University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Afternoon Adventures Bring Plant Science Home

University of Minnesota Extension brings plant science to youth wherever they live, while keeping it hands-on.

University Of Minnesota Extension Emerging Leaders Bring New Perspectives

Greater Minnesota is becoming more welcoming, and benefiting from the results

University Of Minnesota Extension ETC Podcast: People-Powered Science

In this new episode of the Explore, Teach, Conserve podcast, host Nate Meyer talks with Dr. Lucy Fortson from the University of Minnesot ...

Carleton Is 2nd MN College To Require Coronavirus Vaccine

Carleton ​joins Macalester College in St. Paul and a growing list of other U.S. schools to require students receive the COVID vaccine.

FAFSA Completions Down In MN: How Northfield Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Northfield area high schools.

University Of Minnesota Extension Volunteers Add Four New Species To Minnesota Bee Atlas

It's National Volunteer Week, and we'd like to celebrate by sharing a great contribution to science by Extension volunteers.

University Of Minnesota Extension ETC Podcast: Getting Your Yard And Garden Ready For Spring

In an new episode of the Explore, Teach, Conserve podcast, host Nate Meyer talked with Gary Wyatt from Extension's Forestry Team and Jul ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Dead, Bumpy Lawn

My lawn is dead and bumpy. It started as a small patch and has been spreading out daily. Any ideas?

University Of Minnesota Extension Extension Teams Up To Provide Updated Information On Baby's First Foods

When can my baby start eating solid foods? What food should I feed my baby first? How can I reduce the risk of peanut allergies? These a ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Corn Growers Association Named 2021 Friend Of 4-H

Minnesota 4-H has named the Minnesota Corn Growers Association as their 2021 Friend of 4-H. This award recognizes an individual or organ ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Sharing Land: Giving Access To Your Yard Or Garden

After gardening on balconies and in some small raised beds in a city lot for the past decade or so, I moved to a new place this year wit ...

University Of Minnesota Extension What Will You Discover During This Year's City Nature Challenge?

The City Nature Challenge has grown from a friendly competition between the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museu ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Characteristics Of Successful Dairy Farms

My work experiences have allowed me to interact with many different farmers from throughout the Upper Midwest. There seems to be a commo ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: What To Do About Knotweed?

We recently purchased a new house and discovered we have a plant called knotweed taking over the backyard. We have tried digging it out, ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Extension Master Gardeners Help Kids "Bee-Come The Change!"

For many years, Extension Master Gardeners have spent the summers in the Horticulture Teaching Garden on the St. Paul campus, sharing th ...

University Of Minnesota Extension COVID-19 Takes Its Toll On Minnesota's Craft Brewing Industry

After a decade of exponential growth in Minnesota's craft breweries, COVID-19 led to an 18 percent drop in economic activity during 2020 ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Farms See Higher Income In 2020

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Minnesota farms saw improved profitability in 2020, primarily due to higher commodity prices in the ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Tips For Controlling Crabgrass In Your Lawn

This spring is about 2.5 weeks ahead of normal based on daily temperatures and growing degree day accumulation. We just entered the wind ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 12 Weeks Of Winter: Celebrate Spring With A "Bird Day" Cake!

Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest se ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Get The Most Out Of Lawn Patch And Repair Mixes This Spring

We often see dead patches or bare spots as the snow disappears and lawns green up. This can be caused by a number of winter stresses. If ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Planting And Trellising Raspberries For Home And Community Gardens

Raspberries are a delightful fruit crop to grow in the home garden, community garden or urban farm. They are relatively easy to grow and ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Growing Cool-Season Vegetables In Minnesota

By March, gardeners are eager to start planting cool-season spring vegetables. There are some common problems with cool-season veggies i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension When To Prune Hydrangeas For Best Bloom

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular blooming woody shrubs in Minnesota landscapes and, as you'd expect, people often ask how and when ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Pine County Partnership Helps Food Insecure Families During Pandemic

Jimmie Johnson has been teaching health and nutrition through University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed in Pine County since 2015. Aware ...

Top Public High Schools In MN: Where Northfield Senior High Ranks

Northfield Senior High School is among the best public schools in the state, according to updated rankings from Niche.

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Do Fertilizers Help Or Hurt Plants?

How and when should I fertilize plants? Do plants really need it?

University Of Minnesota Extension Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Becomes A Household Name

It's been two years since the rusty patched bumble bee became the state bee of Minnesota, a designation due in no small part to Elaine E ...

In Northfield Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Rice County.

University Of Minnesota Extension 12 Weeks Of Winter: Take A Closer Look At Snowflakes

Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest se ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Pine County Partnership Helps Food Insecure Families During Pandemic

Jimmie Johnson has been teaching health and nutrition through University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed in Pine County since 2015. Aware ...

Northfield School Board Welcomes New Members

Claudia Gonzalez-George is a first generation Mexican-American.

Northfield Public School's District Office Is Moving To New Location

The office will remain closed on December 24, 25 and on January 1.

Thank You To Departing Northfield Public School Board Members Dr. Ellen Iverson And Dr. Rob Hardy

Rob was first elected to the board in 2012. He came to the board with an intense interest in education and educational issues.

Incident At Early Ventures Childcare Center In Northfield Public Schools

'It appears likely the tablets were placed in more than one child’s bottle, but we aren’t able to confirm that.'

These Northfield-Area Schools Had Recent Coronavirus Outbreaks

The Minnesota Department of Health is now publishing information related to coronavirus outbreaks in schools.

Winona State University Implements Campuswide Quarantine

A 14-day quarantine has begun immediately at Winona State University, whose campus is now closed to the public.

Northfield Public Schools Announce Learning Models For Fall

Not every grade at Northfield Public Schools will be using the same learning model to start the school year.

Northfield Public Schools Announces Summer Learning Activities

Grow your brain every day this summer!

Notice Of Filing Dates For Election To Northfield Public Schools' Board

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to August 11.

Graduation For Northfield High School Class Of 2020 Was Held Online On May 31

The entire ceremony is available for viewing on our website and includes English and Spanish captions.