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Lippert offers ‘Campus Sustainability’ bill; Library to host Spanish conversation opportunities; City Council preview
Last week the House Higher Education Committee heard a presentation on a bill to appropriate money to advance campus sustainability at the University of Minnesota
Second boosters to be made available; HCI will celebrate 30 years; KYMN adds Gordon Moore legal show in April
Northfield Hospital + Clinics reported yesterday that they will soon be offering second booster shots in accordance with new FDA and CDC guidelines. This week
Task force evaluating new plan for the high school; NPD wants more diverse staff; Paper shredding event set for April
Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann said the process is underway to create a new facility maintenance plan for Northfield High School. The school,
Peterson stepping down as Chamber President; Hillmann discusses district budget prioritization; Draheim supports ‘free market’ paid family leave
In a letter sent to the members of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Chamber President Lisa Peterson announced that she will be stepping
Draheim sees gap between Republicans, Democrats; Lippert says surplus should be used to meet state’s needs; Rice County working for more transparent election process
Senator Rich Draheim said the Public Safety Package that is making its way through the state House of Representatives shows just how much space and difference
Lippert supports state divestment from Russia; Malecha discusses possible county sales tax; Adopt-A-Catch-Basin program returns
Last week the state House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to end any business and investment relationships that Minnesota has with Russia in reaction to that
NAFRS’ Nelson discusses changes in the department; Grabau discusses run for Senate; Rice County ADA voting machines ready
The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service is now under new management. After 36 years of highly respected work and leadership, former Chief Gerry Franek
City purchases properties for new municipal liquor store; LBSA seeking employees, funding
On Tuesday night the Northfield City Council approved purchase orders for two properties, one at 411 Water Street, which is being referred to as the
Charges filed in death of Father Denny Dempsey; Mayor praises climate progress; LETRS program helping Northfield students learn to read
Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena announced yesterday that 26-year-old Trejean D. Curry of Minneapolis has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in connection with the collision that
Pownell delivers ‘strong’ State of the City; Elliott watching legislature; Lippert discusses priorities in St. Paul
Last night Mayor Rhonda Pownell delivered her annual State of the City address before a modest but appreciative audience at the Kracum Performance Hall in
State of the City address tonight; Elliott works to educate about overdoses
After two years of Covid necessitated virtual presentations, Mayor Rhonda Pownell will give the State of the City Address tonight in front of a live audience,
Fossum discusses Prosecutorial Discretion; Help for Ukraine available at Petalina; Tickets remain for Rock & Roll Revival
A bill in the Minnesota State Senate would require state prosecutors to notify the legislature every time they choose to not prosecute a felony case
Jensen to step in as interim Community Development Director; Hillmann discusses district insurance; Meetings set to discuss county property valuations
On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved Teresa Jensen as the Interim Community Development Director, she will step in for the departing Community Development
Council receives update on 1% for the Arts; Covid numbers within school district are very good; Dundas Easter Egg Hunt returns April 9
One year ago, the Northfield City Council approved the 1% for the Arts Ordinance, codifying an already in place policy that stated for every capital
Draheim seeks money for school safety; Child touts United Way fund for Ukranian refugees; LE ramps up for St. Patrick’s Day
State Senator Rich Draheim has introduced a bill into the senate that would funnel more money to school districts in the name of providing more
Lippert says drought relief is overdue support for farmers; NH+C seeing great success in birth center, wound clinic; Council preview
On Thursday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a relief package that will offer help to certain ag producers and to the DNR in the
Co-Sponsor Smith says bill will preserve six-day mail delivery in rural areas; NH+C Covid numbers look good; Council considers downtown flood protection
United States Senator Tina Smith is a co-sponsor of a bill that passed through the US Senate earlier this week, after also passing through the
Northfield Special Ed Director Cheryl Hall named Minnesota Special Education Admin of the Year; Rental and Nuisance Code changes on tap in Northfield; Mayor readies State of the City address
Cheryl Hall, the Director of Special Services for the Northfield Public School District, has been named the 2022 Special Education Administrator of the Year by
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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 |
