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...
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...
View ArticleNorthfield 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...
View ArticleSt. 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...
View ArticleRice 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...
View ArticleTwin 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...
View ArticleWater 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...
View ArticleNorthfield 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...
View ArticleMalecha 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...
View ArticleFriends 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...
View ArticleRice 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...
View ArticleSchroepfer 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...
View ArticleNorthfield EV Event to Put Test Drives Toward Tree Planting
By Rich Larson Northfield residents will have an opportunity to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle later this month while also helping put more trees in the ground around the community. The...
View ArticleDundas Oktoberfest Returns Saturday with Music, Food and Family Activities
By Rich Larson Downtown Dundas will take on a distinctly Bavarian feel Saturday as the fourth annual Dundas Oktoberfest brings a full day of music, food, drinks and family activities to the community....
View ArticleNorthfield Council to Set Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy Tuesday
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will take an important step toward setting the city’s 2027 budget Tuesday night when it votes on a preliminary property tax levy, with councilors currently...
View ArticleNorthfield Schools Put Greater Focus on Students’ Social and Emotional Skills
By Rich Larson Reading, math and science remain central to a student’s education, but Northfield Public Schools is also putting increased emphasis on whether students feel connected, confident and...
View ArticleNorthfield Hispanic Heritage Celebration Returns Saturday
By Rich Larson Music, dancing, food and art will fill Central Park on Saturday as Northfield hosts its ninth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The free event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19,...
View ArticleCarleton to Eliminate Loans from Financial Aid Packages Beginning in 2027
By Rich Larson Carleton College will eliminate student loans from all need-based financial aid packages beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, placing the Northfield school among a small group of...
View ArticleThe Raider Wrap DJJD Edition 9-12-2026
It’s a busy weekend for the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Don’t miss any of the excitement from the week. Stay in the know with the latest scores and highlights of the week with Brandon Atzinger and the...
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