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VIDEO: Northfield Memorial Day Service
Hundreds of people joined together on a beautiful Monday morning at the Northfield Area Veterans Memorial Park to remember our fallen soliders.
UPDATED: Rice County in Severe Thunderstorm Warning
UPDATED: 7:05 p.m Northwester Rice County is now in a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. AT 703 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS OF 65 MPH.
UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Warning No Longer In Effect
UPDATED: 2:20 p.m. The severe thunderstorm warning is no longer in effect for Rice County.
Joe Gasior Files for Northfield City Council At-Large Seat
Joe Gasior has filed for the at-large Northfield City Council seat up in this year's election.
Rice County Commissioners Tackle Full Agenda
Follow Northfield Patch onA Twitter A | Like us onA Facebook A | Sign up for our dailyA newsletter Here is a look back at the May 22A Rice County Board of Commissioners A meeting.
Four Seeking Two Rice County Commissioner Seats to Represent Northfield
Two people have stepped forward to represent Northfield's two districts on the Rice County Board of Commissioners.
Rice County Habitat for Humanity Raise the Roof Dinner and Silent Auction
Rice County Habitat for Humanity is holding its annual Raise the Roof Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Faribault.
Handgun Permits on the Rise in Northfield, Rice County
Purchasing a handgun for personal use is not a simple process in Minnesota, but that hasn't stopped an ever-growing number of Northfield residents.A In 2006, 46 Northfield residents were issued a permit to purchase a handgun, according to data provided by the Northfield Police Department , which is responsible for processing and approving those ... (more)
Candidate Filing for City, County Races Opens Tuesday
If you've been chomping at the bit to raise your hand and run for a local elected office, your time has come.
Kenyon Man Charged in Murder for Hire Plot
A Kenyon man, accused of trying have a Mankato man killed, is taken down by an undercover cop in Northfield.
Carleton Memo Shows 35 Staffers to Work in Downtown Space
A week after it was announced that Carleton College would purchase the 200 Division St.
Carleton College to Host Public Panel Discussion on the Ethics of Healthcare Access
On Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m., Carleton College will host a public panel discussion on the ethics of healthcare access in America.
Police: Man Offers Golf Cart for Murder of Ex's New Lover
A Kenyon man already charged with beating his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend in January with a flashlight has now been charged with trying to arrange for an acquaintance to kill the man in exchange for a used golf cart and his father's all-terrain vehicle.
Charges: Man Conspired To Kill Boyfriend Of Ex-Girlfriend
MINNEAPOLIS - A 26-year-old Kenyon man is accused of trying to hire another man to kill the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend, according to charges filed Wednesday by the Rice County Attorney's Office.
VIDEO: Toward Zero Deaths Seat Belt Campaign Kick Off
A seat belt savedA Dani Fiebelkorn's life. The teen was driving on Interstate 35 last October when she fell asleep at the wheel, flipping the car through a ditch and coming to a rest upside down.
Beaumaster: Prescription Drug Abuse Needs Everyone's Attention
For the last year Rice County has waged a "Take It to the Box" campaign, encouraging people to bring unused prescription drugs to black boxes found at law enforcement stations in Northfield and Faribault.
Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession
A 44-year-old Faribault woman stopped by Northfield Police for reportedly driving erratically Thursday afternoon has been charged with felony possession of methamphetamine .
Rice County Property Taxes Up; Residents Paying Sooner as Deadline Looms
When they pay their bill, many homeowners in Rice County and throughout the state of Minnesota are shelling out more.
Carleton College Purchases Building at 200 Division St.
Carleton College has purchased the building at 200 Division St. in downtown Northfield, according to an email sent to Carleton faculty and staff from Fred Rogers, the college's vice president and treasurer.
Albertville Mom, Friends Searching for Missing Teen Believed to Be in Rice County
An Albertville, MN, mother is seeking the public's help in finding her 15-year-old daughter after she went missing Friday night after 9:30 p.m. Tina Windom of Albertville, a city about 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis, said she hasn't seen her daughter, Cossette Carr, a freshman at St.
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