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?

Prescribed Burns For City Ponds And Natural Areas In Northfield

Prairie Restoration will be completing prescribed burns on city stormwater ponds on April 22.

Resident Donates $500 For All Community Members To Enjoy A Tree During Shade Tree Sale In Northfield

The City of Northfield is accepting tree orders for the annual shade tree sale now until April 30, 2021. The city has 103 trees available.

Northfield Administrator Martig Statement On Verdict

'I am committed to continue to identify how we may eliminate racism, racial bias & racial inequities in our operations & in our community.'

Prescribed Burns For City Ponds And Natural Areas In Northfield

Prairie Restoration will be completing prescribed burns on City Stormwater Ponds on Thursday, April 22.

Blood Donations Needed In Northfield Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

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 ...

Are You Behind On Your Rent? RentHelpMN May Be Your Answer In Northfield

Coronavirus Emergency Rental Assistance is available to Minnesotans struggling to pay their rent and utility bills because of the pandemic.

Hospital Capacity In Northfield Area: Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Rice County and across MN.

4th Street Lane Shift And Parking Closure In Northfield

Fourth Street between Division and Washington streets will have a lane shift and parking lane closures in place on Monday, April 19.

Northfield Watermain Break On Highway 19

Highway 19 is still open to traffic with reduced lanes.

April 12-16 Is Severe Weather Awareness Week In Northfield

Two statewide tornado drills occurs on Thursday, April 15. The first tornado drill occurs at 1:45 p.m., when outdoor warning sirens sound.

Northfield Area Home Prices Up In Past Year

Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Rice County area.

The Compost Site On Armstrong Road Opened In Northfield On April 9

If sunset occurs before the closing time, the site will close due to darkness. The compost site does not have lights.

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 ...

How Much Of Rice County Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Northfield area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

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 ...

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Northfield Area

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives soon in the Northfield area. The pandemic continues to affect the nation's blood supply.

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 ...

Buy A Tree During Northfield's Annual Shade Tree Sale

The City of Northfield is accepting tree orders for the annual shade tree sale now until April 30, 2021.

Northfield Teen Killed In Crash Near La Crosse

One Northfield teen was killed and another was injured in the crash.

Brunch Options For Easter Sunday In Northfield

Here are restaurants in Northfield that are offering brunches for Easter Sunday.

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 ...

Rent Help Is On The Way In Northfield

Eligible renters will include households that earned 80% or less of area median income in 2020 or in the most recent month.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Rice County.

Northfield Public Library Is Forgiving Fines For National Library Week, April 4-10

The Northfield Public Library will celebrate National Library Week (April 4 to 10, 2021) with Fine Forgiveness.

Northfield Area Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Supporters Needed

​Minnesotans Wanted to Volunteer for National Teal Revolution Organized by the Clearity Foundation

Northfield Aging In Place Adaption Grant Available

This program is sponsored by Northfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority and Dakota County Community Development Agency.

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 ...

Coronavirus Cases Up In Northfield Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Minnesota is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

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 ...