Today’s news update – Local farmers host Franken on Propane issue; Waterford...
Local farmers host Franken on Propane issue Senator Al Franken was in Nerstrand this weekend at the Shepherd’s Way Farm for a kitchen-table discussion with local farmers, state officials and local...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Idling car stolen from Flying J; Council meets early...
Idling car stolen from Flying J In this cold weather, many of us have left our vehicles running while we make a quick trip inside a convenience store or gas station. We might want to rethink that. On...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Tiger trail talk nets nothing but frustration; Dundas...
Tiger trail talk nets nothing but frustration The saying the “wheels of government turn slowly” would sum up last night’s Northfield City Council meeting. The Tiger Trail was 2nd on the Regular...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Madigan retiring; Mayor’s Youth in Government...
Madigan retiring City Administrator Tim Madigan is retiring. He told city employees yesterday morning and was working to inform all the Council members throughout the day. Madigan replaced Joel...
View ArticleToday’s news update – New roofs for NHS and Greenvale; It’s a Night at the...
New roofs for NHS and Greenvale The School Board discussed a major roofing project this week. Superintendent Dr. Chris Richardson said they will repair parts of the Northfield High School roof and all...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Snow Emergency has been declared for Northfield
The City has declared a snow emergency effective immediately. Snow Emergency Effective Immediately Date Snow Emergency is declared: Monday February 17, 2014 Date residential streets will be plowed:...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Farmington woman pleads guilty to 2nd degree...
Snow Emergency declared The City of Northfield declared a snow emergency this morning. For details go to the City’s website . The Public Works department has 72 hours to clear City streets and trails...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Clear your sidewalks or receive notice; Richardson asks...
Clear your sidewalks or receive notice After declaring a snow emergency, the City of Northfield has 72 hours to clear City streets curb to curb after the weather system has passed. Residents also have...
View ArticleBlizzard Watch Issued for Rice County
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard watch for Rice County. This strong winter storm is possible Thursday and Thursday night. Read Details from the NOAA here. The post Blizzard Watch...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Tale of the Tiger leaps forward despite derision;...
Tale of the Tiger leaps forward despite derision Mayor Graham stated that he had been buoyed by a discussion he had yesterday morning with Council Zweifel on the proposed Tiger Trail. But when the...
View ArticleNorthfield schools CLOSED today and other area closings SNOW EMERGENCY
The City of Northfield has just declared a Snow Emergency effective immediately. For complete information click HERE. Superintendent Chris Richardson has closed Northfield Public Schools for today due...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Faribault man charged with 6th domestic assault; Grant...
Faribault man charged with 6th domestic assault A Faribault man is charged with his 6th domestic assault after an incident at a Northfield Hotel. According to the criminal complaint, Northfield police...
View ArticleToday’s news update -Roads remain slick – blowing snow still a problem;...
Roads remain slick – blowing snow still a problem Roads remain mostly in poor driving condition with drifting the biggest issue in rural areas. There’s ice underneath the snow. Crews have been...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Victim Advocate speaks out against Northfield Criminal...
Victim Advocate speaks out against Northfield Criminal Attorney Twice the approval of going out for Request for Proposals for City Attorney positions have been on the Northfield City Council agenda....
View ArticleToday’s news update – NAFRS close to reality; Dundas agrees to purchase...
NAFRS close to reality A regional fire service is getting closer and closer to reality. The new name is Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service. Dundas City Administrator John McCarthy says the...
View ArticleToday’s news update – A City without Salt; Richardson weighs in on tweet;...
A City without Salt Public Works Director/ City Engineer Joe Stapf says Northfield won’t be getting any more salt for the roads. Their supplier can’t even deliver on the full contract of 850 tons....
View ArticleMorning Show with Jeff Johnson – Senator Dave Thompson 02/27/14
Jeff Johnson interviews District 58 Senator Dave Thompson on current legislative issues. He serves the northern portion of Northfield. Click below to listen to the full interview:...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Business/Community/School leaders partner up; Medical...
Business/Community/School leaders partner up Community and business leaders gathered with school leaders in Faribault last week to discuss partnerships. Northfield Superintendent Chris Richardson and...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Vigil for Carleton students 11am
Carleton President Steven Poskanzer released a written statement late Friday offering condolences to the students’ family and friends. On Friday afternoon, five Carleton students were involved in an...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Carleton Community mourns; Fire Service – not so fast;...
Carleton Community mourns The Carleton community gathered on Saturday to mourn three of their students while two remain in the hospital. The crash on Friday afternoon has shaken the community to it’s...
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