School Board Approves 2013-14 Calendar

Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.

Superintendents, Kline Talk About Sequestration, School Safety

In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about a recent visit he and other area superintendents had with Republican Congressman John Kline, who represents the Second Congressional District in Minnesota.

Public Meetings Scheduled for 'Global Calendar' Discussion

Superintendent Chris Richardson said the board wants to continue researching calendars from around the world and speak with the Northfield community about what's important to them and what would help students the most.

Commissioners Hear Public Health, Three Rivers Community Action Updates

Here’s a look back at Tuesday’s Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Craigslist: The Best of Northfield—A Horse, Metal Detector and XBOX

What's Northfield selling on the web?

Northfield Hospital’s Long Term Care Center to Participate in ‘Learning Collaborative’ with Stratis Health

The Long Term Care Center will be a collaborative partner in a campaign called Acting Together to Achieve Excellence.

Fire Call, Burglary, Neighbor Dispute: Sheriff's Report

These are the calls the Rice County Sheriff's Office received for Feb. 22-25.

BBB: Be Careful with Authorizations Holds

Here are the Better Business Bureau's tips for February.

Beaumaster: Teens Beware of Abusive Relationships

Rice County Attorney Paul Beaumaster shares his most recent column.

MAP: Vandalism in Northfield (Jan. 18-Feb. 24, 2013)

Here's a look back at the last month's reports of vandalism/property damage to Northfield Police.

Capitol Review: Catching Up with Our Legislators

Here's a look at what our legislators have bene up to the past week.

Police Blotter: Assault, Accident, Threats

The Northfield Police Department's crime report for Feb. 22-24.

Thanks for the Support, Northfield

This is my final week as editor of Northfield Patch.

Dakota County's Most Wanted for February

A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

71-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Attacks Husband with Hammer: Crime Roundup

In other crime news from around the South Metro region, a Shakopee man is charged with breaking nose of neighbor who doubted he was an MMA fighter.

A Tragic Death in Apple Valley, Burnsville May Loosen Liquor Law: South Metro News Roundup

In other top headlines from the past week, expansion begins at Fairview Hospital campus.

The Most Recent Northfield Births—Feb. 24, 2013

Here are the most recent babies born at the Northfield Hospital.

Local Voices: State Gymnastics, School Calendar Changes

Do you have something to say? Put it in writing and email northfield@patch.com to get signed up.

Sen. Thompson Talks Education, Taxes

Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 58), who represents the Dakota County precinct of Northfield, gives a legislative update.

Week in Review: Missing Man Found, Northfield Makes 'Tonight Show,' Snow Emergency

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

Sheriff: Wood Post Goes Through Car's Windshield

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.

Snow Emergency Declared in Northfield

The snow emergency is in effect for 72 hours.

The Most Recent Homes Sold in Northfield—Feb. 23, 2013

Check out the latest homes that sold in the Northfield area.

Movie Reviews: Snitch, Rubberneck, A Good Day to Die Hard, Beautiful Creatures

Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Rosemount.

Northfield Open Houses This Weekend

Looking for a home? Here are a few you can check out this weekend.

No Snow Day: Northfield Students React Via Twitter

Northfield Public Schools are open Friday as neighboring districts—Faribault, Randolph, Kenyon—are either closed or have a two-hour delay as a snow system moved through the area overnight and continues to drop snow.

Police Blotter: Missing Person, Accident, Child Protection

The Northfield Police Department's crime report for Feb. 19-21.

Chamber Announces Business Award Winners

The Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Ambassador of the Year were named.

The Most Recent Northfield Deaths—Feb. 21, 2013

Here are the most recent people to pass away in Northfield or who had ties to Northfield.

Rep. David Bly Provides Updates, to Meet with Constituents

Rep. David Bly (D-Northfield) represents District 20B.

Burglaries, Child Protection, K-9 Callouts: Sheriff's Report

These are the calls the Rice County Sheriff's Office received for Feb. 19-20.

Sixth-Grade Orchestra Performs at Minneapolis Convention Center

The students performed at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic.

Rice County's Most Wanted for February

A rundown of the top suspects for which the Rice County’s Sheriff’s Office is searching.

Three Northfield Middle School Students Reach Regional Spelling Bee

Hannah Pahs, Jackson Hillman and Anna Weber were among the 56 participants from within the Southeast Service Cooperative’s region.

Northfield's Bakke Semifinalist for Teacher of the Year

Bakke is a first-grade teacher at Greenvale Park Elementary.

Police Blotter: Downtown Accident, Theft, Vandalism

The Northfield Police Department's crime report for Feb. 15-18.

All-Day, Everyday Kindergarten for All Schools?

In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson addresses the push from both Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature to move school districts to have all-day, everyday kindergarten for students.

Craigslist: The Best of Northfield—Snowboards, Comic Books, NASCAR Collectibles

What's Northfield selling on the web?

Northfield News Makes Headlines on 'Tonight Show'

The mention of the News can be seen at 2:17 in the video.

Capitol Review: Northfield Legislators Introduce Several New Bills

Northfield legislators are digging into the session authoring bill after bill. Find out what they're working on.