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.
The Upper Mississ...
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 and sons Emiliano ...
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.
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.
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 Northfiel...
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.
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.
Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the September 5 City Council meeting and the budget work session.
Sam Temple of Northfield Public Broadcasting talks about upcoming programs and current programs available on NPB.
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.
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 II is extension of the Spring Creek...
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. It was report...
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.
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.
During ...
By Matt Rohn, guest contributor on behalf of the Environmental Quality Commission
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 recycli...
