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County looking at road projects on County Road 9, roundabout on Highway 19; Community Market Fair set for tomorrow; Library to host Dia de Niños Celebration on April 29
With warmer weather arriving, at least temporarily, most of the ice and snow has melted, and the condition of the roads in the aftermath of
City discusses options to fund parks improvement plan; County Water patrol prepares for warm weather seasons; Stormwater Pollution Control plan available for viewing
On Tuesday night, Northfield City Engineer Dave Bennett gave a presentation to the City Council during their monthly work session, going over the city parks
Court filings detail violent threat from St. Olaf Student; Hillmann discusses school district budget situation
New and chilling details are emerging regarding St. Olaf College Student Waylon Sieber Kurts, who was charged in Rice County Court on Monday with Second
School Board approves budget cuts; Malecha happy to see mental health more of a priority in Rice County; City Council work session tonight
Last night, the Northfield School Board approved a package of budget cuts that, with one notable exception, would be in place for the 2023-2024 school
St. Olaf student jailed for threats of violence; Library prepares for busy summer, Draper touts 1% for the Arts; Budget cuts on School Board docket tonight
The Northfield Police Department announced on Friday afternoon that a St. Olaf Student has been taken into custody for making threats of violence. A statement
Thursday morning start at Middle School disrupted; April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month; Dundas Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday morning
A fire alarm at Northfield Middle School disrupted the arrival of most students on Thursday. Around 7:35 on Thursday morning, just as students in school
Council approves bike lanes with street projects; First half county property taxes due shortly; Reception honoring Hillmann set for next week
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved the city’s 2023 Reclamation and Overlay project. Within the larger project, the plans call for the construction
Elliott says flood threat not imminent; Help wanted: NAFRS seeks new firefighters; Rice County Public Health feeling proud during Public health Week
The city of Northfield is under a flood watch this week. Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott said the downtown area is probably not in
Healthfinders events focus on mental health; Northfield Tree Sale is underway; Council to meet tonight
In advance of its annual Spring Gala, Healthfinders Collaborative has announced it will host event over the next three weeks that will focus on the
Pursell meets with Giffords over gun safety; Hillmann hopes for another ‘Minnesota Miracle;’ Council Chamber mural to be dedicated tomorrow
Former United States Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was at the Minnesota State Capitol last week to show her support for a pair of gun control laws
Cannon Falls Police identify alleged shooter; Hillmann says budget cuts require a ‘statewide fix;’ Pownell, Malecha discuss Mill Towns Trail
The Cannon Falls Police Department has identified the man who allegedly shot a woman in a domestic dispute on Wednesday morning. A statement issued by
Cannon Falls gunman dead; Applications sought for next round of Main Street Grants; Book Fair organizers preparing
Late yesterday afternoon, law enforcement officials from the Cannon Falls Police Department announced that the man suspected of the shooting that took place in Cannon
Woman shot in Cannon Falls, shooter believed to be barricaded in a residence
At this hour law enforcement officials in Cannon Falls and Goodhue County are negotiating for the surrender of a man who allegedly shot a woman
Task Force busts Nerstrand meth lab; Hillmann discusses safety in Northfield Schools; Arts Guild ‘All That Jazz’ fundraiser set for April
For the third time in a month, the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force has announced the results of another highly successful operation.
Pursell ‘thrilled’ about Trans Refuge bill; Imminent hosting a pair of fundraisers in successive weeks; Car seat clinics set for Thursday, Friday
A bill designed to shield families seeking gender-affirming healthcare for their children passed through the Minnesota House of Representatives in the early hours of Friday
Pursell says imminent state broadband investment is vital; NAFRS preparing to recruit new firefighters; Northfield Earth Day preparations underway
As this is a budgeting year, the Minnesota Legislature announced the budget targets last week for each House and Senate committee. The targets are the
NAFRS taking a more active role in construction planning; Northfield Library to host Greencorps program on eliminating food waste
As Spring approaches, at least in theory, so does the 2023 construction season, and planning is well underway for several projects in the Northfield area.
Arborist offers advice for dealing with Emerald Ash Borer; City, School District host open house meetings tonight
Last week the City of Northfield and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced the first confirmed case of an Emerald Ash Borer infestation within
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