Could 35/19 intersection get a roundabout?; Underdahl comments on...
By Teri Knight, News Director On Tuesday the Rice County Board of Commissioners officially approved an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to review, develop and fine tune a...
View Article2nd Congressional District candidate dies – special election to be held
The U.S. House of Representatives race in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District is headed for a special election following the death of Legal Marijuana Now candidate Adam Weeks. A cause of death...
View Article1st Responders use skills to rescue worker; DMV at full staff and focusing on...
By Teri Knight, News Director First Responders used their skills early this morning to rescue a worker at the Jennie-O Turkey Store Feed Mill. Just before 5 o’clock this morning, the Faribault Fire...
View ArticleOne dead in four car crash; Body cams, data privacy and disclosure; Arts...
By Teri Knight, News Director A four car crash on I-35 at Hwy 19 on Friday took the life of an Edina man. All four vehicles were traveling southbound when they collided. 55 year old Michael Rae...
View ArticleLWV of Northfield/Cannon Falls candidate forum 9-26-20
On September 26th, the Northfield/Cannon Falls League of Women Voters held a candidate forum with candidates for Rice County Commissioner District 1, District 20 State Senate and District 20b State...
View ArticleDundas Council votes yes to new Police Chief; Craig files suit on 2nd...
By Teri Knight, News Director The City of Dundas has a new Police Chief. Administrator Jenelle Teppen explained that the Dundas Council interviewed Todd Hanson last week. Retiring as a Police Officer...
View ArticleNfld School Board sets levy; Dundas issues CUP, asking for $ to complete...
By Teri Knight, News Director The Northfield School Board approved their preliminary levy this week at $20.4 million. Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann said that’s up from 20.19, representing a 2.25%...
View ArticleNfld School Board considers banning the use of individual/family names on...
By Teri Knight, News Director The Northfield School Board discussed two new policies the District is considering. Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann explained, “in this case, the new policy, policy 809,...
View ArticleHarvest time means heads up on rural roads; Dunn says inmate phone charges...
By Teri Knight, News Director It’s harvest time and that means paying attention as you travel rural roads. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn said, “obviously harvest season is starting, with that you’re...
View ArticleFree covid testing in Northfield
There will be a COVID testing event (drive-through and walk-through) occurring in Northfield next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday October 6th – 8th at Emmaus Church from 12 noon – 6 p.m....
View ArticleLWV candidate forum for Northfield Mayor 10-3-20
On October 3rd, local candidate forums were held for Northfield Mayor, Council and School Board seats.. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls, along with St. Olaf and...
View ArticleLWV candidate forum Northfield City Council 10-3-20
On October 3rd, local candidate forums were held for Northfield Mayor, Council and School Board seats.. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls, along with St. Olaf and...
View ArticleLWV candidate forum Northfield School Board 10-3-20
On October 3rd, local candidate forums were held for Northfield Mayor, Council and School Board seats.. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls, along with St. Olaf and...
View ArticleRiverwalk Mkt Fair event Saturday brings in new vendors; 2021 street...
By Teri Knight, News Director The Riverwalk Market Fair is putting on a one day Festival this Saturday from 10am to 2pm on Bridge Square. Lisa Peterson, a Board member, shared, “we have over 50 vendors...
View ArticleJail study should wrap up in Dec.; Free Covid testing and Rice County...
By Teri Knight, News Director The Rice County jail facilities study is in Phase two. Sheriff Dunn said they hope to have the full study wrapped up in December. He added, “we’ve now taken it to the next...
View Article2021 street projects move forward w/o trail addition – yet; Thelen is...
By Teri Knight, News Director The 2021 Northfield street projects were approved but without an additional trail connection. Engineer Sean simonson laid out the project for the Mayflower Hill area on...
View ArticleCouncil uses CARES $ to provide for safer work environment, local businesses...
By Teri Knight, News Director The City of Northfield received just over $1.5 million through the CARES Act, federal dollars to help stabilize communities during the pandemic. The City gave out $500,00...
View ArticleNfld City Clerk asks for patience as voting has been “unprecedented”; 2018...
By Teri Knight, News Director We’re in the middle of Election season, an unusual year to be sure. Northfield City Clerk Deb Little has been at the helm. She talked with Jeff Johnson yesterday morning...
View ArticleEric Trump to make campaign stop in Northfield
President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, will be making a campaign stop in Northfield, Minnesota next week, according to the campaign. Eric Trump will be visiting Felton Farms in Northfield on Oct....
View ArticleEric Trump event Tuesday – ticket link; Nfld Council approve new City Clerk;...
By Teri Knight, News Director President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, will be making a campaign stop in Northfield tomorrow. According to the campaign, Eric Trump will be visiting Felton Farms...
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