the federal holiday established to commemorate the birthdays of the first and sixteenth Presidents of the United States, George
Elliott voices concerns regarding School Resource Officer legislation; City Council sees renderings of new drinking water treatment plant
Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott said he has concerns about recent changes to state laws that might put restrictions on how School Resource Officers,
School Board takes deep look at high school fix tax impact; City Council hears presentation of Riverside Lions park ‘masterplan’
The Northfield School Board took some time during their meeting on Monday night to dig into some real numbers and discuss the tax impact of
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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 |
