The city of Northfield is discussing a 7.5 percent preliminary tax levy increase for 2020.

Over a decades-long career as a Northfield Musical Theater director and co-founder, Myrna Johnson solidified her status as a pioneer in the local arts scene.

In 2018, civil forfeitures across Minnesota reached their highest level yet under the new, more stringent reporting guidelines required which have been in place since 2010. Across Minnesota, law enforcement agencies completed 8,091 forfeitures in 2018, an increase of 239 from 2017.

For long-time educator Laura Stelter, group discussion, projects and meeting the individual needs of students are her top goals in education.

Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Services on Thursday announced the hiring of six firefighters after receiving approximately two dozen applications to fill four open firefighter spots.

A recent decision from the Minnesota Department of Corrections leaves the main Rice County Jail at risk of becoming a 90-day facility. The department argues that the change is necessary because of the dearth of recreational facilities and programming at the jail.

Representatives from the St. Paul-based Mexican Consulate gave local immigrants an overview of their rights Wednesday, and advised them of the steps they should take in case they’re taken into custody by federal officials.

Almost a year after tornadoes ripped apart Roberds Lake homes, uprooted trees and hurled just about anything that wasn't nailed down into the water, county officials are starting the cleanup process.

Longtime Northfield High School Principal Joel Leer will be on an unpaid leave of absence this fall as he travels the world with his family.

The Northfield Police Department hopes to hire a fourth patrol sergeant and an evidence technician, purchase body cameras and replace radio equipment within the next two years.

The Northfield School Board on Monday approved more than $21.3 million in construction contracts for the new Greenvale Park Elementary School.

Federal prosecutors agreed Friday not to prosecute a Bloomington man for two area bank robberies and illegally purchasing five guns in exchange for an admission of guilt in a January robbery at Northfield’s Premier Bank.

For the 27th year, Operation Backpack is bringing much-needed school supplies to Northfield Public Schools students in need.

A 2014 St. Olaf graduate is employing a unique source to make music that transcends generations.

Nine candidates for 2020 Defeat of Jesse James Days Ambassador, and another 13 vying for the title of Junior Ambassador, took turns vying for the five crowns up for grabs Friday night at Northfield Middle School.

Every chair in Buckham West’s large meeting room was taken, leaving a few latecomers to mill around the exits as one speaker after another pointed to flaws in a proposed car club planned for 466 acres just off the interstate and a review of environmental impacts the completed development mig…

Bridgewater Township and the city of Northfield are negotiating an annexation agreement that would postpone the township’s potential petition for incorporation.

A new business selling an assortment of baked goods and confections.

In 1855, German settlers built a cabin on land that is now Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. Six generations later, one of their descendants is fighting to save it.

Anyone passing by Northfield’s Central Park Aug. 7 may have noticed an anachronistic guest: Theodore Roosevelt.

After a couple of months of renovations, the Northfield Union of Youth is back in its main space.

Over the last decade, school districts, especially those serving rural areas, have found it increasingly difficult to fill all of their open positions with qualified teachers.

Caitlin Anderson

For Trish and John Shierts, of Forest Township, each day begins with dusting off their vehicles and household items.

Nearly 45 neighborhood Night to Unite celebrations took place Tuesday evening across Northfield.

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The Northfield City Council on Monday again signaled its desire for Bridgewater Township to not seek incorporation.

Last month’s spill of wastewater into the Cannon River is believed to have been caused by an incorrect placement of a pipe used to clean up tank debris and an alarm failure.

The love Linda Chamberlain and Al Breitzman feel for Northfield began last winter during the St. Olaf Christmas concert.

The Northfield Community Action Center expects to open a fourth emergency shelter within the next week to help more people who are experiencing homelessness transition to a healthy environment.

A local state representative is leading a select Senate committee tasked with addressing a local need: home ownership.

In an annual tradition, Northfield will host the Bridge Chamber Music Festival later this month, bringing a taste of the arts to the entire community over five days.

A surprise decision from the state’s Department of Corrections could put a major crimp in the Rice County budget come November. That’s when it will consider the county’s main jail a 90-day facility.

HealthFinders Collaborative has received a $65,000 grant from MNSure to help people enroll in and keep health insurance that they can afford and that meets their needs.

The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Lissa Branham with the July 2019 Making a Difference Award.

When it comes to housing in Rice County, local leaders agree: it's neither affordable nor available.

At Northfield man was injured on the morning of July 31st after a rollover crash in Northfield.

For 33 years, Bob Baker has navigated a difficult physical condition to provide friendly customer service to countless Northfield McDonald’s customers.