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Seeman guilty of racketeering, 18 other felonies; 5th and Water Street options open; Sullivan to be new Activities Director
After more than eight years, and countless delays, a Rice County jury convicted Paul Scott Seeman, of Cannon City Township, yesterday, of 29 felonies, including 19 counts of receiving
Lippert helps passage of soil protection Ag bill; Hillmann says cutting school budget ‘never easy;’ Archer House bricks for sale on Saturday
On Monday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill that will promote soil health improvements, pollinator protection, cover crop development, and new opportunities for
Public reacts to School District Budget Cuts; Draheim bothered by lack of progress on Unemployment; Elliott supports county social worker program
The Northfield School Board meeting held last night was the first time the general public had had opportunity to speak out and react to the
Lippert on legislative ‘4th quarter;’ I-35 development causes concern; Auxiliary Book Fair set to begin tomorrow
With the Easter/Passover break behind them, State Representative Todd Lippert characterized the next month as the “4th Quarter” for the Minnesota State Legislature. There is
District announces budget cut recommendations; NPD mental health ‘check-in’ program underway; Arcadia, Koza ready for residency capstone
Yesterday, the Northfield School District published recommendations for reducing the district budget by $4.5 million over the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. The budget cuts are
Martig receives positive review; Special Ed funding is critical; Dukes preparing for a special season
Prior to the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday Night, the Council met in a closed meeting to conduct City Administrator Ben Martig’s annual job
Council gives final approvals for Kraewood development; Historical Society to present Fran Hall exhibit; Home, Garden & Consumer Show set for Saturday
After more than a year of back and forth with the surrounding neighborhood, debates about population density, traffic safety, and the Rusty Patched Bumblebee, the
Rice County Sheriff’s Department donates equipment to support Ukraine; It’s National Volunteer Week; Hospital Auxiliary closes book fair donations early
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday that they are joining with the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association and sheriff’s offices all over the state in donating bulletproof
Fossum opposes legalized marijuana; Summer Community Ed registration is open; City Council to meet tomorrow night
Rice County Attorney John Fossum said he does not believe the legislature will pass a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana during this session
Sgt. Justin Hunt receives posthumous award; Rice County preparing for special primary election; Yard Waste pick up now available in Northfield
Former Rice County Sheriff’s Sgt. Justin Hunt was honored posthumously this week with a Meritorious Service Award from the Special Operations Training Association. The award
Northfield grad rates beat state average; Draheim, Lippert both concerned about Bird Flu; National Volunteer Week begins Sunday
Last week the Minnesota Department of Education released the statistics showing the graduation rate of every school district in the state. According to the data
5th Street Bridge will close for two months on Monday; Council hears evaluation of park facilities; District to issue budgeting report
Beginning Monday, Northfielders will spend the rest of the spring navigating around a major inconvenience as what is possibly the busiest bridge in the city will
Draheim supports massive tax cut; Second boosters available at NH+C; City Council work session tonight
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the consumer price index rose to 8.5% in March, meaning inflation remains at its highest point
Future development of Archer House site will be presented next month; Lippert says DFL wants to help ‘Minnesotans who need it the most;’ Arts a la Carte returns next week
Manawa, LLC, a subsidiary of Rebound Partners, and the company that owns and manages what was the site of the Archer House, gave an update
City will seek outside funding for new water treatment plant; Book fair returns April 26th; EDA making riverfront grants available
When the City Council accepted the study this week on Northfield’s drinking water along with its various recommendations, it decided to build a new drinking water treatment
Council managing ARPA funds; Youth on Boards a focus for HCI; Northfield is selling trees
During their meeting on Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council finalized their receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan and authorized the use of
Council accepts water study, new water treatment plant; Local legislators reluctantly support ‘Reinsurance;’ NPB expanding sports programming
Last night the Northfield City Council accepted a study of the city’s drinking water that included a recommendation to build a new drinking water treatment
NHS’ Olson named new Faribault High School principal; Lippert says Bird Flu help coming from legislature; Draheim discusses mental health help for kids
In a statement released by the Faribault School District yesterday, it was announced that Northfield High School Activities Director Joel Olson will become the new
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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 |
