Northfield is accepting applications for a new, one-time Tourism Recovery Grant

Tourism-related organizations within Northfield effected by the pandemic can apply for a Tourism Recovery Grant from the Economic Development Authority now until October 14.

The City of Northfield has designated $30,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act fede...

Utilities Manager Wagner receives the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award

Wastewater Plant Supervisor Darick Kvam nominated Utilities Manager Justin Wagner for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. This is a surprise.

Background Information provided by Darick Kvam:

The Patriot Award recognizes superv...

On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig

Northfield Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig discuss the October 4 City Council meeting. Topics include capital improvement plan for pedestrian and bikeways, amendment to land development code, and license fees for sale of cannabinoids.

Sam Temple talks about Northfield Public Broadcasting

Sam Temple of Northfield Public Broadcasting talks about upcoming programs and current programs available on NPB.

4,000 years of indigo from Egyptian mummies to American cowboys: a talk with Margo Krager

Community members are invited to learn about the 4,000-year use of indigo from Egyptian mummies to American cowboys with local resident and textile expert Margo Krager on Saturday, October 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 210...

City of Northfield recognized for sustainability efforts

GreenStep City recognized for work to conserve resources and increase efficiencies

The City of Northfield received an award for being a Steps 4 and 5 city in the Minnesota GreenStep program. The award was presented to the Environmental Quality Commission a...

On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig explain how taxes fund the City, discuss the tax base, preliminary tax levy and more.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month memorial event

In honor of October, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, those who have lost a child during early or late pregnancy, at birth, or through early childhood are invited to join IRIS for a special memorial event on October 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the N...

Nominate someone for the Living Treasure Award

The Arts and Culture Commission invites the community to nominate someone whom they feel is worthy of being considered its 2023 Northfield Living Treasure.

This annual award honors an individual who has, over a period of time, made significant contribution...

New art exhibit opening at the Northfield Public Library

The Northfield Public Library is hosting an exhibit of new photography by Xavier Tavera, assistant professor of Art and Art History at Carleton College, highlighting the diversity of Northfield’s Latino community in formal, large-scale portraits from Sept...

On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and Finance Director Angelstad

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Finance Director Brenda Angelstad discuss the September 20 City Council meeting. Topics include licensing to sell edible cannabinoids, preliminary tax levy and impact on property taxes.

Author talk: Anne Winkler-Morey, in conversation with Robin Wonsley

Community members are invited to a talk by Anne Winkler-Morey, author of Allegiance to Winds and Waters: Bicycling the Political Divides of the United States, on Saturday, October 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 201 Washington Str...

What makes Northfield unique? City committee embarks on community branding project

The new Branding Advisory Committee invites key community stakeholders and all interested Northfielders to engage and share brand insights via interview and online survey by answering the questions what word or phrase comes to mind when you think of North...

Note from the mayor: the secret sauce of our community

As we head into September, it never ceases to surprise and delight me to experience how our community transitions from a low to medium to high level hum of activity. It’s truly amazing to see the amount of preparation, excitement, and energy tha...

Northfield City Council approves Lander Group to redevelop 5th and Water streets site

On September 6, 2022, the Northfield City Council approved the Lander Group as the developer of choice for the 5th and Water streets redevelopment project. The decision was made following a review of proposals, in addition to a series of developer intervi...

Sam Temple talks about Northfield Public Broadcasting

Sam Temple of Northfield Public Broadcasting talks about upcoming programs and current programs available on NPB.

City wants input on improvements to the park and recreation system

The City of Northfield wants community input on a draft 10-year Park and Recreation Capital Investment Plan for funding existing deteriorated park and recreation infrastructure while also addressing unmet park and recreation needs in the community.

Communi...

A taste of Mexico — Coco’s Place

Alvaro Martinez believes Northfield is special. The sense of community he has felt in Northfield has kept him and his wife, Lucy, here for 30 years. Martinez says the couple considered moving away many years ago, but that idea was short lived.

“W...

Fun for families — Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes

Families, friends, and neighbors can find Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes driving south on Highway 3 on the west side of the highway. Since last fall, the business has been making some noticeable changes — both on the outside and on the inside.

Owner Adam Flah...

Taking care of the community one nail at a time

Nail salons should do more than paint fingers and toes — according to Tami Pham, nail salons should take care of their customers. Pham has been doing nails for the past 30 years. She moved from Vietnam to California when she was 19 and relocated to Minnes...

Rental housing survey

Rental owners and property managers are encouraged to complete a data survey about their rental property to help with affordable housing in Northfield.

The intent of the survey is to gather data to support an effort to adopt Small Area Fair Market Rents (S...

On air with KYMN radio: Officer Eiklenborg discusses Pink Patch Project

Northfield Police Officer Champagne Eiklenborg reports that the NPD has raised $4,526 for the Pink Patch Project supporting breast cancer research. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you can still order NPD Pink Patches and pink handcuff pins.

On air with KYMN radio: Police Chief Elliott

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses police coverage during Defeat of Jesse James Days, Pink Patch Project success, and need to hire a new officer.

Pink Patch Project

The Northfield Police Department is excited to join more than 700 law enforcement agencies nationwide participating in the #PinkPatchProject. The Pink Patch Project is a campaign to increase public awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for the ...

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

By Bruce Anderson. Bruce Anderson is a member of the City of Northfield’s Environmental Quality Commission

The gravity of the climate emergency the world faces was highlighted by the latest report released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Cli...

Living as if climate change matters

This is the first in a monthly series from members of Northfield’s Environmental Quality Commission. Bruce Anderson is a member of the City of Northfield’s Environmental Quality Commission.

The Northfield City Council is to be commended for being one of 16...