Local News
Amid conversations about bonding referendum for high school facility, Northfield School Board will meet tonight; Township candidates set for March 12 elections
The Northfield School Board will meet tonight in the boardroom of the Northfield School District office building. Last week, the board met for a special
Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses options for the Northfield high School facility
The Northfield School Board held a special work session on Tuesday night to discuss different options for renovation of the Northfield High School building or
Smith promotes energy assistance programs; Police Assisted Recovery and Diversion Program a success; Final comments on TH 246 concepts due
The frigid temperatures this week have kept all of our furnaces running harder than normal, which is a troubling proposition for those who struggle to
Initial designs for new Northfield branding project revealed; Nominations sought for ‘mayor for a Day’ contest, others; Dolly Parton Imagination Library benefit set for Friday night
During the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Northfield Branding Commission offered an initial look at the work that has been done to update
Final Wall Street Road Project informational meeting set for tonight; Arts Guild Gala will celebrate organization’s 65 years; Traveling Page ‘Testify’ exhibit at Northfield Public Library
The City of Northfield Public Works Department is inviting the community to learn about the final details of the somewhat controversial Wall Street Road improvements
Wopota receives Northfield Humanitarian Award; Township candidates must file by 5pm today; Northfield City Council will meet tonight
The Northfield Human Rights Commission held its annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Emmaus Church last night. The theme of the event
Honeylocust connector trail; School District Pay Equity Report; high speed chase through Northfield
The Northfield City Council on Tuesday approved one of the first public construction projects of 2024. The Honeylocust connector trail will be among the first
Cannon River Drug Task Force Investigation; School District Bond Referendum meetings; former Mayor passes away
Cannon River Drug Task Force Investigation In the year of 2023, agents with the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force opened 120 new
Library receives threat; City to request State funding; Dundas dog park and other projects going forward
The Northfield Public Library recently received a threat of violence via a phone call to the Library. Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott released a statement
Violent threats toward the Northfield Public Library
The Northfield Public Library received a threat of extreme violence last week. Police Chief Mark Elliott released this Media Release last night: Press ReleaseThreats ComplaintJanuary
School Board hears Charter School reports; Rice County Public Safety Center nearing completion; Northfield City Council meeting wrap up
At Monday’s School Board meeting, both Arcadia and Prairie Creek charter schools gave their annual mid-year reports. The schools are required to do so, as
Northfield City Council to meet tonight; 2024 goals for Northfield Public Broadcasting; CAC receives grant
The Northfield City Council has their first meeting of 2024 this evening in Council Chambers. On the agenda tonight will be the typical first of
Mayor Pownell encourages public service; School Board to meet; Rice County Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Public Service needed and appreciated As the new year is upon us, Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell is appealing to citizens to get involved in your
Northfield School District will begin survey of district voters over high school facility options Monday; Thomas discusses public safety on the roads and on the ice
On Monday, the market research firm of Morris Leatherman will begin to conduct a phone survey on behalf of the Northfield School District to determine
New HRA members bring ideas, experience to housing issue; Charlie Parr to play Contented Cow residency beginning tonight; County urges Radon home testing
As the City of Northfield continues to look for solutions to its housing shortage, the Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority has added new members who
Curry pleads guilty in death of Father Denny Dempsey; Pursell promotes ‘Outdoor School for All;’ New Rice County Food Waste Challenge set for later this month
More than two years after a collision claimed the life of Father Dennis Dempsey, the man driving the vehicle that killed him has pled guilty
As 2024 begins, questions remain, issues abound, and elections loom
A new year has begun, promising answers to many questions for the city, the Northfield Area School District and, as a Presidential Election Year, the
Extra holiday law enforcement patrols ready for the weekend; Nelson advises attention be paid to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Rice County law enforcement agencies have been conducting their annual wave of holiday DWI enforcement, which culminates this weekend for the New Year holiday. The
Recent Programs
Specials
Raider Wrap
Out In The Open
Barrio Latino
The Naked Artist
Spill the Beans
On A Tangent
Townies
Doing Good Things for Kids
Out in the Open
Events Calendar
Local Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
|
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
|
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
