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    Redistricting is complete

    The City Council approved changes to voting boundaries and a polling place. View the changes on a map and learn about the redistricting process.

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    Adopt a catch basin

    Prevent flooding and help keep our ponds and rivers clean.

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    Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan

    A guide to enhancing Northfield’s riverfront parks into an exciting regional experience.

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  1.  Flushing a fire hydrant; water spraying out funnel at back of truck from hose from fire hydrant

    Hydrant flushing

    Watermains in Northfield will be flushed daily between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 22 through Thursday, May 26. Hydrant flushing...
  2. Master Gardeners of Rice County

    Master gardeners at the Northfield Public Library!

    The Master Gardeners of Rice County will be coming to the Northfield Public Library the third Thursday of each month from May 19 through October 13, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. to answer gardening questions. Master gardeners...
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    Interested in running for city office in the 2022 election? File by May 31

    The filing period for City offices ends at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022. City offices on the ballot for 2022 include Council Member At-Large, Council Member First Ward, and Council Member Fourth Ward. All offices are four-year terms. Candidate filing...
  4. power utility pole with transformers

    Reporting power outages and staying safe around downed wires

    Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. Customers have a number of ways to report their outage. Power outage...
  5. Rhonda Pownell 2017

    Note from the mayor: making a difference through public service

    Do you have a genuine passion and commitment for our community; value public service and community involvement; enjoy learning and working in an environment with many diverse perspectives, have a balance of courage, fearlessness, and humility? Making a difference through public service...
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    On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator Martig

    Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig announces new Community Development Director Jake Riley and discusses the City Council work session. Topics include budget, intersection of Jefferson Parkway and Jefferson Road, and potential sale of Ice Arena. Listen to interview...
  7. Sculptor John Sterner

    Art in Public: John Sterner in Conversation with Mac Gimse

    Northfield Public Library welcomes the community to take part in a conversation with sculptors, John Sterner and Mac Gimse, on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m.at the Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington Street. Conversation with sculptors...
  8. Kids waving in the zero depth entry in the Old Memorial Swimming Pool in Northfield

    Get ready for summer and preseason pool pass sale

    Purchase pool passes early and receive a 10% discount! The preseason pool pass sale is scheduled for two Saturdays, May 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday and Thursday, May 16 and 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Old Memorial Pool, 801 Seventh Street. Preseason pool pass...
  9. Bruce Anderson

    Living as if climate change matters: building energy efficiency and electrification

    The gravity of the climate emergency the world faces was highlighted by the latest report released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report’s dire, consensus science-based predictions of extreme difficulty adapting to climate change Building energy efficiency and electrification...
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    On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig

    Northfield Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig discuss the May 3 City Council meeting. Topics include quiet zone for railroad crossings, planning for Bridge Square and 5th and Water Street development projects, and building a brand for Northfield. Listen to interview...
  11. Sam Temple interview at KYMN Radio

    Sam Temple talks about Northfield Public Broadcasting

    Sam Temple, Director of Northfield Public Broadcasting, talks about programs available on NPB including Saints baseball games. Read on...
  12. 2021 Love Our City tree planting

    Sign up to volunteer for Love Our City

    Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. – noon, check-in at 8:30 a.m. at Riverside/Lions park shelter The volunteer activities will include mulching, weeding, planting flowers and trees planting and garbage pick-up in parks. Volunteer...
  13. Pride in the Park 2021 with Natalie Draper, Emily Lloyd, Robby McEachren and Sven Sundgaard

    Celebrating the second annual Pride in the Park

    Northfield Public Library invites all to celebrate and show support of the LGBTQ+ community at Northfield’s second annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 4, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Central Park, 421 Fourth Street East. Pride in the Park...
  14. Map of the Northwest Construction Project Phase 1

    Northwest Area Mill and Overlay Project starts May 2

    The City of Northfield will begin construction in the northwest area of the city on Monday, May 2, 2022 until early September. The construction area is north of Fifth Street and west of Highway 3. Northwest Area Mill and Overlay...
  15. Mark Elliott

    On air with KYMN radio: Police Chief Elliott

    Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses the D.A.R.E. Program, addressing mental issues and more. Listen to interview...
  16. 5th Street Bridge at 5th and Water streets

    Fifth Street Bridge closure

    The Fifth Street Bridge, located over the Cannon River just east of Highway 3 and Fifth Street, will be closed Monday, April 18 through late June to complete a maintenance project. 5th Street Bridge...
  17. Rhonda Pownell 2017

    Note from the mayor: helping everyone get around Northfield safely

    Whether you are choosing to walk, bike, drive or roll to move about our community, you should be able to do that safely and easily. Getting around Northfield safely...
  18. Bruce Anderson

    Living as if climate change matters

    The Northfield City Council is to be commended for being one of 16 Minnesota cities to pass a resolution declaring a climate emergency last month. They join over 2,000 jurisdictions internationally to have done so since 2016. Climate change matters...
  19. When you just want to get caught up on your rent; get Rent Help MN today

    Are you behind on your rent? RentHelpMN may be your answer.

    COVID 19 Emergency Rental Assistance is available to Minnesotans struggling to pay their rent and utility bills because of the pandemic. If you are eligible, you could receive up to 15 months total assistance. Rent help...
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  1. May 19
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