Government
Candidate Forum for Council Seat October 23
Submitted by Jane B McWilliams on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 1:08pmThe League of Women Voters of Northfield/Cannon Falls will hold a candidate forum on Monday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Northfield City Hall, 801 Washington Street.
On November 7, there will be an election for an at-large seat on the Northfield City Council, with three candidates vying for the position. The incumbent, Greg Colby, was appointed to fill the vacancy created in November 2016 when Rhonda Pownell was elected Mayor. Colby’s term ends on December 31, 2017. The term of the elected candidate will be one year with the possibility of running in the 2018 election for a 4-year term.
The three candidates are: Greg Colby, Jon Denison and Don McGee. Allene Moesler of Cannon Falls will moderate the forum. There will be opportunities for the public to submit questions to the candidates following their formal presentations.
This is Medicaid: Northfield Townhall
Submitted by Leah Rich on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 9:13amJoin This Is Medicaid for a public conversation about the benefits Medicaid offers to Minnesotans in Northfield, what coverage will look like if the AHCA passes the Senate in its current form, and what you can do to advocate for protecting Medicaid. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church (500 3rd Street West, Northfield). More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-medicaid-northfield-townhall-tickets-34470793070.
Mayor Pownell's 2017 State of the City Address
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 3:56pmFollow 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.
Current State of Health Care in Northfield Topic of Forum
Submitted by Jane B McWilliams on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 7:11pmThe 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.
VIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (March 13, 2017)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 7:18amVIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (February 27, 2017)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 7:51pmNorthfield City Council Approves Change to 6pm Start Time Effective March 7, 2017
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 7:34pmNorthfield - 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.
VIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (January 23, 2017)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 11:28amVIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (January 9, 2017)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 8:28am2016 TH 246 and Jefferson Parkway Intersection Study
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 8:54amFollow 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.
VIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (December 12, 2016)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 7:43amCity of Northfield Schedules Public Meeting For TH246/Jefferson Parkway Project Findings
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 5:32pmThe 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.
City of Northfield Announces Deadline Extension for Applications to Fill Vacancies on City Advisory Boards And Commissions
Submitted by Michelle Mahowald on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 5:07pmOver 100 citizen members annually provide valuable leadership to the City through their participation on these groups and special study committees.
VIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (November 28, 2016)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:19amVIDEO: Northfield School Board Meeting (November 14, 2016)
Submitted by Rob Hardy on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 8:43am