Community News: Holiday travel affected by cone zones 6/30/16
Heads Up! While they might not be working, the cones will still be up in some construction zones throughout the State as you travel during this July 4th holiday weekend. For a list of the major...
View ArticleCommunity News: Video highlights reasons for securing loads
As you travel this Independence Day Holiday weekend (and all summer), be mindful of securing any loads in trailers, boats or on rooftops. This video dramatically tells the reason why. It occurred on...
View ArticleCommunity News: Could you be on American Pickers?
Could you be on American Pickers? They’re coming to Minnesota and are looking for unique private collections as they film here in August. Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are looking to find...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Man charged with 4 felonies after traffic stop;...
Man charged with 4 felonies after traffic stop An Apple Valley man was busted with 15 grams of meth in Northfield. Just after midnight yesterday, Dundas Officer Kline noted a vehicle that did not...
View ArticleCommunity News: Alcohol a top factor in fatal crashes on the 4th of July holiday
Kathy Cooper of Rice County Safe Roads Coalition reports the Fourth of July holiday is one of the deadliest periods of the year on our roads and alcohol is a significant factor. Impaired driving...
View ArticlePower outage in Northfield affects KYMN transmitter
A power outage in Northfield has interrupted the KYMN transmitter. The outage is effecting over 1000 Xcel Energy customers in Northfield, Stanton, and Dennison. It is expected to be repaired by...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Nfld Council begins process to amend...
Nfld Council begins process to amend “unconstitutionally vague” Animal ordinance The Northfield Council meets tonight. On the agenda is the City’s animal ordinance, which said residents could have...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Power outages and snapped trees as storm moves through;...
Power outages and snapped trees as storm moves through As storms moved through the area, thousands lost power last night and high winds snapped trees and knocked branches down. While power was...
View ArticleCommunity News: Rice County Historical Society seeks Piano Players for the Fair
The Rice County Historical Society Seeks Piano Players for the Rice County Fair July 20, 2016 through Sunday, July 24, 2016 Location: Rice County Historical Society Museum – 1812 NW 2nd Ave, Faribault,...
View ArticleCommunity News: Lt. Gov. Tina Smith announces MN DNR new Parks and Trails...
Following a week of online voting, during which more than 30,000 votes were cast, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith today announced the winner of the contest to design a Minnesota state parks and trails license...
View ArticleCommunity News: MN DNR offers tips on storm damaged trees
Cleanup following a storm can be an overwhelming task for homeowners. Knowing which trees to save and which to remove can impact safety and the survival of remaining trees, according to the Minnesota...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Negotiations continue between Waterford and Northfield;...
Negotiations continue between Waterford and Northfield Mayor Graham and Administrator Martig have been in negotiations with Waterford Township to come to terms on annexation money Waterford believes is...
View ArticleCommunity News: Three Nfld residents ride for Habitat
Three Northfield residents will be riding in the Habitat 500, a 500-mile bike ride hosted by Habitat for Humanity MN, from July 10-16. The Habitat 500 is an annual fundraiser in its 24th year of...
View ArticleCommunity Alert: Northfield businesses hit with fake $100 bills
The Northfield Police Department has been notified that someone is attempting to cash in fake $100 bills to local businesses, in exchange for smaller $10’s and $20’s. Sgt. PT Haider says they’re...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Police warn of fake bills; Sheriff waiting for test...
Police warn of fake bills The Northfield Police Department has been notified that someone is attempting to cash in fake $100 bills to local businesses, in exchange for smaller $10’s and $20’s. Sgt. PT...
View ArticleCommunity News: Rice County 4-H’ers selected for Presidential Inauguration Focus
Rice County 4-H’ers Vicky Erickson, Kyra Flom and Rose Chmelik selected for 2017 4-H Presidential Inauguration Focus 45 youth were selected to represent Minnesota 4-H at the 2017 Presidential...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Reap what you sow – Downed boulevard trees has resident...
Reap what you sow – Downed boulevard trees has resident lamenting planting practices Traveling down Jefferson Pkwy near the NCRC last week after the storms one would think straight line winds packed a...
View ArticleCommunity News: Heads up for Hwy 19 closure near Carleton College
Traffic restrictions planned for Northfield Highway 19 bridge final restoration work ROCHESTER, Minn. — Motorists will encounter construction crews on the Highway 19 historic stone arch bridge near...
View ArticleToday’s news update – New Market man jailed after standoff; Dundas Council...
New Market man jailed after standoff Elko New Market Police and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call late yesterday morning on report of an intoxicated male shooting a firearm into the...
View ArticleToday’s news update – Lukewarm to roundabouts – what about a tunnel?; Rice...
Lukewarm to roundabouts – what about a tunnel? The City’s consultant, Tom Sohrweide of SEH, Inc. updated Northfield Council with their initial findings of the Hwy 246 and Jefferson Pkwy traffic study....
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