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Viking Terrace residents uneasy, apprehensive over management change; Maeda says Rice County elections in good hands; Night to Unite registration is open
The residents of Viking Terrace are expressing strong concerns with the new ownership and management of the manufactured home park. Those who live there say Lakeshore
City accepting applications for vacant council seat; NAFRS budget is growing; Age Friendly Northfield says more transportation services needed
With the resignation of Councilor Suzie Nakasian, the City of Northfield is looking to fill the open Ward 1 seat on the council for the
NAFRS board makes plans for permanent chief decision; Retiring City Councilor Suzie Nakasian reflects on her career
The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Board has begun what looks to be a measured process of deciding whether or not the Fire Chief
Conversion Therapy ban passes first reading; School Board evaluates Facilities Task Force report; Carleton’s giant garage sale returns
A vote Tuesday night at the City Council meeting on banning Conversion Therapy revealed some differences of opinion between the mayor and members of the
Council discusses process to fill Ward I seat; Baier named new High School Principal; Farmington’s Dew Days is back
Last night at the Northfield City Council meeting, the council accepted the resignation of City Councilor Suzie Nakasian, and began the process of seating an
Community coordinators to assist Northfield, Rice County law enforcement; New spinal clinic at NH+C; City Council Preview
After years of discussion, Rice County has established a program that will supply the local law enforcement agencies with a social worker specializing in mental health
City receives ‘clean’ 2021 audit; Northfield Fire Department to celebrate 150 years; City offices open today, closed July 4
Last week during the City Council work session, Tom Olinger, a partner with the city’s accounting firm, ABDO, made a presentation on the annual audit
Rice County looking for affordable housing developer; Smith touts new generic drug regulations; Elliott discusses ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Rice County is now accepting proposals from developers interested in building up to six four-bedroom homes to be designated as affordable housing. On Tuesday the
Malecha named HCI Interim Executive Director; Hillmann discusses Covid affected school years; NH+C rolling out Electronic Health Record program
Healthy Community Initiative announced yesterday that Sandy Malecha has been named Interim Executive Director and will lead the organization into the 2022-23 school year. Malecha,
Council sees new Bridge Square plans; School Board approves 22-23 budget; Summer concerts begin tonight
The Northfield City Council heard a presentation during their work session on Tuesday night giving an update on the Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan, and in
County offers safety tips for excessive heat; Stanton Air Patrol Squadron will conduct public training exercise; City Council preview
With temperatures today predicted to climb into the high 90’s and a heat index that could go over 100 degrees, Rice County Public Health is
Public Safety bids under budget; Underdahl says Covid situation ‘better;’ Author Wilson to speak at Northfield Public Library
A statement released by Rice County last week said the bids accepted by the County Board of Commissioners for the new Public Safety Center came
NH+C reviewing security plans; Council discusses conversion therapy ban; Fossum sees possibilities in new drug offender program
On Wednesday, ten of the largest health care systems in Minnesota issued a joint statement declaring gun violence to be a public health crisis. Northfield
Council passes first reading of chalking statute amendment; Hard times could be coming for non-profits; High School office to get a makeover
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the first reading of an amendment to the City Code that would allow chalking on sidewalks passed 4-3 with Council
Hillcrest Village slowly nearing completion; Library gearing up for a busy summer; City Council preview
Community Action Center Executive Director Scott Wopata said the Hillcrest Village project is beginning to approach a conclusion and could take in its first resident
Four sentenced in Greenvale Township homicide; Rice County Sheriff’s Office plans for active summer; Six more trees fall to invasive beetle in Faribault
On Friday, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena’s office announced that four people had been sentenced for their respective roles related to the murder of 55-year-old Chris Lafontaine
Bail set for Morristown homicide suspect; Pride in the Park set for tomorrow; DJJD Ambassador program taking applications
Unconditional bail was set yesterday at $1 million, and conditional bail at $500,000 for 32-year-old Cody Vernon Kolstad of Morristown. Kolstad is charged with second-degree
Pruitt stepping away from HCI; Hillmann discusses the need to make students feel safe; HRA is finding solutions to city housing crunch
Healthy Community Initiative announced yesterday that Executive Director Zach Pruitt has decided to step away after 17 years at the helm. Under Pruitt’s leadership, HCI
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