St. Olaf Student Arrested, Charged After Attacking Students: Officials

The Northfield Police Department said officers responded to St. Olaf College on Sunday for a report of a student stabbing another student.

Mother’s Day 2022 Gifts: What Do Northfield Moms Really Want?

Here are some ideas for treating Mom this Mother's Day.

Mother’s Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Northfield

Here are some options to treat Mom to this Mother's Day.

Northfield High School Is Among MN's Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance, and more.

Northfield PD Begins Mental Health Program For Officers: Report

Officers will meet with a mental health professional to learn how to deal with the stress of the job.

How Much Would A Good Home Cleaning Cost In The Northfield Area?

Top-rated cleaning professionals are available to help get your house next-level clean.

Northfield City Administrator Gets Raise After Performance Review

The 5.85 percent raise brings his 2022 salary to $172,473.60​.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2022: When To See Fireballs Over Northfield

This week is supposed to be dreary, but you may still catch a glimpse of the Lyrid meteor shower and its fireballs.

Rice County Sheriff's Office Donates Gear To Ukraine

The Rice County Sheriff's Office donated four standard ballistic vests and one tactical ballistic vest that had recently expired.

Northfield Runner Finishes 2022 Boston Marathon: Unofficial Results

Monday's marathon was the second in six months, as the 2021 Boston Marathon was pushed back from its traditional April date to October.

St. Olaf Asst. Professor Earns Social Justice Award

Part of the award includes receiving a stipend to carry out a social justice project next year.

Fifth Street Bridge Will Close Monday For Maintenance

The bridge will remain closed until late June.

Northfield Under 'Severe Thunderstorm Warning': NWS

The warning is in effect until 2:45 p.m.

Northfield Public Broadcasting To Air Vixen, Saints Games

The games will be shown on Charter Spectrum channel 180.

Northfield Appoints 4 Fire Captains

Each new captain will also have an additional field of responsibility.

Students Hung Black Clay Figure In Art Class: Northfield Middle School

The specific punishment for the students can't legally be disclosed due to The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, officials said.

Northfield's Tree Sale Is Now Open

175 trees are available.

Northfield Residents Can 'Adopt A Catch Basin'

The program aims to keep the city's catch basins clean to reduce flooding and keep the water clean.

Winter Weather To Linger A Little Longer In Northfield

Forecasts show there is a slight chance of rain and snow for much of the next week in Northfield.

Northfield To Host Shredding Event For Residents

The event will take place April 16 from 9 a.m.-noon at the city's Maintenance Facility.

Northfield Has Plans For Liquor Store Site After Purchase

The city council acquired the property and plans to redevelop it into a multi-use, multi-story project that includes a new liquor store.

Rice County Added 232 Residents In 2021: US Census

Minnesota's total population grew by just 225 residents in 2021, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Northfield Man Charged With Tax Crimes

He bought tobacco out-of-state and didn't pay over $6,600 in tobacco taxes.

Here's How Much Snow To Expect In Northfield Wednesday: NWS

Snow, albeit not much of it, is on the forecast for Wednesday, with a slight chance on Friday.

City Of Northfield: Living As If Climate Change Matters

This is the first in a monthly series from members of Northfield's Environmental Quality Commission. Bruce Anderson is a member of the C ...

Missing Northfield-Area Woman Found Dead In Rochester Snow Pile

Mercedez Rocha was declared missing Feb. 18, and the Northfield Police Department asked for the public's help in finding her.

100 Worst Polluters In MN: Northfield Plant Makes The List

A new report from the Star Tribune documents the 100 worst greenhouse gas polluters in Minnesota.

Last Frost Date: When Is It Time To Plant A Garden In Northfield?

See the average date of the final spring freeze in Northfield, and when to start planting the most popular items for the garden.

Best STEM High Schools In MN: See How Northfield Ranks

The rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education data, test scores, college data and student reviews.

Best Places To Live In America 2022: Where Northfield Ranks

The best place to live in the United States is Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. Here's where Northfield ranks.

Carleton Baseball Goes 2-1 In Opening Week At U.S. Bank Stadium

Knights post 10-2 win over UW-Eau Claire Thursday after Kiefer Lord pitched a gem in an Opening Day win over St. Scholastica on Tuesday.

Dakota County COVID Cases Down On Pandemic's 2-Year Anniversary

Community levels in Dakota County are considered low by the CDC. However, Rice County is the state's only county where levels are high.

Honors Keep Rolling In For Northfield Senior Goaltender

Maggie Malecha was the NHS Student of the Week, the state's Senior Goaltender of the Year and she received the Herb Brooks Award.

Rice County Board Of Commissioners Begins Redistricting Process

Residents can submit redistricting plans until April 6. After an April 12 public hearing, the new district map must be adopted by April 26.

St. Olaf Hockey Wins MIAC Playoffs, Advances To NCAA Tournament

The Oles upset No. 4 ranked Augsburg 5-2 in the title game and will visit St. Norbert in an NCAA first-round contest Saturday in Wisconsin.

Rice County Historical Society: In-Person Program: 'Early African American Experience In Southeast Minnesota' With Mica Anders

Ander’s initial research included looking through decades of US Census records.

Northfield's Quarterback Club Closing For Repairs March 14

The restaurant said it will close for no more than two weeks to make improvements to the kitchen, replace the furnace and add a new cooler.

Northfield Chamber Of Commerce & Tourism: Free Technical Assistance For Small Businesses In Northfield

MCCD is a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) located in Minneapolis.

Teacher Salaries In MN: Where Northfield Ranks

Average public school teacher pay in Minnesota ranges widely by district and region, and starting salary can be dramatically lower.

Woman Pleads Guilty In July Dakota County Killing

The guilty plea is in connection with the killing of 55-year-old Chris Lafontaine​ in Greenvale Township.