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A summary of the news from this past week in Northfield, Minnesota. 

A summary of the news from around Northfield, Minnesota this past week

 Ronica Roberson, managing editor of the Entertainment Guide, highlights some of the upcoming events in the area. 

The news from around Northfield, Minnesota on March 14th, 2025: Community Survey Shows That Residents Feel Overall Satisfied and Safe in Northfield; Concerns about Housing and Taxes Expressed Dundas Police Department Hires an Additional Part-Time Officer; Struggles With Finding Enough Staff Northfield Community Ed Hosts Performance of the Little Mermaid Tonight and Tomorrow

 Kelli Podracky, Executive Director of the Northfield Union of Youth, talks about the Wallflower House that opened last month to provide safe shelter for young people who need it, and possibilities for providing emergency shelter in the future. 

Jon Olson discusses the current global security situation, focusing on the war in Ukraine. Olson previously hosted National Security This Week on KYMN Radio.

 Bill North of Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library talks about the upcoming library Puzzle Playoff on Saturday, March 25, from 10:30-12:30. The event will be held on ZOOM so that participants can compete from their favorite puzzle making spot and with as many as 6 puzzling partners at any one time. Teams can register here .  

The news from around Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, March 13th, 2025: Northfield Shares Set to Give $262,000 to the Community This Year Northfield School Leaders Head to the Capital & Meet With State Legislators; District Leaders Share Their Impressions Rice County to Offer Skywarn Storm Training on March 24th

KYMN’s Logan Wells discusses last night’s Northfield City Council meeting. Topics include the city’s Environmental Scan (review of city operations), as well as results from the community engagement survey and focus groups.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025:  Annual Police Report Shows Decrease in Crime in Northfield from 2020 to 2024; Increase in the Number of Traffic Stops & Citations in 2024 Northfield Public Library Announces Changes to the eAudiobooks Program

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the March 10 City Council meeting. 

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann recognizes several student honorees, discusses Day at the Capitol, and reviews potential budget reduction recommendations determined by several representative budget committees. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025: Body of local ice fisherman recovered from Cannon Lake Northfield Area Fire And Rescue Preparing for Insurance Review This Year Northfield City Council Meets Tonight For A Work Session To Discuss The Strategic Plan

 Owner Therese Chapman and Manager Sarah Polsinger of Forget Me Not Florist in Northfield discuss the history and services of the floral shop. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, March 10th, 2025:   Northfield Public Schools Publishes Budget Reduction Proposals; Public Forum Rescheduled to April 3rd Northfield School Board Meets for a Regular Meeting Tonight

 Director of Library Services Natalie Draper discusses the upcoming events at the library in March, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, March 7th, 2025:  Northfield FFA Chapter Sees Success & Several Awards In Its First Year Arts Guild Hosts Auditions for  Shakespeare In Love

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, March 6th, 2025: The Northfield Snow Emergency Continues  The Northerly Gales set to Perform at the Paradise Center for the Arts Northfield Public Library Hosts Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop

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The Streets & Parks Manager of the City of Northfield, Charlie Fredricks, discusses snow removal in the city. Topics include Snow Emergency Policies and how the city goes about snow removal. 

 Chris Kennelly of the Northfield Hockey Association discusses the partnerships for funding and building a new ice arena as well as a push for fundraising until April 15. Visit northfieldicearena.org for more information and to donate. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025:  Fire Chief Tom Nelson Offers Advice About How To Handle Emergency Vehicles and Situations  Spring Load Restricts Go Into Effect 2024 Police Report the Main Item on the Northfield City Council Agenda

 Northfield Retirement Community HR Representative Melissa Gilpin discusses her role at NRC. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, March 3rd, 2025:  Wall Street Road closes as phase 1 of improvements starts All School Art Show Open Until March 15th at the Northfield Arts Guild Northfield Public Schools Preparing Budget Reduction Recommendations For March 11th Meeting