DJJD Horseshoe Found
The 2020 Defeat of Jesse James Days Horseshoe hunt again went to a sixth day before Anna Tritch of Northfield found it a few steps into the woods at Pinnacle Park in the Bridgewater Heights area of...
View ArticleAir Care needed for ATV crash; Nfld Council work session tonight on tax levy...
By Teri Knight, News Director An ATV crash in Morristown injures two. At about 6:40 Sunday evening, Rice County Deputies were dispatched to an ATV crash in the area of Bloomer St. W and 2nd St. NW....
View ArticleNfld Council deliberates Prelim tax levy; Two Faribault men arrested on child...
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield councilors indicated their preliminary tax levy preferences last night after a presentation by Administrator Martig. The choices, although they could change,...
View ArticleRice Co. Deputies/Correctional Officers get nod for BWCs; NPD gets some...
By Teri Knight, News Director Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn is the President of the Minnesota Sheriffs Association. They’ve been working on police reform and body camera policies. With that in mind,...
View ArticleRCAUW offering Covid grants to local nonprofits
Rice County Area United Way invites local nonprofits experiencing needs specifically resulting from COVID-19 to apply for funding. Rice County Area United Way recently received $20,000 from Minnesota...
View ArticleDept. of Traffic Safety statistics report on the “100 most traveled days”
100 Most Traveled Days Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, known as the 100 most-traveled days on Minnesota roads, again proved to be a tragic time in 2020. According to Department of Public Safety...
View ArticleNfld 2021 road projects; Pond dredging for endangered turtle; DJJD carries...
By Teri Knight, News Director UPDATE 2:24pm A St. Paul man is jailed after fleeing a State Trooper on i-35 in Rice County. Just after 8 o’clock Thursday evening, a Trooper was dispatched to a hit and...
View ArticleNPD Press Release on thefts from local businesses
On September 4, 2020, at 6:34 p.m., an unknown male entered a business in Northfield and stole money out of a tip jar and left in a vehicle with a female driver. The vehicle they left in appeared to be...
View ArticleNfld council will vote Tues. on Prelim levy, eComment open; Rice Co. looking...
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Councilors will be voting on the preliminary tax levy tomorrow night. Right now they are looking at an increase of 3.7, 5.7 or 7.7%. Two councilors are leaning...
View ArticleCity Clerk Little answers questions on absentee voting; A few “re-entry...
By Teri Knight, News Director Friday is the first day of absentee voting and there are a lot of questions out there. Northfield City Clerk Deb Little is in charge of voting within the City. While...
View ArticleIn 5/2 vote, Nfld Council sets Prelim levy at 5.7%; Dundas Council meets in...
By Teri Knight, News Director In a 5 to 2 vote, Northfield City Councilors set the preliminary levy last night at 5.7%, the number city staff recommended. C. Peterson White made the motion adding, “we...
View ArticleMissing person alert
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating Timothy Dasovich, age 39. He was last seen in the city of Nashwauk on 9/14/2020 and might be in the possession of a black/yellow...
View Article13 member citizen task force to review Nfld police reform; Rice County looks...
By Teri Knight, News Director In April 2020 the Northfield Police Department contracted with Lexipol to begin updating their policy manual. Shortly after was the death of George Floyd, leading to civil...
View ArticleMan Drowns In Cannon Lake
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowing death in Cannon Lake west of Faribault. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn released this statement:Rice County Sheriff’s Office NEWS RELEASE FOR...
View ArticleMan found in Cannon Lake identified; City of Nfld will seek bids on solar;...
By Teri Knight, News Director The man found in Cannon Lake yesterday morning has been identified as 84 year old James R. Frederick of Faribault. Rice County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 3000...
View ArticleFree Covid-19 testing at Waseca County Fairgrounds
Open to everyone ▪ Symptoms or no symptoms ▪ Free, no insurance needed Sign up for an appointment time now. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Waseca County...
View Article“Regional park designation” could open up $ for Nfld riverfront; Dundas...
By Teri Knight, News Director Out of Northfield’s Economic Development strategic plan came the Riverfront Enhancement Advisory Committee. Over the last 18 months they had significant support from the...
View ArticleNfld Strategic plan updates on EDA/HRA/grant opps; NH&C to open new Birth...
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Administrator Martig gave the Council a 2nd quarter update on their Strategic Plan. In terms of Economic Development he briefly touched on the progress of the...
View ArticleRoad work on Hwy 52 between Cannon Falls and Hampton
A new project has begun on Hwy 52 between Hampton Township and Cannon Falls in Dakota County. The ride quality of the road on Hwy 52 in this area is reaching its life expectancy. A concrete overlay...
View ArticleMan with violent past picked up in Faribault; Nfld applies for Fed $ to...
By Teri Knight, News Director A Rosemount man is in the Rice County jail charged with a felony after police get a tip. According to the criminal complaint, 35 year old Brandon Jerome Doby has...
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