The City Council is the legislative branch of the government. Any new laws, tax changes, and appointments must be approved by them. The council is made up of 4 members and the Mayor who each serve …
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10/27/22
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The Northfield School Board is the main oversight group of the Northfield Public Schools composed of 7 members who serve a 4 year term. Their approval is needed on all major policy changes, budget …
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10/27/22
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“In Minnesota, the sheriff is elected every four years, maintaining a direct connection between the populace and the chief law officer of the county. The Sheriff’s Office provides law …
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10/27/22
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The Rice County Attorney is an elected official, responsible for a broad range of legal activities arising within Rice County. These responsibilities are primarily: The office is responsible for the …
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10/27/22
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At a public meeting earlier in October, Nicole Musoff, Executive Director of the Nerstrand Elementary School discussed the challenges the school is facing due to lower enrollment this year. While …
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10/27/22
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I think we all know this is an important time of year. Change is in the air! We’re closing the cabin for the season and pulling our last batch of tomatoes out before the first freeze. Time to …
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By Mary Closner
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10/10/22
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Rice County Public Health will be at Dundas City Hall Thursday, November 3, from 6 -7 PM. Anyone with questions or needing more information regarding eligibility guidelines or additional …
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10/5/22
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Available at Dundas City Hall while supplies last. Limit 2 per person. Donated by Mayo Clinic Health Systems.
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10/5/22
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On October 2 – 3, 2022, Now in its second year the Harvest Fiber Festival brings fiber front and center in a fun and engaging way. Sheep will be grazing on their pastures, llamas will be …
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9/23/22
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Despite all evidence to the contrary, rumors persist that the 2020 Presidential election was rife with voter fraud.
This past summer, the state director of elections, David Maeda, addressed …
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9/16/22
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Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced the 2022 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association. In an effort to boost the ranks of an already …
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9/16/22
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Northfield Hospital + Clinics returned walk-in medical service to the Northfield Area by opening an Urgent Care facility at 2014 Jefferson Road on Highway 3.
The hospital assumed control of …
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9/16/22
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Dundas, MN: Frandsen Bank & Trust Dundas market president Dan Scheffler announced that Sarah Schaekel has joined as a business/ag banker.
Scheffler says, “Sarah has over ten years of …
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8/22/22
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Lori Young didn’t want me to take her picture. Even though she has been the face of Young’s Paint Center in Dundas, MN for 29 years. She’s basically been like a bartender …
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By Mary Closner
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8/22/22
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Families, friends, and neighbors can find Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes driving south on Highway 3 on the west side of the highway. Since last fall, the business has been making some noticeable …
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8/17/22
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The following people have filed for Mayor/City Council:
Mayor
Glenn Switzer
City Council
Ashley Gallagher
Grant Modory
Anna O'Donnell
Malcolm Watt
The affidavits of filing …
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8/17/22
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Be sure to enter the Messenger drawing for Minnesota Renaissance Festival tickets. You will be able to enter by e-mailing your name and address to hometownmessenger@gmail.com . Winners will be drawn …
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8/11/22
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CannonBelles , an award-winning cheese company based in Cannon Falls, received a Small Enterprise Loan from SMIF in 2021. Deeann Lufkin, co-owner of CannonBelles, shared some of the …
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By Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
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8/4/22
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The Minnesota Baseball Association and the Dundas Dukes announced they will be hosting the State Class B and Class C tournaments in Dundas, Faribault and Miesville.
Tournaments …
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7/27/22
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Rice County has officially given notice of primaries and a special election that will take place on August 9th.
The special election is to fill Minnesota’s 1st Congressional …
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7/19/22
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