Northfield Phone Directory Lookup

Northfield is a city of about 21,000 in Rice County, roughly 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. The Northfield phone directory covers city government offices, the police department, the city clerk, and related services. You can use this guide to find the right number for City Hall, public safety, parks, and other departments. Northfield maintains an online directory and city clerk page that make it easy to search for specific staff contacts. Most offices are open weekdays during normal business hours.

Northfield City Hall Phone Numbers

Northfield City Hall is at 801 Washington St, Northfield, MN 55057. Call 507-645-8833 to reach the main line. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. City Hall houses administration, finance, public works, and community development.

The Northfield city website has department pages with contact info for each office. You can find phone numbers, email addresses, and staff names. The site also links to meeting agendas, city codes, and online forms. It is a good first stop for any Northfield phone directory search.

Here is a screenshot of the Northfield city website.

The city website covers all key departments and their direct phone lines.

Northfield City Clerk Phone Directory

The Northfield City Clerk handles records, data requests, elections, and licensing for the city. The City Clerk page has full details on services and contact info. The clerk's office is located at City Hall and can be reached through the main phone line.

Below is a screenshot of the Northfield City Clerk page.

The City Clerk page explains how to access city records and submit data requests in Northfield.

Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, the City Clerk serves as the point of contact for public data requests. All government data is presumed public unless a law classifies it otherwise. You can inspect data for free at City Hall. Copies cost up to 25 cents per page for the first 100 pages. No ID or reason is needed to make a request.

Northfield Police Phone Numbers

For emergencies in Northfield, call 911. The police non-emergency number is 507-645-4477. Use the non-emergency line for minor reports, general questions, or to check on a case. The Northfield Police Department provides full law enforcement for the city.

The department maintains an online police directory at northfieldmn.gov/Directory.aspx?did=17. This page lists officers and staff with their contact info. It is part of the broader Northfield phone directory system.

Below is a screenshot of the police directory page.

This directory lists police staff and their direct contact info for Northfield residents.

Under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, arrest data is public. Active investigation data stays confidential. You can ask for public police records without giving your name. The department records unit handles requests and can explain which data is available.

Public Data in Northfield

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act applies to all Northfield city offices. Each office must name a Responsible Authority under Minn. Stat. section 13.025. That person manages data requests. If a request is denied, the office must say which law blocks the release.

You can appeal a denial through the Commissioner of Administration under Minn. Stat. section 13.085. Civil remedies are available under Minn. Stat. section 13.08 if you prove the denial was wrong. Under Minn. Stat. section 13.04, you can see your own private data and challenge it within 30 days.

Rice County Resources for Northfield

Northfield is in Rice County. The county seat is in Faribault, about 15 miles south of Northfield. County offices handle property records, tax assessment, vital records, social services, and court administration. Court records for Rice County can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The Rice County services page has answers to common questions about county programs. The county sheriff provides law enforcement to areas outside Northfield city limits. For state-level tools, the Secretary of State Business Search handles business filing lookups across Minnesota.

The state IPAD office at 651-296-6733 can help with questions about data practices. They advise the public on rights under Minnesota law and can guide you through making a request or filing a complaint.

Northfield is home to two well-known colleges, which brings a mix of year-round and student residents to the area. The city phone directory covers all municipal services, but the colleges maintain their own contact systems. Under Minn. Stat. section 13.32, student data at educational institutions is private, although some directory information may be public. City services like public works, parks, and planning serve the full Northfield population including students who live off campus.

Northfield has its own library, fire department, and public works division. Each of these has a phone number listed on the city website. The public works department handles street maintenance, water and sewer, and storm water management. You can call City Hall at 507-645-8833 to be connected to any of these divisions. The Northfield phone directory on the city website is searchable by department name and staff name.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles statewide criminal background checks. The Who Represents Me tool lets Northfield residents find their elected officials by address. Under Minn. Stat. section 10.46, telephone records of government bodies are generally public data. The Northfield phone directory, combined with Rice County and state tools, covers all the contacts residents may need for government services.

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