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Lane closures on Highway 3 to improve traffic signals
Drivers can expect lane closures and traffic signal disruptions on Highway 3 at Second and Fifth streets from June 6 through 16 as the Highway 3 Signal Improvements Project moves into final stages of construction. Lane closures... -
Assault/burglary
On Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4:26 a.m., the Northfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the 700 block of Highway 3 North. The caller reported that a male suspect entered their residence with a shotgun and had fired the weapon. Assault/burglary... -
On air with KYMN radio: Library Director Draper
Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library provides information on upcoming library programs and events. Signup for the summer reading program begins Monday, June 5. Listen to interview... -
Public dedication ceremony for mosaic mural in Council Chambers
City officials and the Northfield Arts and Culture Commission are hosting a public dedication ceremony for the mosaic mural located in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 801 Washington Street. Mosaic mural... -
On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig
Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the discussion over the 2023 Mill & Overlay Street Projects bid, and the petition for a reverse referendum on the the funding for that project. Listen to interview... -
On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell, Library Director Draper and Assistant City Planner Needham
Mayor Pownell is joined by Director of Library Services Natalie Draper and Assistant City Planner Revee Needham to talk about opportunities for local artists to create public art in Northfield. Listen to interview... -
Call to artists for Hispanic Heritage Month banners
The Northfield Arts and Culture Commission, in partnership with the Friends of Downtown Northfield, is hosting a competition for artists to design a new downtown banner in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Call to artists... -
Library adds adults, baseball theme to its Summer Reading Challenge
Children, teens, and now adults can sign up for Northfield Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge beginning on June 5. Summer reading... -
“Be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution” Poster Contest 2023 winners
Zaya Detert (grade 2 and 3) and Laurel Benson (grade 4 and 5) won first place in the 2023 “Be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution” Poster Contest. Students from all five Northfield elementary schools submitted 171 posters for the contest. Stormwater poster... -
Mental health crisis team expands its resources to Rice County
This allows for faster access to in-person services. Rice County is part of a 10-county partnership that works to improve services and promote recovery for people dealing with mental health issues. Additional Info... -
Note from the mayor: “Cows, Colleges and Contentment” not being put out to pasture
Recently, the Northfield News published a piece regarding the work of the city’s new Branding Committee. People have asked me what is happening–and whether our motto of Cows, Colleges, and Contentment is going away. Cows, Colleges and Contentment -
Are you eligible for a property tax refund?
Some Minnesota homeowners, depending on their income, or the percentage or amount of increase in their property taxes could be eligible for a property tax refund known as the Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund. Additional Info... -
On air with KYMN radio: Communications Specialist Trygestad
Kara Trygestad, Communications Specialist for the City of Northfield, provides information about programs available on the Northfield Public Broadcasting channel, and about the Community Events Calendar on the city’s website. Listen to interview... -
Highway 3 signal improvements
Project will begin the week of May 1 on Highway 3 from Second Street in Northfield to Hester Street in Dundas. It includes adding emergency vehicle traffic signal preemption, flashing yellow left turn signals, and replacing standard lighting with LED. Signal improvements... -
On air with KYMN radio: Fire Chief Nelson and Building Official Morehouse
Fire Chief Tom Nelson and Mike Morehouse, City of Northfield Building Official, discuss fire and building codes, safety tips, and the recent deck collapse in Northfield. Listen to interview... -
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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