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    HomeHelpMN is offered through Minnesota Housing to help if you have fallen behind on your mortgage or other housing-related expenses due to the pandemic. Whether it’s providing financial assistance or guiding you to trusted resources, we want you to get the help you need, at the time you need it most.

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    Stay cool this pool season

    Jump into Old Memorial Pool to beat the heat this summer. Times available to swim laps or just splash around.

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    Reserve a park

    Host a private or public event at a city park. Select parks have shelters available.

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    Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan

    A guide to enhancing Northfield’s riverfront parks into an exciting regional experience.

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    On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and Community Development Director Reilly

    Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell introduces new Community Development Director Jake Reilly and they discuss projects including the Kraewood development, Viking Terrace, housing, Archer House property, and more. Listen to interview...
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    Update on car vs. bicyclist injury crash

    On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:51 p.m., the Northfield Police Department was dispatched to a report of a Personal Injury crash involving a car and a bicyclist on Jefferson Parkway at the intersection with Afton Street. Update on car vs. bicyclist injury crash...
  3. V Nails owner Tami Pham and employee Nga Nguyen

    Taking care of the community one nail at a time

    V Nails opened in downtown Northfield seven months ago. Owner Tami Pham believes hospitality is their hallmark. V Nails...
  4. Wanbli Mitakuye Oyasin (Eagle Relatives) by John Sternerm, a steel sculpture of an eagle in flight

    Public dedication ceremony for new sculpture at Highway 3 and Third Street

    City officials and the Northfield Arts and Culture Commission are hosting a public dedication ceremony for a newly installed sculpture located at Highway 3 and Third Street on Friday, August 19 at 11 a.m. Sculpture dedication ceremony...
  5. Rhonda Pownell 2017

    Note from the mayor: an invitation to help form and shape our community

    Prior to choosing St. Olaf as a place to continue my education after high school, I’d never heard of Northfield. And once I was here it wasn’t until I started attending City Council meetings, nearly 20 years after living in our small town... Invitation to help...
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    Car vs. bicyclist injury crash

    On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:51 p.m. the Northfield Police Department was dispatched to a report of a person injury crash involving a car and a bicyclist on Jefferson Parkway at the intersection with Afton Street. Car vs. bicyclist injury crash...
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    On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig and Police Chief Elliott

    Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and Police Chief Mark Elliott discuss new law relating to THC and cannabinoids that went into effect July 1 and talk about the August 2 Night to Unite that included 48 neighborhood parties in Northfield. Listen to interview...
  8. Sam Temple interview at KYMN Radio

    Sam Temple and intern Emma Conway talk about Northfield Public Broadcasting

    Sam Temple of Northfield Public Broadcasting and summer intern Emma Conway discuss NPB projects and programs. Listen to KYMN radio interview...
  9. Farmstead Bike Shop’s co-owner Greg Neis, manager Marty Larson and employee Noah Johnson

    A bike business’ benefits — the power of redevelopment

    Farmstead Bike Shop started its Northfield location downtown. Now, they’re excited to expand operations at a new location on the corner of Fifth and Division Street. Farmstead Bike Shop...
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    Community news forum with the associate editor of Northfield News

    Community members are invited to a forum with Pamela Thompson, the associate editor of Northfield News, on Wednesday, August 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 201 Washington Street. Northfield News forum...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and Assistant to the City Administrator Karim

    Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell introduces new Assistant to the City Administrator Risi Karim. They discuss Northfield’s climate initiatives and more. Listen to interview...
  12. Chief Mark Elliott

    On air with KYMN radio: Police Chief Elliott

    Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about a request to add an administrative sergeant position as the City Council considers its 2022-23 budget, discusses mental health resources, and more. Listen to interview...
  13. Blast’s Owner Alex Morgan and Manager Eric Simon stand outside the shop

    It’s a blast — summer in an ice cream shop

    The Blast ice cream shop opened last summer. Today, they continue serving up sweet treats with a smile. The Blast ice cream...
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    Northfield City Council approves prohibition of conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults

    On July 12, the Northfield City Council approved a city ordinance that prohibits conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults effective August 20, 2022. Conversion therapy ban...
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    City of Northfield and the Viking Terrace manufactured home community

    The City of Northfield is committed to healthy, safe and affordable housing for all our community members. The City is aware of the concern of Viking Terrace manufactured home community residents related to new rules, regulations and fees. Viking Terrace...
  16. Employees from Tom&#39s Downtown Bicycle stand outside their shop

    Finding the fun — Tom’s Downtown Bicycles

    By prioritizing people, Tom Bisel and his team have seen success. Tom’s Downtown Bicycles...
  17. Brian Whitt in front of the Northfield Liquor Store

    Cheers – a bridge between the community and the City of Northfield

    The Northfield Liquor Store pours their profits back into the city through events like the 4-Way Taste Festival. This Thursday, July 21 their community mindset will be on full display. Northfield Liquor Store...
  18. Rhonda Pownell 2017

    Note from the mayor: many opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors

    Northfield is home to some amazing people that care for this community and love to gather and have fun. Whether you’re new to town, a townie or somewhere in between, I hope you’ll take the time to enjoy some of the many events with friends and neighbors. Many opportunities to gather...
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    Cycles and community — Ben Witt’s connection to Northfield

    Heath Creek Cycles’ Owner Ben Witt grew up in Northfield. Now, with a wife and two kids, he cannot imagine living anywhere else. Ben Witt...
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    Master gardeners at the Northfield Public Library!

    The Master Gardeners of Rice County will be coming to the Northfield Public Library the second Thursday of each month from May 19 through October 13, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. to answer gardening questions. Master gardeners...
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    Reporting power outages and staying safe around downed wires

    Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. Customers have a number of ways to report their outage. Power outage...
  22. Bruce Anderson

    Living as if climate change matters: building energy efficiency and electrification

    The gravity of the climate emergency the world faces was highlighted by the latest report released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report’s dire, consensus science-based predictions of extreme difficulty adapting to climate change Building energy efficiency and electrification...
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    Living as if climate change matters

    The Northfield City Council is to be commended for being one of 16 Minnesota cities to pass a resolution declaring a climate emergency last month. They join over 2,000 jurisdictions internationally to have done so since 2016. Climate change matters...
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