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International Mrs. Minnesota and Webster resident Rachel Jouppi discusses her title, her platform and work in animal rights activism, and more. 

Chad Halloway and Alex Zidarevich from the Red Cross and volunteer Char Hamblin discuss the importance of giving blood and Red Cross blood drives coming up in Northfield, including Monday's drive at The Grand. 

Don Pavek updates the community on this year's Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign, which has so far raised over $25,000.

Today is KYMN News Director Logan Wells's last day at the station, and for the last newscast its a little different a reflection on 2025 and some words of wisdom from Northfielders this year. 

Jae Jem discusses their new show on KYMN Radio, Alphabet Soup, premiering in January. 

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer gives his monthly update, including the Salvation Army bell ringing competition with the Rice County Sheriff's Office, how they handle potential school safety threats, and uptick in school bus stop arm issues, and the approval for drone usage by the police department. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, December 18th, 2025: City of Northfield Seeks Applicants for Boards & Commissions  DJJD Give Cancer the Boot Fundraiser Makes a $5,000 Donation to the Hospital  Dr. Hillmann Reflects on a Busy 2025 for the Northfield School District

Zander Abbott, President and CEO of Northfield Hospital + Clinics, discusses NH+C's acquisition of the Northfield Allina Health Clinic. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel provides her thoughts on a busy year at City Hall, what it means for the future, and an end of year message to Northfield. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025: Northfield School District Clean Audit Report; Shows That More is Spent On Instruction Than The Average School Several Blood Drives in Northfield Coming Up as Year Ends Mayor's Zweifel Reflects on a Busy 2025 for Northfield

The Northfield School Board met last night for a work session. KYMN's Logan Wells discusses the issue brought forward last night about potentially implementing later start times for the middle school and high school. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including last weekend's opening of Winnie-the-Pooh, the first in the 411 concert series happening on January 4th, the Fine Craft Collective, classes starting in the new year, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025: Northfield EDA Reviews Senior Cooperative Proposal for Fifth and Washington Redevelopment Learn About the Fish Passage Dams Planned for the Cannon River

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, December 15th, 2025:  Northfield School Board To Explore Late Start; To Hear From UMN Experts at Work Session Meeting This Evening Northfield School District and Education Association reach tentative agreement for the 2025-27 contract; Approval by School Board & Union Members Set for This Week City of Northfield Aims for 5-Year Budget Cycle; Plan...

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, December 12th, 2025: Arts Guild’s Production of Winnie the Pooh Opens Tonight Robin's Egg Set to Close on December 22nd; Bread People Set to Move into Location in February  Rice County Officers welcome drop in DWIs as enforcement campaign launches

Northfield Union of Youth Executive Director Kelli Podracky and Jeff McLaughlin discuss Lights Out For the Youth (LOFTY), tonight's Winter Walk, and more.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, December 11th, 2025: Winter Walk is this Evening; Here’s All the Information You Need for the Evening:  The Dog House Wins Best Holiday Decorations Contest; Rare Pair and Secret Attic are Runner Ups Small Businesses Rely on Community Support This Holiday Season

With no City Council meeting last night, Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig gives a preview for next year, breaks down the three-year strategic plan that was passed last spring, and more. 

Northfield Skating School Founder and Executive Director Carey Tinkelenberg and coach Amber Barksdale discuss the 20th anniversary of the organization and their celebration event on Sunday, December 14th. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, December 9th, 2025: Rice County Board of Commissioners to Hold Truth in Taxation Thursday Evening; Considering an 8.7% Tax Levy Increase New Art at the Site of the Archer House Features a Bookshelf of Northfield Authors 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's Dundas City Council Truth and Taxation meeting and more. 

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the recent Truth and Taxation School Board meeting, the approval of the 2026 tax levy, and the approval of the 2026-2027 academic calendar. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota, on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025: Rice County To Hold Open House on County Road 20 Construction Red Kettle Campaign Starts Strong This Season in Rice County