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Smith bill would bolster rural mental health workforce; Drinking water treatment plant project moves forward; ‘The Wisdom of Trauma’ screening tomorrow
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), along with Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced legislation into the US Senator Tina Smith[/caption]Senate that
Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force makes another arrest; Pownell supports new housing development, but has concerns
The Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Taks Force continued with what has become a busy and fruitful period. Last week the task force announced
Mill Towns Trail money is in the House bonding bill; District will host open house meetings to discuss budget cuts; Library hosting Godwin album release on Friday
The $1.5 billion bonding bill passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives on Monday night includes just over $8 million to help the City of
Thomas says gun permit requests are down; Rice County will host an I-35/County Road 9 interchange open house; City Council preview
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Chief Deputy Joe Yetzer said the requests for permits to carry a firearm were down in 2022 from 2021.
City will host public open houses for redevelopment conversation; No road fatalities in Rice County this winter; Pursell offers a host of Ag bills
The City of Northfield has announced three open houses that will be open to the general public to hear about, discuss and share ideas regarding
Task force apprehends major suspected drug dealer; Times and hours set for Township annual meeting, elections; Carleton men’s basketball opens the NCAA Tournament today
Coming on the heels of a report discussing the many successes of the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force earlier this week, Task
Pownell, Martig address opposition to bikeways; Hilmann says public will have input on district budget cuts
Northfield’s mill & overlay street maintenance and construction project for this year will focus on the southwestern section of Northfield in the Roosevelt Drive, Heritage
School district mulls budget cut options; Rice County sales-tax helping with road construction; City issues downtown parking survey
On Monday night, the Northfield School Board took up the difficult task of cutting an additional $2.5 million from the district’s general budget. This is
Rice County publishes annual Cannon River Task Force Report; Pursell ‘proud’ to have voted for ban on conversion therapy; Submissions sought for topographical poetry event
A report issued by Rice County last week showed the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force had a busy and productive year in
Faribault Schools announce Plan B Bus Routes in effect this afternoon and tomorrow
The Faribault School System has announced that due to the icy weather conditions, Plan B Bus Routes will be in effect this afternoon, February 27,
NAFRS will be looking at occupancy and safety plans; Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women receives support from Pursell; Budget discussion at school board meeting tonight
Some of the things Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Tom Nelson has spoken about as he settles into his new full-time role, are
Elliott says there is a need for better PTSD treatment for police; Hillmann discusses honors; Number 1 Seed Carleton Men’s Basketball set for MIAC playoffs
A pair of bills moving through the state House of Representatives and the Senate right now would help police officers and other public first responders
Susan Rundell Singer named next president of St. Olaf College; More Snow, more disruption
St. Olaf College announced on Tuesday that Dr. Susan Rundell Singer will become the 12th President of the school upon the retirement of President David
Storm system causes major disruptions; Hillmann discusses criteria for closing school
The Northfield Public School district has announced that schools will be closed today, February 22 and tomorrow, February 23, due to the combination of heavy
Pursell offers support to Teachers of Color bill; Elliott says state is ‘rushing’ marijuana legalization; City Council preview
Representative Kristi Pursell, who is a member of the Minnesota House Education Policy Committee, has signed onto a bill as a co-author that would work
All parties happy with Northfield SRO program; Pursell seeking help for startup Ag Co-ops; Call for Downstream Film Festival submissions
Last week during the Northfield School Board meeting, the board heard a presentation from Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott, Northfield High School Assistant Principal
Thefts from cars on the rise in Northfield; Martig discusses city’s legislative agenda; Rain garden seminar on tap for March 16
Two weeks ago, reflecting what has become a national problem, the catalytic converter was stolen from the car of a KYMN employee while they were
Downtown stakeholders engaged in redevelopment conversation; Branding Commission reveals survey results
Yesterday, Bob Close and Bruce Jacobson, the two consultants hired by the City of Northfield to act as the point people for the Downtown Redevelopment
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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 |
