Northfield Library Round Table: Considering Going Back to School?

Thinking of returning to school?

Northfield School Board Increases Tax Levy 6.07 Percent

The preliminary tax levy increase was set at 9.8 percent but the school board opted for a 6.07-percent increase following voter approval of an increase to the operating levy.

VIDEO: Installing a Playground in St. Olaf's Regents Hall

Just inside Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Sciences' main entrance, pedestrians can walk through a hallway where their motion causes a variety of projected molecular structures to spin on the wall and present multiple views.

St. Dominic Students Give Back

As is our mission at our school, we are teaching, encouraging and leading our students into a life of service.

Former Carleton College Employee Files Lawsuit Against School

Gregory F. McCracken says he was fired after 41 years of employment because of his age and disability, which he says he incurred as a result of his work at Carleton.

Carleton College Singers to Perform at White House

The group was invited by the White House Social Office to apply for a performance spot back in September.

Kevin Dahle Named Teacher of the Year; Others Honored by Northfield Public Schools

The Northfield Education Association gave its Friend of Education Award to Chip DeMann, store manager, volunteer and former president and board member of the Northfield Historical Society.

Northfield Public Schools Receives a 'Clean' Audit

District leaders say their conservative stewardship has resulted in strong financial health.

A Prairie Home Companion Takes Over St. Olaf College

Host Garrison Keillor put a Northfield spin on his radio show Saturday night, which featured performances from the St. Olaf Choir and Orchestra—and a lot of Lutheran jokes.

VIDEO: Celebrating 100 Years of the St. Olaf Christmas Festival

Dozens of Northfield Historical Society and St. Olaf College supporters packed the museum for the unveiling and participated in some singing of their own. They sang traditional Christmas music in English, German and Norwegian.

NHS DECA Club Partners with Northfield YMCA

The student group constructed the land marking sign for the site of the new Y.

PHOTOS: Bridgewater Elementary Honors Northfield Veterans

Staff, students and their families gathered together Friday at the school for a program.

Northfield School District Levies Pass With Ease

Voters on Tuesday rescinded Northfield School District’s current $1,270 per-pupil operating levy and approved a new 10-year levy, raising the per-pupil levy to $1,604.

West Side Story Adds Show After Selling Out

Tickets can be purchased from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the activities desk at Northfield High School. They are $8 for adults and $6 for students.

Northfield Coaches Corner: Dan Meyers

Weightlifting coach Dan Meyers would like to meet Abraham Lincoln.

A Primer: Northfield School District Levy Referendum

District residents are being asked to cast ballots on two levy questions Nov. 8: whether to approve a new $1,604 per-student operating levy and whether to extend the district's current $750,000-per-year capital projects levy.

VIDEO: West Side Story at Northfield High School—Part 3

Check out the final video this week previewing West Side Story at Northfield High School.

VIDEO: West Side Story at Northfield High School—Part 2

Check out the second of three videos this week previewing West Side Story at Northfield High School.

Northfield's Chris Richardson Named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year

As the Minnesota honoree, Superintendent Richardson is a candidate among other state winners for National Superintendent of the Year, to be announced at the American Association of School Administrators convention on Feb. 16, 2011 in Houston.

VIDEO: West Side Story at Northfield High School—Part 1

Check out the first of three videos this week previewing West Side Story at Northfield High School.

Northfield School District Levy Referendum: A Primer

District residents are being asked to cast ballots on two levy questions Nov. 8: whether to approve a new $1,604 per-student operating levy and whether to extend the district's current $750,000-per-year capital projects levy.

St. Olaf Student Wows With Symphonic Tower Defense, An Online Game

St. Olaf's Jon Sandness has found success with the release of his online game Symphonic Tower Defense.

Northfield School Board, Teachers Agree to 1-Percent Salary Increase in Two-Year Pact

The previous two-year contract, which expired June 30, 2011, had a freeze on steps (years of experience) and salary for all teacher salaries.

Northfield Football Loses to Shakopee; Section Tourney Starts Tuesday

The Raiders fell 35-21 to Shakopee.

St. Olaf College Welcomes Norway's King and Queen

The Royal Majesties affirm longtime friendship with the liberal arts college.

Norway's King and Queen Arrive to Northfield, St. Olaf College

Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja are in Minnesota on an eight-day tour and make a stop today at St. Olaf College.

Northfield Teens Bound for Norway

The peace conference they will attend aims to build cultural bridges.

St. Dominic Students Pound the Pavement to Support Their School

Students at the Northfield school took part in the Minnesota Marathon for Nonpublic Schools Friday morning.

Operating Levy Increase Would Maintain Northfield School District Class Sizes, Offerings

New money would offset changes in state education funding and hold off potential budget cuts for a few years, Superintendent Chris Richardson said during Tuesday's levy information meeting.

Northfield Senior Spotlight: Joseph Larscheid

If he could be anyone for one day, Joseph Larscheid would be Katy Perry.

Northfield Senior Spotlight: Adam Akida

Adam Akida describes himself as smart, friendly and fun.

VIDEO: Behind The Scenes of KRLX—Carleton College's Radio Station

KRLX is open for another term of advertisement-free radio.

Northfield Cyberbullying PSA Winners Announced

After tallying all of the votes in the public voting, the top vote getter was “That Losing Goal,” produced by Hanna Bubser and Samantha Roback.

PHOTOS: Northfield Raiders Football Lose Homecoming Game 28-7

The Chanhassen Storm got its first win of the season on Friday against Northfield.

Matt Pederson, Madison Van Wylen Named Northfield Homecoming King and Queen

Northfield High School crowned its new royalty Friday. Madison Van Wylen was named homecoming queen and Matt Pederson was named king.

Northfield School District Prepares for Public Information Night for Levy Referendum

District officials will present information about the proposed $334 increase in the per-student operating levy Oct. 4 at Northfield High School.

Northfield Schools Improve AYP Standing

Schools deemed to have made adequate progress were Sibley Elementary, Northfield Area Learning Center and Northfield High School, according to state data released Friday.

Northfield Homecoming Queen and King to be Decided Friday

Who has your vote?

VIDEO: Northfield High School Seniors Win Powder Puff Football

The Northfield High School senior girls on Wednesday plowed through the freshmen and junior classes in the annual homecoming powder puff football games.

Carleton College Invites Northfield Community to Observe the Jewish High Holy Days

Rosh Hashanah services will be held in the Severance Great Hall at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, with dinner following at 8 p.m. Services will resume in the same location on the following day at 10 a.m., followed by a lunch.