The City of Northfield is once again reminding all residents ages 18 and older that early voting for the August primary elections has begun in Minnesota.    Some Northfield voters will have choices in two separate local elections. There are seven candidates for mayor and there are three candidates for City Council in Ward #2. The […]

Director of Library Services Natalie Draper discusses August events at the Northfield Public Library.

Scott Sannes, the principal at Spring Creek Elementary School for the past 25 years, made the abrupt announcement this week that he would retire from the position, effective almost immediately.  In a letter to the Spring Creek community, Sannes said after 25 years and much reflection, he feels it is time to try something new.   […]

In the August edition of Townies, hosts Andrew Rossow and Betsy Spethmann talk with Nora Serres, a Minnesotan who just moved to Norway.

Assistant Director of FiftyNorth Craig Swenson updates on upcoming Summer events.

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas talks the recent Rice County Fair, updates on the new Rice County Jail facility, and more.

A statement issued yesterday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Rice County is one of 19 counties to which the organization, which is the US Government’s disaster relief arm, has been authorized to provide assistance to individuals, property owners and businesses to help recover from losses suffered during the floods that occurred last […]

Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Economic Development Authority President Randy Yoder go over the most recent EDA meeting, where topics included the 5th Street & Washington intersection and other redevelopment projects.

Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann and Director of Instructional Services Hope Langston go over the new Mathematics curriculum program, Bridges in Mathematics, being implemented in Northfield Public Schools this upcoming school year.

A man from Washington state who was driving an All-Terrain Vehicle in Rice County suffered serious injuries on Sunday.   A statement issued by the Rice County Sheriff’s Office said 56-year-old Brett Richard Mikels of Sammamish, Washington, was turning his ATV around in a field when the ATV tipped over, throwing Mikels from the vehicle.   First […]