DEATH NOTICE: Michael K. Carver, 58

Michael K. Carver, age 58, of St. Louis Park, formerly of Northfield & Minneapolis, passed away July 3, 2013, of cancer.

An Unconventional Landing

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

Spirits Not Dampened at Rain-Delayed Y Kids Tri

Participants, volunteers and spectators show enthusiasm at fourth annual event at Old Memorial Park.

Stopping the Floods

Flooding Unearths Gas Main

Flooding Washes Out Armstrong Road

North Oak Residents Displaced by Flood

Most of the impacted residents are staying with relatives, while the rest are spending the night at local motels.

Saving Froggy Bottoms Pub

Employees, patrons and friends worked to save the Northfield pub from financial disaster on Saturday afternoon.

MN Casting Call for SONY film - Boy 8-10 years old (caucasian)

Cannon River Swells with Early Morning Rainfall

The river through downtown Northfield quickly rose several feet after more than four inches of rain fell during the morning hours.

July 13 flood

UPDATE: Flooding Hits Northfield, Dundas

Stormy Weather Forces Postponement of Y Kids Tri Until Sunday

The fourth annual event has been moved until 9 a.m. Sunday. It will be a swimming and running event.

UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 1:30 A.M. Sunday

Even though rain in the Northfield area ended mid-morning on Saturday, the Cannon River is expected to rise overnight.

City Hall Renovation Progressing

From the City of Northfield, here is the Administrator's Memorandum for July 12.

Police Issue Alert for Telephone Scammers

Residents reportedly are receiving calls asking for money for family members in need.

Best of the Blogs: Problem with Pets in Cars, Inspiring the Struggling, Sizzling Summer Programs

Here are recent posts from Northfield bloggers.

Northfield Police Blotter: Domestic, Liquor Violation, Accident

Here is the Northfield Police Department crime report for July 10-11.

DFLer Thomas Craft Files to Try to Oust John Kline from Congress

Craft joins former DFL state Rep. Mike Obermueller in Minnesota Second District race, according to Politics in Minnesota. Meanwhile Kline reported $1.1 million in his campaign coffers, the Star Tribune said.

‘Grown Ups 2’ in Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”

Craigslist: The Best in Northfield—Tractor, Porsche, Tandem

See what Northfield is selling on the web.

HCI funds 10 “Investing in Youth” grants to benefit area youth

Northfield Continues to Mourn Maggie Lee

Lee, the former Northfield News editor and community leader, died Monday at age 92.

Delays, Delays, Delays

Northfield’s Sixth Street reconstruction project now is slated to wrap up in late August.

It Has, It Does, and It Will

American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Rice County Relay for Life

Nothing Beets Northfield on Instagram

Hockey and scenery—what else could you want?

Fresh Summer Vegetables, Greek Pastry, Leather Goods, Break Dancing, and Chainsaw Art at Saturday’s Riverwalk Market Fair

'Introduction to iPads for Elementary School Parents' Class Being Offered

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Rice County Fair

Community Update

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Culver's

Bluegrass Band tonight at Way Park Books and Stars

Northfield Police Blotter: Fire Call, Theft, Vandalism

Here is the Northfield Police Department crime report for July 8-9.

Poll: 3/4 in Second District Want Immigration Reform in 2013

A John Kline vote against the current bill would make 44 percent of likely voters less likely to support him, the Public Policy Polling survey said.

Women Farmland Owners Invited to Discussion, Field Tour on July 23

River Bend Nature Center Animal Ambassadors Meet and Greet

Hiking at Night Program Offered at River Bend

An open house for Open Door Nursery School

Third Annual Eat Local Farm Tour is July 20

Northfield's Just Food Co-op is among the sponsors.