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  1. automatic-lawn-sprinkler-watering-green-grass-sprinkler-with-automatic-system-garden-irrigation

    City of Northfield issues watering restrictions due to drought

    The City of Northfield is issuing watering restrictions due to drought in the Upper Mississippi-watershed. Effective Friday, September 22, 2023, no lawn, garden watering or other irrigation can take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Water restrictions ...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Artists on Main Street Projects

    Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Assistant City Planner Revee Needham talk about the Artists on Main Street program, an initiative exploring the intersection of arts and culture, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation. Listen to interview...
  3. Patio full of people sitting at tables under umbrellas and pergola at Imminent Brewing

    Twelve recipients receive $1.5 million in Main Street Economic Revitalization Program funds

    The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has selected 12 Northfield recipients to receive $1.5 million in funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Main Street Economic Revitalization Program. SMIF funding...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Planning Commissioner Buckheit and Community Development Director Reilly

    Betsey Buckheit of the Northfield Planning Commission and Community Development Director Jake Reilly talk about the city’s comprehensive plan. Listen to interview...
  5. Northfield Police Department Badge

    Personal injury crash

    On September 21 at 3:07 p.m., Northfield Police officers along with Northfield Hospital EMS and Northfield Area Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash with injuries at the intersection of Highway 246 and Arbor Street. Personal injury crash...
  6. Hispanic Heritage street banner: corn connection

    Winning design for new Hispanic Heritage Month banners unveiled

    The Northfield Arts and Culture Commission and the Friends of Downtown Northfield are pleased to announce the winning design for new downtown banners in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Corn Connections by Constanza Ocampo-Raeder was selected. Street banner...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig

    Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the September 19 City Council meeting. Topics include the preliminary budget, preliminary tax levy, and $18 million in utility revenue bonds for wastewater and storm water treatment. Listen to interview...
  8. Spring Creek II townhomes

    Spring Creek II Townhomes grand opening

    The City of Northfield, Three Rivers Community Action and project partners invite the community the grand opening of the Spring Creek II Townhomes on Thursday, September 28 at 4 p.m. at 2200 Millstream Lane. Spring Creek townhomes...
  9. Mill Towns State Trail art mural tunnel at the Highway 246 roundabout

    Northfield celebrates Mill Towns State Trail funding and longtime community volunteers

    The City of Northfield invites community members to join officials, staff, and volunteers from Northfield and neighboring communities for the Mill Towns Trail Celebration on Thursday, October 5 at 1 p.m. in Spring Creek Park, 510 Jefferson Parkway. Mill Towns Trail...
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    On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig

    City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the dismissed lawsuit brought against the City of Northfield, Mayor Rhonda Pownell and members of the City Council regarding a referendum on the funding and bond sales for the 2023 street construction projects. Listen to interview...
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    Street reconstruction bond lawsuit dismissed

    The Rice County District Court issued an order on September 12, 2023 dismissing a lawsuit commenced by six plaintiffs who had challenged the City of Northfield’s issuance and sale of street improvement bonds. Bond lawsuit dismissed...
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    On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig

    Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the September 12 City Council work session. Topics include potential removal of the Ames Mill Dam, 2024 street projects, preliminary budget and tax levy. Listen to interview...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Bruce Jacobson and Bob Close discuss Northfield redevelopment projects

    Consultants Bruce Jacobson and Bob Close provide updates on planning for downtown/riverfront and Bridge Square redevelopment as well as upcoming meetings for public input. Listen to interview...
  14. Sam Temple, station manager for Northfield Public Broadcasting talks on KYMN radio

    Exploring wastewater and a century of popcorn: September update from Northfield Public Broadcasting

    Sam Temple, Executive Director for Northfield Public Broadcasting, provides information on programs available on NPB. For more information, visit the NPB website. Listen to KYMN radio interview...
  15. Northfield Public Library Washington entrance

    On air with KYMN radio: Library Director Draper

    Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper discusses new resources and events at the library, and she announces that Friends of the Library met their fundraising goal for the Library Oasis at the Community Resource Center. Listen to interview...
  16. Chief Mark Elliott

    On air with KYMN radio: Police Chief Elliott

    Police Chief Elliott reminds people to watch for children as the first day of school is coming. Discusses preparation for the school year and the Defeat of Jesse James Days. He comments on the recent resignation of the entire Goodhue police department. Listen to interview...
  17. metal container for trash with black lid and recycling with blue lid located at Bridge Square

    Recycling and composting for a better Northfield

    So, what’s with all those colorful tops and information stickers on the Bridge Square waste receptacles? It’s a city pilot project to increase the quality of downtown recycling and ultimately at home, work, and play. Recycling and composting...
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