Today’s news update – $1 million bail set for Nisbit; Dundas upgrades...
$1 million bail set for Nisbit Judge Cajacob set bail at $1 million. In a courtroom filled with law enforcement and family members of the accused, including his wife and mother, 39 year old Jason...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Re-branding Northfield Hospital could come with name...
Re-branding Northfield Hospital could come with name change Northfield Hospital and Clinics President and CEO Steve Underdahl told the Northfield Council that they want to change their name. This...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Could a private entity collect organic waste?; School...
Could a private entity collect organic waste? The Northfield Council heard a presentation from the Environmental Quality Commission this week. Part of the discussion included organic wet waste. The...
View ArticleToday’s news update – ATV crash injures 2; Charter Commission works to engage...
ATV crash injures 2 At about 6:30 last night, Rice County Deputies, Northfield Fire and Rescue Services and Northfield EMS responded to 14000 block of Cabot Ave for a personal injury ATV crash. Two...
View ArticleCommunity News: Calling to parents/guardians of those entering Kindergarten...
Calling to parents/guardians of all those entering 7th grade or Kindergarten It’s that time of year for immunizations before entering school as a Kindergartener or 7th grader. Following are letters to...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Local law enforcement use reality based training; Nfld...
Local law enforcement use reality based training Law enforcement in our area instituted reality based training several years ago. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn said when he started his career their...
View ArticleCommunity News: Northfield Skateboard Park opens at noon today!
Northfield Skateboard Park opens at noon today! For Immediate Release Monday, August 17, 2015 Contact: Jasper Kruggel Project Manager (507) 645-3027 jasper.kruggel@ci.northfield.mn.us...
View ArticleToday’s news update – A dozen years and plenty of sweat and tears – the...
A dozen years and plenty of sweat and tears – the Skateboard Park is a reality Over a dozen years later, the City of Northfield announced the soft opening of the Northfield Skateboard Park at noon...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Local law enforcement put through the paces; Thefts...
Local law enforcement put through the paces It’s a heart pounding, eye opening experience to follow local law enforcement during RBT! Rice County is highly regarded for their reality-based training....
View ArticleToday’s news update – Air Care called for Hwy 3 crash; RBT scenarios include...
Air Care called for Hwy 3 crash A vehicle trailering a tractor and another car crashed this morning on Hwy 3 and Dahle Avenue around 8 o’clock. Two people were transported to Northfield Hospital by...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Northfield man posing as law enforcement charged with...
Northfield man posing as law enforcement charged with criminal sexual conduct A Northfield man has been charged with 5th degree criminal sexual conduct stemming from an investigation that began in...
View ArticleCommunity News: Enhanced Enforcement and some sobering statistics – Nfld...
CONTACT: Monte Nelson, Northfield Chief of Police PHONE: 507-663-9301 SPEAK UP: REFUSE TO LET AN IMPAIRED PERSON GET BEHIND THE WHEEL Extra Patrols on Rice County Roads August 21-Sept. 7 Northfield,...
View ArticlePower outage at Transmitter has KYMN off air temporarily
A power outage has KYMN Radio off the air temporarily this morning. Crews from Xcel Energy are working now to correct the problem. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please click the “Tune In Radio”...
View ArticleCommunity News: MnDOT to unveil new state bicycle map at state fair
MnDOT to unveil new state bicycle map at state fair Map has updates to roadways, trails, bikeable shoulders ST. PAUL, Minn. – The 2015 state bicycle map is now available from the Minnesota Department...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Nfld. School District and Teachers reach tentative...
Nfld. School District and Teachers reach tentative agreement Northfield public schools and the Northfield Education Association reached a tentative agreement for a 2 year contract governing the 2015/16...
View ArticleCommunity News: Asphalt/Painting Scams alert from Rice Co. Sheriff Dunn 8/25/15
MEDIA RELEASE INCIDENT: Asphalt/Painting Scams DATE: 8-25-15 LOCATION: Southern Minnesota The Sheriff’s Office would like to alert citizens to possible scammers working in the area. The...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Fossum seeks First Degree Murder from Grand Jury; City...
Fossum seeks First Degree Murder from Grand Jury Rice County Attorney John Fossum asked the court yesterday for the Grand Jury to seek 1st degree murder charges against 39 year old Jason Nisbit. He...
View ArticleCommunity News: RCHS Contract Position Open 8/25/15
8/25/2015 For Immediate Release Contact: Susan Garwood, Executive Director Rice County Historical Society (507) 332-2121 RCHS Contract Position Open Thanks in part to a grant from the...
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RIVERWALK STAIRS TO CLOSE AUGUST 26 The stairs that lead to the Riverwalk adjacent to the Fourth Street Bridge will be closed due to some exterior building work at 11 Bridge Square. The sidewalk on the...
View ArticleCommunity News: Minnesotans for Safe Driving Donates PBT’s to Northfield Police
Minnesotans for Safe Driving Donates PBT’s to Northfield Police From: Chief of Police Monte Nelson RE: Donation of Equipment to aid Traffic Enforcement The Northfield Police Department would like to...
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