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Support for new ice arena made plain to City Council; Salvation Army Counter Kettles will be placed next week
On Tuesday night, the Northfield Hockey Community turned out en force to the Northfield City Council meeting to show the amount of support there is
Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee pronounces 2023 celebration an ‘energetic success;’ NPB’s Temple working to change funding model for community television
Last night during the Northfield City Council meeting, Galen Malecha and Rebecca Peterson of the Defeat of Jesse James Days Organizing Committee gave the council
Tax forfeited property auction set for tomorrow; City seeks new members for Charter Commission; City Council will meet tonight
Rice County will make two parcels of tax-forfeited land available to the highest bidder in an auction during a special auction set for tomorrow. The
Mayor Pownell discusses presidential visit; Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign will begin on Friday; Nominees sought for ‘Living Treasure’ Award
Last week Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell, along with Governor Tim Walz and Jake Kluver, one of the owners of Dutch Creek Farm, was asked to
Historic Preservation Commission asks for changes to the Archer design; Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation will present 10th annual Local FEAST Festival
The Archer project is coming to the final stages of design and finance approvals. More than three years after the Archer House River Inn was
President touts “Bidenomics” during Northfield visit; Lander Group no longer associated with Downtown Redevelopment project
Yesterday, President Joe Biden visited the Dutch Creek Farm just North of Northfield for the first of a series of events to promote his administration’s
President Biden to visit Northfield area today; Former Congressman working for the economic benefit of Southern Minnesota; Rice County United Way announces more microgrants
President Joe Biden is expected to be in the Northfield area today. This will be the first in a series of events that will take
Northfield Environmental Quality Commission will hold energy efficiency seminar on Thursday; First Turkey Trot deadline is Friday; Human Rights Award Nominees due today
On Thursday night, the Northfield Environmental Quality Commission, in partnership with Citizens’ Climate Lobby, the Northfield Rotary Club Climate Action Team, and the Greater Northfield
Rice County receives Justice Department grants to help probationers, Treatment Court participants; District requests permission to hire help for English Learners; Nelson warns against violating burning restrictions
Rice County announced last week that it has received a pair of federal grants from the Justice Department totaling approximately $1.2 million, designed to enhance services
Nelson discusses residential fire prevention; County seeking bonding dollars to re-locate joint 911 Emergency Center; Dundas ‘Trunk or Treat’ is tonight
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and the firefighters with the Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service have been busy making visits to elementary schools
School Board authorizes high school facility survey; Comprehensive Plan meeting ‘best place’ to share opinions about Northfield’s future; Rice County awards Highway 19 roundabout contract
The Northfield School Board has authorized the School District to contract with the firm of Morris Leatherman to conduct a phone survey of district voters
Rice County offers assistance to victims of domestic violence; Ice Arena a key point in 2025 budget talks; Mill Town Marathon set for Sunday
This afternoon, as part of a domestic violence awareness campaign, the HOPE Center and the Rice County Attorney’s Office will present a training session addressing
Bridge Square project could be delayed; Library Trivia Bee set for Friday; Northfield Historical Society revives Historical Happy Hours
As the city moves along in the budgeting process for 2024, the City Council and City Staff are, for the first time, looking at long
Budgeting discussion reveals different viewpoints on the City Council; Public invited to first Comprehensive Plan meeting on Saturday; School Board will meet tonight
Last week during their regular meeting, the Northfield City Council continued their discussion of the 2024 budget and the long-term projections for what the 2025
City Council discusses solutions for Lincoln Parkway traffic issues; Northfield High School brings Agricultural Education back
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council heard a presentation about the traffic situation on Lincoln Parkway in front of Greenvale Park Elementary School during
Council approves scaled back, tree preserving plans for Wall Street Road; School District ACT scores outclass most of the state, country; Historical Society announces ‘Creepy Doll Party’ event
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council voted to accept modifications of the Wall Street Road/Spring Creek Park Road construction project set for next summer
County will put tax-forfeited property up for sale; City exploring further options on TH 246; Shop With a Cop event set for tonight
Rice County announced on Tuesday that two parcels of tax-forfeited land will be made available to the highest bidder in an auction next month. The
Highway 3 Roundabout near new Safety Center completed; Sokup discusses housing in Minnesota, Northfield; City Council to meet tonight
A gathering of State, Rice County, City of Faribault and MnDot officials cut the ribbon on a new roundabout that has been built at the intersection
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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 |
