Northfield Teams Run 600 Miles + Steam & Gas Engine Club Show

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Highway 19 Closure Update + How Much Rain Fell?

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University Of Minnesota Extension Stop And Think: Consider A Critical Approach To Civic Engagement

Many community members can recall a time when they have been asked by an organization or group to take a survey or participate in a foru ...

Highway 19 Closure In Northfield Delayed

The Union Pacific Railroad company delayed the closure.

University Of Minnesota Extension Success Of Fall Lawn Seeding Depends On Rain

In a normal year, seeding your lawn in late summer or early fall is widely considered the best time. Weed pressure is somewhat lessened, ...

St. Olaf, Carleton Hiring Ahead Of 2021-22 School Year

Northfield's colleges hope to fill full- and part-time custodian, administrative assistant and public safety positions, among others.

University Of Minnesota Extension When To Harvest Grapes And Apples At Home

A common mistake that home fruit growers make is harvesting the crop too soon, especially for grapes and apples. The color changes obser ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Powdery Mildew In Flowers And Vining Vegetables

While this dry growing season has limited the appearance of most plant diseases, diseases that aren't as dependent on water have still c ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Top 3 Topics For 2021

Phones in our local extension offices were once again ringing off the hook this year. The unprecedented drought in Minnesota affected co ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Cracks, Rots, And Tough Spots: Tomato Quality Issues

If you have been able to water your vegetable garden, 2021 has been a great year for growing tomatoes. The drought has meant there is li ...

Just Food Co-op, Aldi: Grocery Stores Open On Labor Day

See which grocery stores in the Northfield area will keep or alter their hours for the upcoming Monday holiday.

University Of Minnesota Extension Five Ways To Think About Community

Thinking about my communities is giving me new energy and offering new ways to engage with people.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Northfield Area

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Rice County Historical Society Fall Flea Market

It is exciting to offer this event once again at the Rice County Historical Society grounds.

Here's How Much Rain Fell In Northfield Tuesday

Even after Tuesday's rain, Northfield will need more to come out of the drought. And the good news? It will get some, the forecast says.

University Of Minnesota Extension Fall 2021 Tax Planning For Farmers

Most government payments to farmers and small businesses require inclusion as income on your annual federal or state tax return. The con ...

Tallest Man In U.S. Dies In Minnesota At 38

Igor Vovkovinskiy​ moved from Ukraine to Minnesota so he could be treated at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

University Of Minnesota Extension Boarding Schools And American Indian Education

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Brenda Child about the legacy of the Boarding School era.

University Of Minnesota Extension See Extension At The 2021 Minnesota State Fair​

If you go to the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension activit ...

Northfield Christmas Tree Farm Fight — Plus New Census Data

Read the latest headlines out of Northfield and find updates on what's happening in town.

University Of Minnesota Extension Key Questions To Ask Before Facilitating Your Next Hybrid Meeting

But we might not really be in a face-to-face space.

Northfield Public Schools Announce Mask Policy

The Minnesota Department of Education will let local school districts decide their own masking policies ahead of the academic year.

University Of Minnesota Extension Feeding Dairy Cattle In A Drought

See the latest announcement from the University of Minnesota Extension.

Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect In Rochester, MN

The mandate comes as the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus brings a surge in new cases and hospitalizations nationwide.

How Much Northfield's Population Has Grown: U.S. Census

Rural towns in Minnesota lost population, while suburbs in the metro gained residents over the past 10 years.

University Of Minnesota Extension Common Purslane: Drought Survivor

The “common” in the name “common purslane” certainly is descriptive.

Home Prices In Northfield Area Increased Recently

National home prices are have surged over the past year; The Northfield area was no exception.

University Of Minnesota Extension Watering The Yard And Garden In Extreme Drought

A few weeks ago, we published an article about watering wisely in drought. Basic practices like watering in the morning and using mulche ...

University Of Minnesota Extension See Extension At The 2021 Minnesota State Fair​

If you go to the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension activit ...

Northfield Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Northfield area soon.

University Of Minnesota Extension Coming Clean On Soap In The Garden

Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap and water are often referred to as the holy grail ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Bee Lawn Resources From Extension

UMN Extension has new materials on everything you need to know to grow your own bee lawn! UMN researchers have spent several years study ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Managing Feed Costs On Your Dairy

For a combination of reasons, feed costs have risen sharply since the fall of 2020.

Northfield Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance

Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

COVID Cases Are Up 655 Percent In Rice County: Report

Rice County is in the middle of the pack in Minnesota when it comes to its vaccination rate.

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth In The Northeast Prepare Their Animals Projects For The Fair

Andrea Herbranson, 19, from North St. Louis County is getting her dogs in tip-top shape in preparation for the fair.

Northfield-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

University Of Minnesota Extension Starry Trek: Explore Local Lakes And Help Find Aquatic Invasive Species On August 21

Looking for a fun opportunity to get outside, explore local lakes, and be a part of the solution to aquatic invasive species problems th ...

Hospital Capacity In Northfield Area: Update

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Rice County and across MN.

Rice County Under 'Moderate' Drought

There is some good news in the forecast. There will be chances for showers and thunderstorms Thursday, this weekend, and next week as well.