Northfield News

The Northfield and Owatonna Target stores have reopened after temporarily closing due to the unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson said the Police Department will ensure the safety of protesters as violence continues in the Twin Cities following the death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis.

A modest but vocal crowd gathered outside the Faribault Police Station Friday night to protest the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Northfield police say they are ready should riots destroying parts of Twin Cities spread south into the community this weekend.

Northfield Hospital and Clinics lost more than $1.2 million in operating revenue last month due to the elimination of elective surgeries as hospitals combat COVID-19.

The onset of COVID-19 has left state and local governments reeling from a loss in revenue, forcing budget cuts and delays in new spending.

Owatonna educator Sarah McGuire will step into a new role this summer, taking over as executive director of the Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative.

UPDATE: THURSDAY 7 A.M.

The Rice County Sheriff’s Office helped law enforcement from two other counties track down a man wanted by Washington County Tuesday morning, utilizing drones to aid in the search.

The Northfield School Board is considering renaming Longfellow School to accommodate a shift in the building's purpose.

Northfield Public Schools administration is temporary altering the grading structure to accommodate distance learning challenges.

Craig Breimhorst never intended to become a minister. But maybe some things are just meant to be.

The city of Northfield will soon apply to update the list of its buildings considered historically significant by the National Register of Historic Places — a move that’s set to see the Northfield National Bank Building recognized and the Northfield…

Although this year’s Memorial Day service was moved online due to COVID-19, local veterans were still able to clearly outline the main message of the day: Honoring those who have died in service of the country.

As Minnesotans everywhere continue to adjust to the “new normal” that is wearing face masks and practicing safe social distances, members of the community are facing additional obstacles to this way of life.

At an endorsing convention held online Thursday, local Republicans overwhelmingly endorsed retired police officer and teacher Joe Moravchik for state legislature in District 20B.

Local restaurant and gym owners say they’re prepared to accommodate Gov. Tim Walz’s recent order to offer only limited outdoor seating next month but have mixed opinions on the necessity of the restrictions to combat COVID-19.

Jim O’Connor may grow his corn on a 150-year-old family farm in Blooming Prairie, but his work as an advocate in the ag industry spans nearly half the globe.

Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for COVID-19 will be able to access free testing at six National Guard Armory locations across Minnesota, including Faribault, throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

After a couple of positive COVID-19 cases appeared in employees, the Walmart Supercenter located on Western Avenue in Faribault closed at 2 p.m. for a deep cleaning and sanitizing from a third party company.