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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
The Northfield Snowflake Ornament has been found (UPDATED with explanation of clues)
The 2022 Winter Walk Snowflake Hunt has ended. At about 9:10 this morning, Heather Bernading and her children discovered the snowflake in Way Park, tied
Council approves budget, levy hike; St. Olaf Storytellers present ‘An Evening of Tears and Laughter’ tonight; It’s National Vaccination Week
Last night, the Northfield City Council passed the proposed and recommended budget for 2023. The $48 million dollar budget includes an 18.5% increase to the
Winter Walk Snowflake Hunt 2022, Clue #3
Christmas Present arrived with a couple of friends. Scrooge wondered what he should say. The sisters gave space to heal and to mend. Now its
Council to approve levy, budget tonight; 24th Northfield Winter Walk set for Thursday night; In-person Lucia Fest set for Friday
The Northfield City Council will meet tonight for what is planned to be the final council meeting of the year in the Council Chambers at
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