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Northfield Police Department issues missing person alert
The Northfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Mercedez Rocha is 22 years old, 5’04”, 160lbs, with blond
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Thursday 2/17. Girls Hockey section finals vs Lakeville South will be audio only. Available on radio 95.1FM, 1080am, Alexa or Google home can connect via
Zuccolotto shows concern over ‘affordable’ housing; District health protocols rolled back for many reasons
The tax increment financing agreement for the Kraewood development was passed during the City Council meeting on Tuesday night by a 5-1 vote. The one
School board rolls back health protocols; Council okays Kraewood TIF; Northfield will have new districts in ’23
On Monday night, the Northfield School Board voted to relax many of the Covid-19 health protocols that have been in place since the beginning of
Lippert discusses re-districting; Draheim discusses public safety; Council will discuss Kraewood TIF tonight
Today is the deadline for the legislature to come to an agreement on the redrawing of state legislative and congressional districts, however the state senate
School Board will vote on district health protocols tonight; Prosecution decision in death of woman hit by squad car will be referred out; Lippert bill seeks to upgrade Northfield power grid
Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann said he will ask the Northfield School Board to relax the Covid-19 health protocols that have been in
Council discussion reveals concerns about Kraewood Development; HCI taking nominations for boards, committees
Next week, the Northfield City Council will consider approval of the tax increment financing agreement for the 106-unit apartment building that is a key component
Draheim want more transparency with non-profits; Council hears splash pad presentation; Rice County Moderna clinic this afternoon
Last week the Minnesota Department of Education informed Partners in Quality Care, a St. Paul based non-profit organization that receives federal funding through the state
Nelson discusses NAFRS direction at Council meeting; NHS seeking to fill coaching positions; Lippert introduces bill to plant millions of trees
Last night during the City Council’s work session, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Interim Chief Tom Nelson gave a detailed presentation about the state
Jasinski injured in snowmobile accident; Lippert discusses DFL Public Safety Bill; City Council work session tonight
Senator John Jasinski, who represents Faribault and State Senate District 24, was injured in a snowmobile accident on Friday afternoon. According to numerous reports, Senator
Northfield joins in declaration of climate emergency; Workers comp extension supported by both local legislators; Library will no longer charge fines
The City of Northfield has passed a resolution declaring a global climate emergency. The Northfield City Council joined a growing group of city governments across
Fire Marshall finds cause of Archer House fire was employee error due to lack of training; Gieseke tapped to head county Community Services Department; Age Friendly
The lead investigator into the cause of the fire that destroyed the interior of the Archer House has filed his final report and has concluded
Rice County looks to sales tax to pay for Public Safety Center; Mental Health First Aid in Northfield thanks to Healthy Community Initiative; Area United Way accepting grant applications
Last week, the Rice County Board of Commissioners agreed to seek legislative approval in order to ask voters to consider approving a countywide sales tax
Draheim leery of big bonding bill; Clean River Partners receives funding from Mountain Dew; NPB promises more programming, higher quality
The 2022 legislative session is underway, and this year most legislators are hoping to put together a bonding bill to pay for various projects around
Caucuses set for tonight; Draheim discusses legislative agenda; Sam Lane named NAFRS Firefighter of the Year
The 2022 election process officially gets underway tonight as party caucuses will take place all across the state. This year the Governor’s race will headline
Update on death involving Rice County Sheriff Deputy squad car; Northfield KN95 masks are gone; Lippert discusses new session
A Faribault woman is dead after being struck by a Rice County Sherriff’s Office squad car in Morristown over the weekend. According to a statement
KYMN to evacuate today
KYMN will be evacuating our offices for a short time today. Demolition of the Archer House has reached the point where they are taking down
Board and Commission members needed; Three Rivers childcare Initiative; Former Senator, Judge Tom Neuville passes
Boards and commissions members needed It is the first of the year, and for the city of Northfield, that means there are some seats available
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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 |