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City of Northfield Declares Snow Emergency
The City of Northfield has declared a snow emergency effective from 3 p.m. January 3 until 9 a.m. January 6. During a snow emergency there
Council to swear in two new members tonight, consider liquor license for the Contented Cow; Malecha discusses county budget; New hours at City Hall
The Northfield City Council will meet tonight in the Council Chambers in City Hall. This will be the first meeting of 2023, and the first
Closings for 1/3/2022
The first snow storm of 2023 is here, alerts and closings are starting to come in. Will keep you posted with all the alerts below.
It’s a boy! NH+C New Year’s baby arrives at 7:37pm on New Year’s Day
Congratulations to parents Amber Riley and Zach Chalmers (and big brother Axel), who live in Owatonna, as they welcome their new son Zeke Elliot. The
NAFRS Board is changing; LBSA seeking legislative soulton and support for financial shortfalls; Tax abatement approved for new Rice County business
As 2023 approaches changes are happening with many organizations as terms on boards come to an end and others begin. The Northfield Area Fire and
LBSA in final ‘125 for 125’ push; Chamber nominations due on Thursday; School district audit meeting this morning
As the end of 2022 is just days away, Laura Baker Services Association is coming up on their target date to complete an ambitious but
Updated: Biden’s signature ensures water treatment grant; Parks audit issued by Age-Friendly Northfield; Township filing period begins next week
When President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act on Friday, he officially certified that Northfield will receive a $25.087 million federal grant toward a
Federal grant will allow Rice County law enforcement leeway with addiction cases; Northfield Library is loaning more than books; DJJD makes donation to NH+C
Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott said Rice County has received a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Justice, to fund two
Nelson discusses new NAFRS command system; Crisis response team to be placed in Rice County
Tom Nelson was named full-time Chief of the Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Service last week. Nelson has served in a part-time interim position since
Weather forces city closings; Federal Government allocates $25 million to Northfield drinking water treatment plant; Free Christmas dinner at the Hideaway
With snow and temperatures falling, and winds expected to create blizzard-like conditions today and tomorrow, the City of Northfield, and the surrounding areas are taking
Snow Storm Closings and Alerts
Please note we are archiving this page and will no longer be updating it. As we approach the holiday week many organizations have posted holiday
Hillmann discusses Northfield School District tax levy and finances; Snow coming, drive safely
Last week, the Northfield School Board approved an increase to the district tax levy of 5.63% over last year. Northfield Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matt
Faribault Public Schools will be closed today
The Faribault Public Schools will be closed today, December 21, 2022, due to the impending weather system that is expected to roll in this morning.
Hillmann named one of four National Superintendent of the Year finalists; Christmas Dinner returns to St. John’s Church; Human Rights Commission offers ‘Driver’s License for All’ presentation
Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann, who earlier this year was named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year, has now been named one of four
County sets filing period for Township elections; Salvation Army announces matching pledge, seeks Bell Ringers; City working with Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation for downtown grants
Rice County has announced that the filing period for seats on the various county townships’ Boards of Supervisors will open on Tuesday, Jan. 3, and
Nelson named full-time NAFRS Chief; Waterford Town Hall move has been called off; Northfield Chanukah celebration set for Sunday
Tom Nelson, the interim Chief of the Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service had the word “Interim” removed from his title yesterday, as the NAFRS
City of Northfield declares a snow emergency
The City of Northfield has declared a snow emergency effective 1PM December 15 until 9AM December 17. During a snow emergency there is no parking
Weather causes school delays, closures; School board votes against referendum; Rice County Board approves near 9% levy increase
Overnight weather conditions are causing late starts and school closings across the area. Cannon Falls Schools, Randolph, and Kenyon Wanamingo schools are all closed today.
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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 |
