Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A rundown of the top suspects for which the Rice County’s Sheriff’s Office is searching.
The Rice County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding Rice County’s Most Wanted. If you know the whereabouts of any of these people, please do not approach them. Call 911. To provide law enforcement with information about other crimes, call the Rice County 24-Hour Crime Solvers Tipline at 1-866-968-8477. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
Saturday, January 19, 2013
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about bridge work and thew new IT director.
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about bridge work and thew new IT director. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Permits to purchase a handgun have double in Northfield since 2007.
Northfield and Rice County in 2012 saw a record number of handgun-related permits issued. And it's not a surprise. When Northfield Patch examined the numbers in May, the city and county were on pace for a record year. The number of permits to purchase a handgun in Northfield have increased every year but one since 2006, according to data provided by the Northfield Police Department, which is responsible for processing and approving those permits. In 2006, 46 Northfield residents were issued a permit. For 2012, the department issued 103 permits. Those numbers include both new permits and annual renewals. Number of Permits to Purchase a Handgun Issued in Northfield Since 2007 Interim Chief of Police Chuck Walerius said there's usually an …
Here’s a look back at Tuesday’s Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Here’s a look back at Tuesday’s Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda is attached to this post as a PDF. The commissioners: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Saturday, January 12, 2013
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about a possible recreational sports moratium and capital improvement plans for the highway department.
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about a possible recreational sports moratium and capital improvement plans for the highway department. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said that Minnesota’s permit-to-carry law allows some people with serious mental health issues to acquire firearms.
In the days after the Newtown, CT, shooting, Rice and Dakota counties saw a big uptick in applications for permits to carry a pistol. Through about Christmas, Rice County Deputy Chief Dave Stensrud said the county issued approximately 49 permits each to purchase and to carry a handgun. In 2011, the county averaged 16 permits a month. However, when Patch examined an increase for gun permits in Rice County in May 2012, Rice County was already on pace for a record year. Through April 30, 2012, Rice County had issued 137 new permits to carry a handgun, which Stensrud and other law enforcement officials attributed partly to uncertainty in federal politics and who would control the White House and Congress following the 2012 elections. “I think…
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
A rundown of the top suspects for which the Rice County’s Sheriff’s Office is searching.
The Rice County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding Rice County’s Most Wanted. If you know the whereabouts of any of these people, please do not approach them. Call 911. To provide law enforcement with information about other crimes, call the Rice County 24-Hour Crime Solvers Tipline at 1-866-968-8477. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
Saturday, December 22, 2012
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha wraps up business for 2012 and looks ahead to 2013.
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks the increase to the 2013 property tax levy, the retirement of longtime commissioner, Milt Plaisance, another attempt to get Motozakieland in Rice County, and what 2013 holds for the Board of Commissioners. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
Friday, December 21, 2012
Here’s a look back at Tuesday’s Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Here’s a look back at Tuesday’s Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda is attached to this post as a PDF. The commissioners: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Sunday, December 16, 2012
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the Board of Commissioners votes on various pay increases, including the board itself, as well as the county attorney, auditor/treasurer, sheriff and recorder.
In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the Board of Commissioners' votes on various pay increases, including the board itself, as well as the county attorney, auditor/treasurer, sheriff and recorder. Malecha also briefly touches on the preliminary tax levy increase of 4.48 percent, which will be voted on at next week's meeting. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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8:15 am on Sunday, January 27, 2013
I think a lot of these anti-gun nuts are the people who can't legally purchase or carry a firearm. They just want to level the playing field!!!!!!! more ›