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Long Term Care Center at Northfield Hospital to close this fall; City recruiting for boards and commissions; City Council will meet tonight
Northfield Hospital + Clinics announced yesterday that its Board and Administration have made the decision to close the hospital’s Long Term Care Facility this fall.
Fatal crash in Forrest Township; Library readies oasis opening; Dakota County Fair begins today
One person is dead and three more are injured after a two-vehicle crash on Friday at 130th St. West and Baseline Road in Forest Township.
County advises on vaccines for kids; First responders appeal to kids to start dreaming; Local soccer camp imports international coaching talent
Rice County Public Health is reminding everyone that, as the new school year begins to approach, getting children vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is
Faribault incident reveals cannabis law confusion; Arcadia will celebrate 20 years next week; New programming on Northfield Public Broadcasting
On Tuesday recreational possession and use of marijuana became legal in Minnesota, and an incident in Faribault illustrated the confusion that surrounds the new laws.
Ludescher pushes forward with lawsuit against Pownell, City Clerk Peterson; Night to Unite Set for Tonight; Dennison Days returns this weekend
Local attorney David Ludescher has filed a lawsuit naming Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Clerk Lynnette Peterson as defendants. The results of the suit
Crazy Days vendors, Northfield Chamber, ready to deal with the heat; Dundas City Council begins budgeting process; Vintage Band Festival on Saturday
Today is Crazy Daze, Northfield’s annual shopping event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Local shop owners and merchants have shut down Division Street to
Parking remains a question for Downtown Northfield; Crazy Daze set for tomorrow; Sauve book wins independent publishers award
The redevelopment projects being planned in Downtown Northfield have initiated quite a bit of conversation throughout the community. While the design of the new buildings
After assist from City Council, Elliott says Northfield Police Department is hiring; 2023 Tour de SAVE set for Saturday
Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott has indicated that his department, after receiving support and resources from the City Council, is now looking to hire
Elliott offers caution for legalized marijuana; Downtown redevelopment plans could significantly impact tax levy
Next week, several of the laws passed by the Minnesota Legislature will go into effect, including the Adult Use Cannabis Act. Northfield Chief of Police
Public comments sought for Commercial Industrial development area; First responder celebration a ‘great success;’ Rodeo at the Rice County Fair tonight
While the Northfield Downtown Redevelopment projects grab all the headlines, the City of Northfield is quietly preparing another area for development that itself could have
Pownell, Martig discuss 5th & Washington Development; Rotary 4-Way Taste Festival set for tonight; White Sidewalls back at the Rice County Fair tonight
The announcement on Tuesday night that the City of Northfield plans to develop the Washington Street parking lot into a retail/parking/housing complex was a surprise,
City unveils development plans for new municipal liquor store, hotel at 5th & Water Streets and more; Sokup discusses billion dollar housing bill; Enduro Races tonight at the fair
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council met for a work session in which city consultants Bruce Jacobson and Bob Close, Developer Michael Lander, and
NH+C audit illustrates post-Covid health system difficulties; Rice County Fair begins tomorrow; Council work session will focus on downtown redevelopment
Last week, Korey Boelter, a principal with the accounting firm of Clifton Larson Allen, presented the results of Northfield Hospital + Clinics audit for 2022
Allen talks about changes at Northfield Historical Society; Northfield School District is hiring; Lincoln Parkway traffic open house set for Thursday
Last week, the Northfield Historical Society Executive Director, Sean Allen, appeared before the Northfield City Council to make a budget request for 2023. The Historical
City, Council, Mayor could face litigation; New YMCA CEO Tyler Powell assumes his new role
Local attorney David Ludescher addressed the City Council during the Public Comment section of Tuesday night’s regular city council meeting, to inform the mayor, most
Cannon River log jam removed; City Council authorizes pay increase for police; School District will hire a full time nurse for Community Education Center
Wednesday morning, workers and equipment from the Cannon Valley Tree Service began working on the log jam and had cleaned the debris from the river
District considering Grant Writer position; Night to Unite registration open; County supporting Ag Department survey
The Northfield School District is considering adding a professional grant writing position to its staff. Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann said as the
Northfield Hockey Association asking city to set parameters for new ice arena; First Responders Celebration set for July 19th; City Council to meet tonight
As solutions are sought for the issue of the Northfield Ice Arena, the Northfield Hockey Association is looking for support to build a new facility that
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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 |
