Riverwalk Market Fair closes in on end of “busy” season with Oct. 10 fall...
By Jenn Lin KYMN News Intern The Riverwalk Market Fair is nearing the end of its season in Bridge Square, but plenty of activity is still ahead in October – including this weekend’s super-sized “fall...
View ArticleRice County Fall Festival brings community and connection for Minnesota artists
By Jenn Lin KYMN Intern Dozens of artists from across southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities shared their talents and made connections last weekend in a newly expanded arts festival. The Rice County...
View ArticleMill Towns Race Series to return for fifth year in Dundas on Sunday
By Aidan Rice KYMN Intern Over 200 runners from several states will lace up their running shoes in Dundas this Sunday. The Mill Towns Race Series, now in its fifth year, will draw a variety of runners,...
View ArticleThe Key seeks $30,000 to replace aging HVAC systems
By Rich Larson The Northfield Union of Youth is working to quickly raise $30,000 to replace two aging heating and cooling systems at The Key, the nation’s longest-running youth-led youth drop-in...
View ArticleViking Fest brings living history, music and crafts to Farmington
By Rich Larson Viking Age history will come alive over the next two weekends as Viking Fest Minnesota returns to the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. The festival runs Oct. 10–11 and 17–18,...
View ArticleNorthfield council approves data center setback changes amid public concerns
By Rich Larson On Tuesday Night the Northfield City Council unanimously approved changes to setback requirements for data processing centers, following extensive public input about the potential...
View ArticleDancing with the Northfield Stars to spotlight local nonprofits
By Rich Larson Local volunteers are putting on their dancing shoes to support community organizations as Northfield Shares prepares to host Dancing with the Northfield Stars on Nov. 7 at the Grand...
View ArticleNorthfield Council to Consider Organics Recycling, Hospital Property Sale...
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with residential organics recycling, data processing facility regulations and a hospital...
View ArticleLibrary searching for solutions in face of county budget cut
By Rich Larson A 10% reduction in Rice County’s contributions to outside agencies could force the Northfield Public Library to eliminate Sunday hours during the school year, Director of Library...
View ArticleFiftyNorth, YMCA approve merger effective Jan. 1
By Rich Larson FiftyNorth and the Northfield Area Family YMCA have approved a merger that will unite the two nonprofits beginning Jan. 1, 2027, while preserving FiftyNorth’s programs and services for...
View ArticleRice County reminds property owners of Oct. 15 tax deadline
By Rich Larson Rice County is reminding property owners that second-half payments for 2026 real and personal property taxes are due Thursday, Oct. 15. Residents have several payment options, including...
View ArticleRice County flu shot clinics offer protection ahead of winter
By Rich Larson Getting a flu shot this fall can help prevent an illness that causes missed work and school and can lead to hospitalization or death. Rice County Public Health is offering October...
View ArticleOktoberfest success reflects growing momentum in Dundas
By Rich Larson Even in persistent mist, the enthusiasm could not be dampened during Dundas Oktoberfest last month, with crowds filling both the main tent and an overflow tent. The celebration’s...
View ArticleData center setback proposal addresses conflicting city regulations
By Rich Larson Northfield’s proposed change to data center setback requirements would correct a conflict in existing zoning regulations, Community Development Director Scott Wopata said, rather than...
View ArticleNorthfield School Board Approves Preliminary Levy With Projected 8.65% Increase
By Rich Larson The Northfield School Board voted Monday night to authorize the district’s maximum allowable preliminary property tax levy for 2027, initially projected at nearly $29.8 million, an 8.65%...
View ArticleNorthfield-Dundas named a Runner Friendly Community
By Rich Larson Northfield-Dundas is one of five places nationwide to receive a 2026 Runner Friendly Community designation from the Road Runners Club of America. The designation recognizes communities...
View ArticleDowntown Northfield bench project gains first sponsor
By Rich Larson A plan to add more places to sit along Division Street has its first sponsor. Cardinal Glass has committed to funding a bench for Age Friendly Northfield’s downtown seating project,...
View ArticleEarly voting underway in Rice County, with Northfield location open
By Rich Larson Minnesotans can now vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. For Rice County residents, that includes voting in person in Faribault or at Northfield City Hall, as well as requesting a...
View ArticleNorthfield Police Department to open its doors to community this evening
By Rich Larson The Northfield Police Department will host its first community open house this evening, inviting residents to tour the station, meet officers and see the equipment they use on the job....
View ArticleFamily to gather in Northfield two years after Tonya Yarmakov’s disappearance
By Rich Larson Two years after Tonya Yarmakov disappeared during a family vacation in northern Minnesota, her family is inviting the Northfield community to gather in her remembrance and help keep...
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