Northfield City Council seeking interested persons to fill a City Council vacancy for 2022

The Northfield City Council invites persons interested in being appointed to fill a Council Member Ward 1 vacancy to submit an application to the city clerk no later than 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022. The term of the appointment will be for approximate...

On air with KYMN radio: Councilor Nakasian and City Administrator Martig

Suzie Nakasian is resigning from the Northfield City Council and reflects on the work of the council during her tenure. City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the process to fill Nakasian’s term and reviews the June 21 City Council meeting.

Independence Day fireworks July 4, 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle School

The Northfield fireworks display will be held on Monday, July 4 starting at 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle School. Viewing areas near the fireworks display include Northfield Middle School parking lot and south fields, Tyler Park, and the fields north of Je...

On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the June 14 City Council work session. Topics include the Riverfront Enhancement Plan, Bridge Square concept plan, redevelopment project on Fifth and Water streets, comprehensive financial report.

Sam Temple talks about Northfield Public Broadcasting

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

Summer Concert Series

The Northfield Public Library presents a Summer Concert Series. All concerts start at 6 p.m. Storytime and bookmobile start at 5:30 p.m. This is part of the Books & Stars program.

June 15 - Everett Smithson Band (Central Park)

June 22 - Salsa del Sol (W...

Note from the mayor: honoring those that have sacrificed for us

On Memorial Day each year we pause to remember the Americans who have died defending our country and freedom.  Memorial Day was established in 1866 to honor union soldiers of the Civil War but is now a day set aside to remember all American milit...

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.

“We’re eager to hear from community members about their experiences in...

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.

Move your body and learn a variety of gypsy dances from Turkey, Egypt, India, and more, as well a...

Master gardeners at the Northfield Public Library!

The Master Gardeners of Rice County will be coming to the Northfield Public Library the second Thursday of each month from May 19 through October 13, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. to answer gardening questions.

Master gardeners can provide answers to a lot of comm...

Reporting power outages and staying safe around downed wires

Here is a message from Xcel Energy

When it comes to restoring power, top priority is given to situations that threaten public safety, such as live downed wires. Repair priority is based on what will restore power to the largest number of customers most qui...

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?

People with ...

Register your Night to Unite party

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, will be celebrated throughout Northfield as the Night to Unite. 

Northfield residents are encouraged to host a neighborhood gathering to meet one another and promote community safety. All registered hosts will receive a fr...

On air with KYMN radio: Police Chief Elliott

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about ‘Coffee with a Cop’ where people can visit with a Northfield officer over coffee and the new Rice County community-based coordinator who will help respond to non-police calls for people in crisis.

River wall repair

Repair work is set to begin on the Cannon River limestone river wall during the week of June 20, 2022. The project includes the west river wall and upper Riverwalk wall between the west side Riverwalk access from Water Street to the pedestrian bridge.

Cons...

Winners of the 2022 Stormwater Pollution Poster Contest announced

The Clean River Partners and the City of Northfield presented the winners of the 2022 Stormwater Pollution Poster Contest during the City Council meeting on June 7. Northfield students in grades 2 through 5 were asked to create a poster that represented t...

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...