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. The City of...

Community voices from DJJD, Hispanic Heritage Celebration and more on Northfield Public Broadcasting

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

Downtown and riverfront redevelopment open houses

Community members are invited to any of the three City of Northfield sponsored open houses to learn about the downtown and riverfront redevelopment projects. Consultants Bob Close and Bruce Jacobson will give a brief presentation followed by a discussion ...

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.

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.

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 and sons Emiliano ...

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.

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.

Street reconstruction bond lawsuit dismissed

Plaintiffs agree to dismiss their claims after the City responds to the lawsuit in district court

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...

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.

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

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

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.

Be safe on the road with farm equipment

Fall is in the air and with the cooler weather comes changing leaves, shorter days and harvest season. It’s a busy time of year on the road with more farm equipment and the hustle and bustle of students returning to school and afterschool activi...

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. It was report...

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.

The Upper Mississ...

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.

During ...

Recycling and composting for a better Northfield

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...