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Follow the link http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=598 to watch Mayor Rhonda Pownell deliver the 2017 State of the City Address.

The state of health care in Northfield is the topic to be discussed at a forum onThursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church.  A panel will talk about current health care plans and challenges, the consequences of repeal of the Affordable Care Act as well as pending health care legislation at both state and federal levels. Members of the panel are:  Steve Underdahl, president & CEO of Northfield Hospital and Clinics; Charlie Mandile, CEO of Health Finders Collaborative; Ashley Hodgson, Assistant Professor of Economics at St. Olaf College; and David Bly who represents Northfield in the Minnesota House.

The public is invited to attend. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Northfield-Cannon Falls.

Northfield - On February 21, 2017, the Northfield City Council approved the 2017 City Council Meeting schedule and 6pm as the new start time for meetings effective March 7, 2017. 

Follow this link to the City of Northfield's dedicated TH246 webpage:

http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1070

We’ve added photos, maps, video of our open house presentation, power point presentation, and a survey using Survey Monkey.    We hope to get the community’s feedback as staff prepares for city council review in February. 

The City will hold a public meeting to share findings on the Jefferson Parkway and Trunk Highway 246 Intersection Study. The meeting will be held December 21, 2016 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at Northfield City Hall Council Chambers 801 Washington Street. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m. with an open house format to follow. If you cannot attend the meeting, but would like to receive input on the study please call the Northfield Engineering office at (507) 645-3020.

Over 100 citizen members annually provide valuable leadership to the City through their participation on these groups and special study committees.

With Thanksgiving approaching, this is a good time for the Northfield area to consider those in the community who have served generously in the area of Human Rights.  Each year, the Northfield Human Rights Commission gives an award to an individual, group, or organization that has contributed to the advancement of human rights.  The award is presented during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Celebration held in January.

The Northfield Human Rights Commission is actively soliciting nominees for this award. Community members are encouraged to think about those in the area who have contributed locally to the cause of human rights.  A diverse slate of nominees is sought. The Northfield Human Rights Commission will evaluate all nominees, and is ultimately responsible for choosing the award recipient.

The City of Northfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in conjunction with Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is committed to achieving the goal of decent housing and suitable living environments for persons of low and moderate income.   Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, the HRA will provide matching grants for historic rehabilitation and/or energy efficiency improvements of privately owned rental properties in the Historic Downtown District. 

Northfield has 70 licensed rental units located on the second and third floor of 27 buildings in the downtown historic district that provide affordable housing opportunities and may be in need of renovation or rehabilitation.  The Northfield HRA is utilizing 2016 CDBG Funding to provide an incentive or matching grant program for the following activities: