Our Community
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About Northfield
Get an overview of Northfield and learn a few things that make it special.
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Age-friendly Northfield
Age Friendly means that Northfield’s physical, social, and economic frameworks are intentionally designed to promote independence and a high quality of life for its residents as they age. It means that its residents are better able to remain in their own home or community even though there may be significant changes in their physical and economic health.
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Northfield: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
The Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a community network that creates awareness for the purpose of connecting veterans and service members and their families with community support and resources.
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Branding
The Northfield branding guides the community through the development of a new story: the story we tell ourselves about who we are as one Northfield, and how we display that to the rest of the world.
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City Accolades
See a few of the awards and designations Northfield has earned in recent years.
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City Events & Meetings
Calendar or list of city events and government meetings.
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Community Events Calendar
See all events happening within Northfield. This calendar includes events from the City of Northfield, Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce and community groups.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
One of six strategic priorities with the key concepts on aging, multi-cultural, redistricting, transit demand, equity in service delivery, racial diversity, infrastructure equity, communication, diverse City Hall
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Explore Northfield
View livestreaming cameras to see what's happening right now. Get access to helpful community resources.
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Employment Opportunities
Search available employment opportunities - temporary, part-time, full-time, seasonal. Find a rewarding job working for the City of Northfield!
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Ice Arena
ice rink, skate, skating, hockey rink, hockey arena, skating rink, ice sheet, hockey, figure skating
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Land Acknowledgement Statement
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Leadership Program
Growing Local: Northfield Emerging Leaders Program. This program is designed to help emerging leaders be ready to join boards, commission and committee in our community.
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Library
Northfield Public Library
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Liquor Store
Northfield Liquor Store
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Maps
View city maps.
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News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the city.
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Night to Unite
Northfield's Night to Unite is an evening to gather with your neighbors, get to know each other, and promote community safety! All registered parties will receive a free party kit that includes activities for kids compliments of Northfield Police Department and the Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention. Your neighborhood can also receive a visit from local police, fire, ambulance, mayor, or city staff.
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Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service
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Schools and Education
Northfield has a first-class public school system that offers progressive educational programs designed to maximize student success and is home to two prominent liberal arts colleges - St. Olaf College and Carleton College.
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Staff Directory
Obtain contact information for city staff.
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Swimming Pool
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Transportation
If you are looking to get around town or need a ride to the Twin Cities, you can find what you need here. Northfield's excellent transportation system seamlessly links Northfield to the Twin Cities metropolitan area, particularly through Interstate 35, which is located 7 miles west of the city. Two major state highways – 3 and 19 – also run through the city, connecting all of its population centers. Citywide transit services are provided by a local nonprofit transit provider. These services consist of routes and dial-a-ride options for citizens and all buses are handicap accessible.
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Upload a photo
Do you have a photo of or around the City? Upload it here!