News Flash

Dresden Avenue closure

Dresden Avenue between Spring Street and Headley Street will be closed on Tuesday, December 5 beginning at 7 a.m. to Friday, December 8 ending at 4 p.m. to repair a sewer line. 

A detour will be posted using Spring Street, Greenvale Avenue, Highwa...

On air with KYMN radio: Mayor and City Administrator discuss November 21 Council meeting

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the November 21 City Council meeting topics include the East Cannon River Trail, the Ames Mill Dam, manufactured housing, comp plan, and ice arena.

Community input requested for Lincoln Parkway Traffic Analysis Project

City of Northfield invites community input on preferred concept design through December 15.

The City of Northfield is seeking community input on planned updates to Lincoln Parkway through December 15. The city has been exploring options along Lincoln Parkw...

Northfield News: A message from City Administrator Ben Martig

Managing a city the size of Northfield is a complex and challenging task. The sheer number of projects it takes to keep our community safe, clean and vibrant is massive; it takes a dedicated team of managers and staff to tackle the issues and opportunitie...

On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig gives status on redevelopment projects

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the November 14 City Council work session and the status of several redevelopment projects - 5th and Washington, 5th and Water, liquor store, parking, Ames Mill Dam, Bridge Square, and the Archer.

Northfield News note from the mayor: responsible governance when needs and resources don’t align

The city budget season begins in June with an external audit of city finances. City staff develop an initial budget based on the city’s adopted goals and policies. The City Council reviews the budget, makes suggestions for changes, and votes on ...

Honoring veterans, staying up to date with City projects, and modernizing public television funding

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

On the radio: Police Chief Elliott talks about the Fentanyl crisis

KYMN radio Public Policy This Week hosts Nathan Leaf and Rich Larson talk Chief of Police Mark Elliott about the Fentanyl epidemic, what is being done at the federal, state and local levels to combat the issue, and what resources are available.

On air with KYMN radio: Library Director Draper talks November activities

Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library.