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Niemisto, Hvistendahl and Riggs Featured at Deep Valley Book Festival Submitted by Jane B McWilliams on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:04pm Arts and Entertainment Three Northfield writers will be participating in the Deep Valley Book Festival of authors taking place virtually Saturday and Sunday Oct. 3-4. Susan Hvistendahl, Joy Riggs and Paul Niemisto will be promoting their books at this largest literary festival in Southern Minnesota.Niemisto is offering his "Cornets and Pickaxes" about Finnish bands in Northern Minnesota, Riggs has "Crackerjack Bands and Hometown Boosters" about her music man great-grandfather G. Oliver Riggs and Hvistendahl has three Historic Happenings books about Northfield, St. Olaf and Carleton and "Milestones and Memories of the St. Read moreComments Letter: Retired Superintendent Chris Richardson Supports Corey Butler for School Board Submitted by Corey Butler on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:54am Government This letter is shared on behalf of Dr. Chris Richardson, former superintendent of Northfield Public Schools.--------------------------------------While there are a number of very important national election races this fall, I believe that your choices for our Northfield School Board also deserve your strong consideration. I have had the privilege of knowing and working with current School Board candidate Corey Butler during my years as Superintendent of Schools in Northfield. During that time Corey was serving as a reporter and editor covering both the Northfield and Faribault School Districts. In my opinion, he went above and beyond my expectations to make sure that our community clearly understood the important educational issues the school district was facing. Read moreComments Pick up a new “Mask Up” window cling Submitted by City of Northfield on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 4:10pm Government As part of an ongoing effort to encourage community members and share the message to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth, the City of Northfield is making “Mask Up” window clings available for anyone to pick up at a variety of locations. People can attach the window clings to the inside of their window at home or in their office, dorm room, business or vehicle.“COVID-19 is front and center of everyone’s mind. With the wear a mask order, we wanted to get the message out in fun way and to tailor it to Northfield,” said Michelle Mahowald, communications and human resources director.The window clings come in two designs. One design features a cowboy hat and mask with the words “Mask up, partner.” The other features a cow wearing a mask with the words “Mask up, Northfield.” Read moreComments Northfield Public Broadcasting launches free video streaming website Submitted by City of Northfield on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 5:23pm Government The City of Northfield is launching a free video streaming website for its public access television stations.Northfield Public Broadcasting (NPB) manages community channels 180 and 187 through Charter Spectrum. The website allows anyone to stream the cable broadcast live online regardless of individual television subscription.Programming includes local historical biographies, library programs, gardening shows, city council meetings, school board meetings, church services and a variety of informational videos. A complete catalogue of NPB’s previous programming is available for viewing at any time.Northfield Public Broadcasting (NPB) was formerly known as Northfield Community Television (NCTV) and NTV26. The new branding is part of an overhaul of Northfield’s public access cable stations. While the channels were previously managed by an independent contractor, NPB functions as a new organization within the City communications department. Read moreComments Water Street will reopen in Bridge Square Submitted by City of Northfield on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 3:43pm Government On August 7, 2020, Water Street in Bridge Square will resume two-way traffic and the pedestrian barriers over the Fourth Street Bridge will be removed.The City Council passed a motion in June to temporarily close Water Street and add the barriers from June 19 until August 7.“The temporary situation approved earlier this summer provided additional pedestrian enhancements to improve access in the heart of downtown, near Bridge Square and the Cannon River,” said Public Works Director David Bennett.The City of Northfield urges motorists to always drive with caution and watch for pedestrians in city limits. Comments Give us your best shot, photographers! Submitted by City of Northfield on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:43pm Government Northfield is in the process of updating the city website. The City is seeking new photos of community members enjoying events, activities, city parks, landscapes and cityscapes, culture and art, and nature and animals. Photographs must be original and taken in the last two years.Want to show off your amazing photos for all of Northfield and the world to see? Submit your photos by Thursday, August 6. Photographers will get photo credit on the city’s website.See requirements and submit at: ci.northfield.mn.us/photo Comments River Bend Nature Center Annual Meeting to be Held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Submitted by Jane B McWilliams on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 9:00pm Misc The 2020 Annual Meeting of River Bend Nature Center will be held virtually at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30. Given the complications of an in-person gathering, the board decided to hold the meeting online.There will be the election of two board members.Executive Director Breanna Wheeler will give the Annual Report, including the adjustments the Center is making in its programing in response to the challenges the pandemic has created. She and staff will also talk about how they are planning for the year ahead.The Center’s Gambling Manager, Stacy Dupont will give the annual Charitable Gambling Star Report.For more information about how to join the meeting and for copies of meeting documents, contact:Breanna Wheeler, Executive DirectotPhone 507-332-7151http://www.rbnc.org Read moreComments Governor Walz Mandates Face Coverings in Minnesota, Supersedes and Terminates City of Northfield Ordinance Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 5:00pm Government Executive Order effective Saturday, July 25, 2020Northfield, MN (July 23, 2020) -On July 22, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-81 (EO 20-81) mandating face covering use in many public spaces. Under EO 20-81, Minnesotans must wear a face covering in indoor businesses, indoor public settings, and outdoors when it is not possible to maintain social distancing; they must also follow related industry guidance on the Stay Safe Minnesota Website.The Northfield City Council had requested the Governor mandate indoor facial coverings statewide at their July 7th meeting. Additionally, the City Council recently approved an indoor mandated facial covering Ordinance for the City of Northfield at their July 21, 2020 meeting but is now null and void due to the Governor’s action. Read moreComments Early Months of Opioid Response Project Yield Success, Hope Submitted by Joy Riggs on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:33am Food Health The Rice County Integrated Opioid Response Project has made impressive strides in addressing the impact of opioid drug misuse throughout Rice County. In its first six months, it addressed the local availabililty of Medication-Assisted Treatment, and it referred more than 50 people to local services that support opiate use disorder treatment and recovery."Providers in Rice County have been desperate for these services for over 10 years, and we have worked with clients in crisis who have struggled to get the services they need and deserve," said Yvette Marthaler, Rice County chemical health social worker. "The Opioid Response Project provides treatment and hope for people and our community." Read moreComments RiverBend Nature Center Seeks Board Members Submitted by Jane B McWilliams on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 2:53pm Misc Do you care about environmental education, outdoor recreation and restoration of natural lands?River Bend Nature Center is looking for new members to serve on the Center’s Board of Directors.Candidates will be voted on at the 2020 Annual Meeting on July 30.RBNC board members may serve two three-year terms. The board meets once a month to work with Center staff to establish programs to implement the Center’s mission:“ . . . to help people discover, enjoy, understand and preserve the incredible natural world that surrounds us.” Located in Faribault on the Straight River, RBNC is comprised of over 700 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands. Extensive trails provide places to walk, ski and bicycle.During the school year, staff provides environmental education programs for schools and other groups. During the summer, various camps with environmental themes attract children of all ages. Read moreComments Overnight construction on Seventh Street Submitted by City of Northfield on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:12am Government Concrete crews will be on-site during the early morning hours of Friday, June 5 to complete concrete sawing and sealing on Seventh Street concrete parking bays between Water Street and Washington Street. This work will require the parking bays to be closed between midnight and 6 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020.Swenke Ims Contracting LLC of Kasson, Minnesota is the prime contractor for the $3.72 million project. Read moreComments

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