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2022 Local Candidates Campaign Finance Reports
Below find the final campaign finance reports before Election Day from State, County, City, and School Board candidates. Their are different reporting rules for candidates
NAFRS ramping up code enforcement; Workplace Wellness Collaborative a focus of Rice County Public Health; City Council preview
The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service has decided to make a marked change in the department’s make-up by hiring a full-time fire chief. Board
Death at Fifty North; NAFRS begins the search for full time chief; Seniors seek more fitness opportunities
The Northfield Police Department has identified the man who passed away at Fifty North on Friday as 70-year-old Larry Celander of Northfield. Fifty North was
Walz touts Northfield as ‘destination’ and ‘economic driver;’ Nelson discusses intricacies of Sunday grass fire
Governor Tim Walz brought members of the Northfield business community together yesterday, to hear about the struggles and challenges they are facing in a post-pandemic
Walz visits Northfield; Hillmann discusses test scores; Winter Market will begin November 5th
Governor Tim Walz will be in Northfield this morning to preside over a small business roundtable discussion with local business owners. The federal government has
School board hears results of high school improvement survey; Dundas looking to fill a police officer position; NH+C offers reasons to get boosted
On Monday Night, the Northfield School Board received the results of a survey taken by the firm of Morris Leatherman that measured the public desire
Sunday night lightning storm triggers grass fire; Toastmasters open house set for tonight; Library offering bilingual tutoring help
A powerful lightning strike created a grass fire in Greenvale Township that threatened homes and destroyed acres of yet-to-be harvested corn. Northfield Area Fire and
Operation Joy registration now open; NPD prepared to help with broken car lights; Human rights presentation set for Wednesday
Registration is now open for the 2022 edition of the Community Acton Center’s holiday gift giving program, Operation Joy. Hillary Lamberty of the CAC said
NAFRS votes to create full-time fire chief position; Northfield Police Department issues first Annual Report; NH+C expanding women’s health care staff
On Thursday, during their monthly meeting, the Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service board voted to make the job of Fire Chief a full-time position.
Redistricting Reminder; Northfield & Dundas are in New State Legislative Districts
Following the results of the 2020 Census, Minnesota Congressional and State Legislative Districts were remade to reflect the change in populations. The Minnesota State Legislature
Matt Hillmann named 2023 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year; Climate Action Plan goals appear ambitious, but achievable
Northfield Superintendent of Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann has been named the 2023 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators.
Council approves Winter Market in former Northfield News property; How to vote in Rice County; Free pork sandwiches at tonight’s football game
Last night at the Northfield City Council meeting, the council approved a license agreement with the Riverwalk Market Fair, for use of the former Northfield
Pownell endorses World’s Fair bid; ‘Shop with a Cop’ set for Wednesday night; City Council preview
Seeing the potential possibilities for tourism and economic benefits, Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell issued a statement yesterday endorsing the State of Minnesota’s bid to host
Greenvale Avenue to be closed for remainder of the month; Fossum praises law enforcement for federal grant idea; Casks for Casas fundraiser set for Wednesday
The Greenvale Avenue railroad crossing will be closed beginning this morning and will remain closed through October 28th due to work related to the 2022
Electric Vehicle Expo set for tomorrow; Carleton to name football field after Bob Sullivan; City posts engineering position
The second annual ReCharge Northfield Electric Vehicle Expo will be held tomorrow in the parking lot of the Northfield Middle School. The event is a
District referendum information campaign continues; City invests in new operating software; Leadership Northfield registration is open
With just under four weeks left until election day, the Northfield School District has ramped up its informational campaign about the Capital Improvement Levy referendum
Rice County receives $1 million in federal anti-drug money; School district makes first enrollment report; Library adds two book remote book returns
A statement issued yesterday said the US Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to Rice County. The grant will help launch two
KYMN publishes 2022 Election Guide; NAHA welcomes Queen of Norway on Friday; Council will meet for a work session tonight
With the midterm elections scheduled for exactly four weeks from today, KYMN has published the latest edition of our Election Guide to our website, in
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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 |
