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Dollar General Store Approved by Cannon Falls Council
The Cannon Falls City Council Tuesday night passed resolutions related to the construction of a new Dollar General retail store in the community. The one story retail building will be located on the Northeast corner of 5th Street and Dakota Street West near railroad tracks. The Conditional Use Permit requires...
Prairie Island opens cannabis dispensary, the state’s first near TC
Tiketa Champion was on vacation with her family visiting The Lagoon, a water park at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. On the drive over from Rochester, she noticed signs advertising Island Peži, a new cannabis dispensary. So she dropped off her husband and two boys at the water park...
Pan-O-Prog Celebration in Lakeville
It’s July, and that means time for the annual Pan-O-Prog celebration in Lakeville!. Pan-O-Prog stands for “Panorama of Progress” and began largely due from the success of the development of Lakeville’s Airlake Industrial Park. Pan-O-Prog has been celebrated since 1967!. This year you will find events...
Exploring Minnesota’s Sweet Side
Instead of the usual red apple, a doughnut might be a more fitting gift for this Minnesota elementary school teacher. In November 2020, Kara Johnson of Cambridge embarked on an unexpected odyssey—she set out to try a new doughnut shop every week. What started as a way to support small businesses during the pandemic has turned into a riveting journey that shows no signs of stopping. Almost four years and over 190 doughnut shops later, Johnson continuously finds joy in life’s simplest (and sweetest) pleasures.
Community Street Dance to sashay into downtown July 13
For four hours on Saturday, July 13 Division Street will become a dance floor during Northfield's fun for all ages community street dance. Sponsored by Age Friendly Northfield, the city of Northfield, All Around Townie and Fermentation Friends of Northfield/Dundas, the street dance features two bands, free dance lessons, restaurant specials and free transportation from assisted living residences. The dance, which begins at 4:30 with free line dance lessons, features...
Northfield fireworks re-scheduled for Friday, July 5th.
The city of Northfield has announced that the Independence Day fireworks display will be held on Friday, July 5 starting at 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle School due to inclement weather. Plan ahead and allow for extra time to get to the display due to road construction on Jefferson Parkway....
Northfield’s fireworks re-scheduled for tonight; Northfield Union of Youth combatting youth homelessness with the Wallflower Project; Library Summer Concerts will feature Mark Joseph on Wednesday night
The Northfield fireworks display originally scheduled for last night was postponed because of the threat of severe weather and has instead been rescheduled for tonight. The fireworks will begin at 10pm at Northfield Middle School. A statement issued by the city of Northfield advises people to plan ahead and allow for extra time to get to a viewing spot, due to road construction on Jefferson Parkway. Viewing areas near the fireworks display include the Northfield Middle School parking lot and south fields, Tyler Park, and the fields north of Jefferson Parkway. A statement issued by the City of Northfield asked those going to or watching the fireworks to please not block roads, streets, sidewalks, trails or driveways.
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