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    Memorial Day

    Remember and honor. City offices are closed Monday, May 30.

  2. ameican-democracy-voting-booth

    Interested in running for city office?

    File by May 31. City offices on the ballot are Council Member At-Large, Council Member First Ward, and Council Member Fourth Ward.

  3. Adopt A Catch Basin

    Adopt a catch basin

    Prevent flooding and help keep our ponds and rivers clean.

  4. Spring Creek pavilion

    Reserve a park

    Host a private or public event at a city park. Select parks have shelters available.

  5. Ames Park walkway with fall leaves

    Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan

    A guide to enhancing Northfield’s riverfront parks into an exciting regional experience.

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  1. People at the department of motor vehicle counter

    Northfield DMV wants your feedback

    The City of Northfield is conducting a survey to learn more about how well the City of Northfield DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) office is serving the community. DMV survey...
  2. belly dancer on a beach

    Join the Gypsy Dance Class

    Community members are invited to join the Gypsy Dance Class every Tuesday in June from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington Street. Gypsy Dance Class...
  3. Jan Mitchell

    Good news on the environment: a talk with Jan Mitchell

    Community members are invited to attend a program about the environment with local resident Jan Mitchell on Thursday, June 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington Street. Jan Mitchell...
  4. Author Diane Wilson standing in front of a big tree

    Author talk with Diane Wilson on The Seed Keeper

    Community members are invited to an author talk with Diane Wilson on Tuesday, June 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington Street. Diane Wilson...
  5. Samuel Wilbert Tucker: The Story of the Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit

    Author talk with Nancy Noyes Silcox

    Community members are invited to an author talk with Nancy Noyes Silcox on her book, Samuel Wilbert Tucker: The Story of the Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in on June 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library. Nancy Noyes Silcox...
  6. list of events on the community calendar

    City launches free online community event calendar

    City of Northfield communications staff has set up a free online community event calendar that allows Northfield organizations to submit and display events in one place. Google Translate allows translation of community events in several languages. Community calendar...
  7. microphone and acoustic isolation foam

    On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell, Communications Director Mahowald, and Library Director Draper

    Mayor Rhonda Pownell, Communications Director Michelle Mahowald, and Director of Library Services Natalie Draper talk about the new online city events calendar. Listen to interview...
  8. Natalie Warren is a paddle boat

    Author talk with adventurer Natalie Warren

    Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, 2,000 Miles to the Arctic. Community members are invited to an author talk with author and adventurer Natalie Warren on Tuesday, May 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington Street. Natalie Warren...
  9. pickleball courts

    Pickleball courts closure

    The pickleball courts located in Riverside Park will close Monday, May 23, 2022 until mid-June for construction. Crews will be replacing the existing courts with new sub-base, pavements and surfacing. Pickleball courts...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig

    Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the May 17 City Council meeting. Topics include electric vehicle car share program, tax increment financing for Heritage Lofts, and sidewalk chalking. Listen to interview...
  11. Master Gardeners of Rice County

    Master gardeners at the Northfield Public Library!

    The Master Gardeners of Rice County will be coming to the Northfield Public Library the third Thursday of each month from May 19 through October 13, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. to answer gardening questions. Master gardeners...
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    Interested in running for city office in the 2022 election? File by May 31

    The filing period for City offices ends at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022. City offices on the ballot for 2022 include Council Member At-Large, Council Member First Ward, and Council Member Fourth Ward. All offices are four-year terms. Candidate filing...
  13. power utility pole with transformers

    Reporting power outages and staying safe around downed wires

    Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. Customers have a number of ways to report their outage. Power outage...
  14. Rhonda Pownell 2017

    Note from the mayor: making a difference through public service

    Do you have a genuine passion and commitment for our community; value public service and community involvement; enjoy learning and working in an environment with many diverse perspectives, have a balance of courage, fearlessness, and humility? Making a difference through public service...
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    On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig

    Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig announces new Community Development Director Jake Riley and discusses the City Council work session. Topics include budget, intersection of Jefferson Parkway and Jefferson Road, and potential sale of Ice Arena. Listen to interview...
  16. Bruce Anderson

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

    The gravity of the climate emergency the world faces was highlighted by the latest report released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report’s dire, consensus science-based predictions of extreme difficulty adapting to climate change Building energy efficiency and electrification...
  17. Sam Temple interview at KYMN Radio

    Sam Temple talks about Northfield Public Broadcasting

    Sam Temple, Director of Northfield Public Broadcasting, talks about programs available on NPB including Saints baseball games. Read on...
  18. Pride in the Park 2021 with Natalie Draper, Emily Lloyd, Robby McEachren and Sven Sundgaard

    Celebrating the second annual Pride in the Park

    Northfield Public Library invites all to celebrate and show support of the LGBTQ+ community at Northfield’s second annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 4, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Central Park, 421 Fourth Street East. Pride in the Park...
  19. Map of the Northwest Construction Project Phase 1

    Northwest Area Mill and Overlay Project starts May 2

    The City of Northfield will begin construction in the northwest area of the city on Monday, May 2, 2022 until early September. The construction area is north of Fifth Street and west of Highway 3. Northwest Area Mill and Overlay...
  20. 5th Street Bridge at 5th and Water streets

    Fifth Street Bridge closure

    The Fifth Street Bridge, located over the Cannon River just east of Highway 3 and Fifth Street, will be closed Monday, April 18 through late June to complete a maintenance project. 5th Street Bridge...
  21. Rhonda Pownell 2017

    Note from the mayor: helping everyone get around Northfield safely

    Whether you are choosing to walk, bike, drive or roll to move about our community, you should be able to do that safely and easily. Getting around Northfield safely...
  22. Bruce Anderson

    Living as if climate change matters

    The Northfield City Council is to be commended for being one of 16 Minnesota cities to pass a resolution declaring a climate emergency last month. They join over 2,000 jurisdictions internationally to have done so since 2016. Climate change matters...
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  1. May 30
  2. Offices closed for Memorial Day

    Enjoy the holiday.
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  1. Jun 2
  2. Special Planning Commission Meeting and Work Session

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  1. Jun 4
  2. Pride in the Park

    Northfield Public Library invites all to celebrate...
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  1. Jun 7
  2. City Council Meeting

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  1. Jun 8
  2. Library Board Meeting

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  1. Jun 9
  2. Human Rights Commission Meeting

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  3. Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Meeting

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