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Rice 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...
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Rice 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...
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Oktoberfest 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...
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Data 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...
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Northfield 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%...
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Northfield-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...
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Downtown 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,...
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Early 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...
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Northfield 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....
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Family 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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Northfield City Council sets preliminary 2027 tax levy at 8.6%
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council has approved a preliminary property tax levy of slightly more than $21.1 million for 2027, an 8.6% increase over this year. Council members will continue...
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St. Dominic School Celebrates 100 Years of Faith, Education and Community in...
By Rich Larson St. Dominic School in Northfield is celebrating its centennial this fall, marking a century of education, faith and community connections that have brought generations of local families...
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Rice County Approves Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy with 8% Increase
By Rich Larson The Rice County Board of Commissioners has approved a preliminary property tax levy for 2027 that is 8% higher than this year, largely due to state and federal funding shifts that will...
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Twin Cities Live to broadcast from Northfield on Thursday
By Jenn Lin KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live is headed to Northfield for a live broadcast at Reunion tomorrow afternoon – and the public is invited to join in the experience. The downtown Northfield...
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Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole, Closes Section of Prospect Drive in...
By Rich Larson A water main break in Northfield has created a sinkhole and forced the closure of a section of Prospect Drive while city crews work to repair the damage. According to the City of...
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Northfield City Council to Vote on Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy Tonight
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will meet tonight, with the most significant item on the agenda being a vote to establish the city’s preliminary property tax levy for 2027. The council will...
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Malecha Criticizes the timing of Rice County Cuts to Outside Agencies
By Rich Larson The Rice County Board of Commissioners has voted to cut funding for outside agencies by 10 percent in 2027, a decision Commissioner Galen Malecha said came with little warning and could...
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Friends of the Northfield Public Library to Feature Curtis Ingvoldstad...
By Rich Larson The Friends of the Northfield Public Library will combine art, film and a little bit of absurdity at their annual meeting next Sunday, September 27th, featuring Northfield chainsaw...
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Rice County Public Health Urges Motorists to Buckle Up During Statewide...
By Rich Larson Rice County Public Health and the Rice County Safe Roads Coalition are reminding motorists that seat belts and properly installed child safety seats save lives, as Minnesota begins a...
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Schroepfer discusses School Resource Officers, D.A.R.E. program, and more
By Rich Larson With students back in classrooms, the Northfield Police Department is renewing its work inside local schools while reminding drivers about an important change to Minnesota’s school bus...
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