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Rice County has nearly five times the number of coronavirus cases it did two weeks ago. But that doesn’t surprise Deb Purfeerst.

Northfield High School Honors Art students will still be recognized in an approximately two-week art show beginning Friday through June 6.

Last week, Minnesota’s legislature overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by local Rep. Bob Vogel, R-Elko New Market, to crack down on the growing issue of elder financial abuse.

A Prior Lake man who allegedly overdosed last week while driving on I-35 has been charged with several felonies in Rice County District Court.

Northfielders will have the chance to view the annual Memorial Day address online Monday.

After a COVID-19 induced delay in the mayor’s annual State of the City speech, Rhonda Pownell delivered a hopeful online address Friday night.

A draft Racial Equity Plan includes revisions to the city of Northfield’s hiring process, which officials hope will lead to a greater number of minority candidates for employment and therefore employees

With the legislative session winding down, two local legislators played a key role in helping to secure assistance for farmers struggling to stay afloat amid severe economic challenges.

A consultant is recommending the city hire an additional wastewater treatment plant supervisor to accommodate the facility’s size and better document maintenance procedures following a series of incidents within the last 2½ years.

Bridgewater Township successfully held the first election in Rice County of the coronavirus era on Tuesday, electing two new members to its Board of Supervisors.

A consultant is recommending the city hire an additional wastewater treatment plant supervisor to accommodate the facility’s size and better document maintenance procedures following a series of incidents within the last 2½ years.

A majority of Northfield Middle and High School students say they’ve adjusted to distance learning after experiencing difficulty.

Hundreds of cars lined the streets surrounding Northfield Hospital and Clinics May12 afternoon as two fighter jets flew through the sky in recognition of the health care workers and other essential employees working in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recent study reportedly found elevated levels of manganese in three of the city’s five operational wells.

The Minnesota National Guard along with the 934th Air Wing of the Air Force Reserve will conduct additional statewide flyovers Wednesday in recognition of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic response as part of Operation American Resolve.

Mike Kruse is retiring after 47 years of braving fire and smoke for Northfield Area Fire Rescue Services, ending a venerated firefighting career.

Talent without dedication is seen as a waste.

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed Monday that a second Rice County resident has died due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

With so many daily uncertainties, business owners are asking themselves tough business questions — especially with regard to survival, cash flow and marketing.

Northfield police recommend residents lock their vehicles and homes after numerous reported incidents of vehicle and home break-ins over the last several weeks.