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The Bridgewater Township Board of Supervisors is looking to increase the number of board members from three to five.

Two members of the Northfield Charter Commission are seeking to shift the Hospital Board appointment process away from the mayor.

Autumn, otherwise known as fall, is the most dramatic time of year. The leaves are turning scarlet, yellow and orange and are dropping from the trees. It’s a beautiful display! The air smells of pumpkin soup and apple cider, we…

Northfield Public Schools is employing a multi-pronged approach to tackle implicit bias.

The Cannon River Agricultural Collaborative is a new and unique public-private-nonprofit collaborative that envisions prosperous farms, healthy soils, clean water, a thriving agricultural system and vibrant communities in the Cannon River watershed.

Minnesota musicians tour six communities in the southern region of the state this month, and Faribault is fortunate enough to be included in this ninth annual Caravan du Nord event.

With more than 40 local artists stationed at 18 locations in and around Northfield and Faribault, this weekend’s ARTour will feature everything from ceramics, glasswork and painting to pottery, bookmaking and woodwork.

Reducing the use of fossil fuel and emissions, no matter where you stand on climate change, is everyone's responsibility. And while not every change will be monumental, each of us — including local governments — need to take steps to…

More than 150 years ago, a pregnant woman and her husband did something that probably wouldn't be advised under the best of conditions today.

Two local men who reportedly possessed meth, marijuana and other drugs in a vehicle have both been charged with felonies in Rice County District Court.

A possible bike lane on College Street and a planned bumpout analysis of the more than a dozen stretches of Northfield streets set for work next year are fueling nearly $81,500 in additional project costs.

The historic Eckberg family farm dates back to when the Bernadotte Township was first founded in 1869. 150 years after its establishment, the now 130-acre farm has stood as the home for five generations of Eckbergs and was at the…

Hy-Vee, in a Thursday press release, provided additional information about the payment card incident first reported Aug. 14. This following information further explains the incident, the measures the company have taken, and some steps customers can take in response.

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Matt Hillmann discussed achievements and challenges his district has faced within the last year on Monday during an address given to local officials.

During the month of October, the American Legion is flying the American flag in honor and recognition of the VFW Last Man’s Club, World War I, World War II and Korea.

Of the 158 downtown buildings the city has attempted to inspect, 102 had fire and/or safety code violations, an average of about 2 per building, according to a report given to the City Council Tuesday.

Before coming to Faribault Public Schools as the director of teaching and learning, Ryan Krominga spent three years in Shakopee serving as a curriculum coordinator. On Wednesday, he returned with a group of 15 Faribault industry and education leaders to…