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Politico founder briefs Northfield Rotarians about upcoming election
John Harris, Politico’s global editor-in-chief and a Carleton College trustee, talked to Northfield Rotarians recently about the state of American politics today. Harris told the Rotarians that he views Donald Trump as a movement politician, who is capitalizing on American voters’ anger and resentment at the establishment. That anger, Harris said, was forged in cultural and ideological battles that began in the 1960s. From the likely voter data that he...
Rice County hit by storms but avoids major losses
While other communities suffered much more significant damage in storms that moved across the Midwest on Tuesday, May 21, Rice County had some wind damage and buildings were struck by lightning. “We had a few trees down blocking roads and several manhole covers that needed to be put back in place due to the heavy rain,” said Faribault Police Chief John Sherwin. “The only damage I heard of was a tree fell on an unoccupied vehicle in the 800 block of Fourth Avenue SW. Also...
At seven weeks without administrator, Kenyon council eyes new interim candidate
After considering a strong candidate in former Prior Lake City Administrator Frank Boyles, then peppering City Attorney Scott Gerdes with process questions at its monthly meeting, Kenyon’s City Council is preparing to take another stab at hiring an interim City Administrator. A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22 to consider hiring a yet unnamed candidate to serve as City Administrator on an interim basis, providing at least a partial replacement for abruptly departed City Administrator Mark Vahlsing. ...
Beumer announces Ward 2 Northfield City Council run
Northfield native Chad Beumer announced May 14 he will be running for the Ward 2 City Council seat in Northfield in the 2024 election. “I am by all accounts a ‘Townie,’” he said, “born and raised just outside of town. I graduated Northfield High School in 1991. Upon graduation, I left for Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego. “I spent the next four years on active duty for the...
Berry receives Heywood Distinguished Service award
Beth Berry has been selected as the 2024 Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award Recipient by The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee. Berry is the 41st recipient of this prestigious award and will be honored on Wednesday, Sept. 4 during the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration at the Northfield Ballroom, 1055 MN Highway 3. Berry spent many years within the Northfield School District serving as a guidance counselor,...
Kraewood Flats Apartments opens to public with tours, ribbon cutting
After several years of community debate, including lengthy discussions at plenty of Northfield City Council meetings, Kraewood Flats Apartments has officially opened. On Monday afternoon, Mayor Rhonda Pownell, City Council member Brad Ness, Brent Nystrom with Rebound Partners and Jane Bartho, president of the Northfield Chamber of Commerce, along with a couple dozen community members and Chamber leaders, assembled outside the south entrance of the new apartment complex for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. ...
HCI will receive half million in new grants from the state to expand child care
Last week, Gov. Tim Walz announced $6.2 million in new grants to expand child care across the state. One of the 21 organizations with Child Care Economic Development Grants was Northfield's Healthy Community Initiative. HCI received a $500,000 grant as part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Walz's office said this was the state’s largest-ever round of funding for this program and was expected to increase child care program capacity by 2,241 slots. ...
⚠️ Road Construction Update Near Hampton, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Local travelers in Vermillion Township should anticipate delays due to an ongoing paving operation reported between 210th Street East and 215th Street East, approximately 2 miles north of Hampton. This construction activity was identified by a user of the Waze navigation app and verified through Fleet Watcher and iCone systems. While the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has shared this information via the 511MN system, they note that the accuracy of Waze reports cannot be guaranteed. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes if possible and exercise caution when traveling through the affected area.
Former Kenyon resident Greseth experiences Honor Flight
The Honor Flight program provides free flights to honor United States military veterans for their service and sacrifice to visit war memorials in Washington D.C. When Ben and Phyllis Greseth lived in Kenyon five years ago, Ben applied for an Honor Flight that would leave from LaCrosse, WI, but was told they were only flying World War II veterans, but to check back later. A few years later, he got...
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