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School begins with limited Covid protocols; Rental code revisions are coming; Hvistendahl to discuss the Archer House history during Townie Night
by Rich Larson Today is the first day of school for students at the Northfield public schools. After 16 months of uncertain schedules, one-way hallways,
Flood Study informational meeting on September 15th; New police officer sworn in; Hillmann discusses 21-22 curriculum
by Rich Larson The City of Northfield will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 15th in the Council Chambers at City Hall to share
City sets franchise fee refund program; Malecha discusses the Mill Towns Trail project; Take your dog to the pool
by Rich Larson The City of Northfield has announced a franchise fee refund program for those who have been assessed for street repairs and improvements
Ground broken on new housing developments; Rotary 4-Way Taste set for next week; Council to evaluate electricity options
by Rich Larson Ground was broken last week on a pair of developments that the city hopes will help to ease Northfield’s severe housing shortage.
Rice County Sheriff has concerns about roadway safety; Safe rides available during DJJD
by Rich Larson Yesterday Sheriff Troy Dunn announced that the Rice County Sheriff’s Department would participate in a Southeast Minnesota law enforcement initiative called Dying
District approves new teachers contract; City encourages One Step program; DJJD planning committee is prepared
by Rich Larson Last week the Northfield School Board approved a tentative agreement with the Northfield Education Association, which is the union that represents Northfield
District educators honored; Northfield Hospice offers help with grief; DJJD horsehoe hunt begins today
by Rich Larson On Monday, the Northfield School District and the Northfield Education Association kicked off the 2021-22 school year with the annual ceremony honoring
Northfield High School to host vaccination clinic on Tuesday
The Northfield School District announced today that it will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Northfield High School on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 3 pm–6
Serious accidents over the weekend leave one dead; Northfield Elementary schools set for new year; Council honors poster winners
by Rich Larson High speeds and dangerous driving habits have been a strong concern for local area law enforcement agencies all year long. Both Northfield
NAFRS adds new recruits, including two women; NPD preparing for DJJD; Area United Way announces grant recipients
by Rich Larson Last week, after a particularly busy night, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Gerry Franek went out of his way to
Archer House will stand into the fall; District details Covid protocols for athletics and activities; City translator Claudia Garcia keeping very busy
by Rich Larson Nine months after a fire destroyed the interior of the Archer House, the building itself remains a crumbling eye sore on Division
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NH+C announces visit, booster shot protocols; YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
by Rich Larson Northfield Hospital + Clinics has made a series of announcements regarding both revised visiting rules, and how they are approaching Covid-19 vaccination
Hillmann: ‘District is prioritizing in-person learning;’ Dundas EDA sets budget for ’22; Fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
by Rich Larson After an emotionally charged school board meeting on Monday night, when the board heard a number of opinions about the mask mandate
Mask Mandate draws crowd at School Board Meeting; City efforts at Climate mitigation more important than ever; Sunday storm keeps NAFRS busy
by Rich Larson Last night during the public comment portion of the Northfield School Board meeting, the board heard from several concerned parents and community
Underdahl warns against misinformation; Delong discusses Age Friendly Northfield
by Rich Larson While discussing the latest spike in positive Covid-19 cases last week, Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Steve Underdahl expressed both
Planning Commission approves Kraewood plat with conditions; Elliott discusses mental health concerns; Child named United Way Executive Director
by Rich Larson The proposed Kraewood development took several steps forward last night, as the Northfield Planning Commission voted to approve the re-zoning of two
Underdahl says vaccines ‘vitally important;’ City looks to re-assess Depot’s historic designation; Electric vehicle event in Northfield set for October
by Rich Larson Yesterday the Centers for Disease Control and the federal Department of Health and Human Services issued a joint statement recommending booster shots
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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 |