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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
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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.
Area School closing and late start information 12/15/22
12-15-22 — Overnight weather conditions are causing late starts and school closings across the area. Cannon Falls Schools will be closed today. Randolph schools are
Health concerns force Stratmoen to temporarily step away from School Board; Dundas City Council approves higher levy; Position available on Rice County Adjustment & Planning Board
Last week, citing health concerns, Noel Stratmoen of the Northfield School Board exercised an option that allows him to tender a temporary resignation from the
Pursell lays out her legislative agenda; Underdahl discusses the legislative help needed for health care; Stage being set for new Comprehensive Plan
Representative Elect Kristi Pursell, who will represent the newly drawn District 58A in the State House of Representatives when the legislature convenes for a new
Council approves pair of road studies; Pursell easing into new role; Clean River Partners finds new Executive Director
Last week, the Northfield City Council approved two studies that could bring control of a major southern thoroughfare to the city and could also greatly
NH+C juggling three virus outbreaks, short workforce; Fossum discusses difficulties with legal marijuana; Snowflake winner got help from five of her kids
Between the remnants of the Covid-19 pandemic, the RSV outbreak among both children and adults, and a strong and early cold & flu season, NH+C
City has plans to ease tax burden in the future; St. Olaf conference will take in-depth look at midterms; New art sought for City Hall
After the City Council approved a property tax levy increase of 18.5% on Tuesday night, Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig acknowledged that, with inflation at
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