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...
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...
View ArticleNorthfield Looks to Bridge Projects as Opportunity to Improve Highway 3 Safety
By Rich Larson With three major bridge replacement projects on the horizon, Northfield officials say the next several years will offer a rare opportunity to improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle...
View ArticleLoon Liquors Brings a Taste of History to Defeat of Jesse James Days
By Rich Larson Loon Liquors is getting into the spirit of the Defeat of Jesse James Days this weekend by offering visitors a taste of what people in Northfield might have eaten during the era of the...
View ArticleNorthfield to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Hasse Ryt-Way Arena
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield will officially open the new Hasse Ryt-Way Arena next Wednesday with an evening of ceremonies, tours, skating and community activities. The grand opening is...
View ArticleNorthfield Approves $25,000 Settlement in Mill Towns Trail Culvert Dispute
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council has agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a threatened lawsuit stemming from construction of a new culvert along the Mill Towns Trail. The council unanimously...
View ArticleNorthfield Earns Highest GreenStep Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield is once again receiving recognition for its work to conserve resources, improve efficiency and become a more environmentally sustainable community. Northfield has...
View ArticleSheriff Thomas Reminds Drivers: Flashing Red Lights Mean Stop for School Buses
By Rich Larson With students across the area returning to school, Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas is reminding drivers to slow down, pay attention and stop when they see a school bus with its red...
View ArticleNorthfield Hispanic Heritage Celebration Expands with New Heritage Stamp...
By Rich Larson Northfield will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture later this month with food, music, dancing and a new activity designed to extend the celebration well beyond the festival itself....
View ArticleCity Council to Discuss St. Olaf Parking, Highway 3 Safety and 2027 Budget...
By Rich Larson The Northfield City Council will take up neighborhood parking, Highway 3 safety and the city’s 2027 budget during a regular meeting and special work session Tuesday night. One of the...
View ArticleNorthfield Earns State Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
By Rich Larson The City of Northfield has been recognized by the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program for achieving Steps 4 and 5 in the statewide sustainability initiative, highlighting the community’s...
View ArticleFFA Fridays Ep. 10 – 9/4/26
Northfield FFA members discuss what they’ve gotten up to in the last month, their roles and current projects, upcoming events, and more.
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