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Chris Kennelly from NCC Builders and the Northfield Hockey Association discusses the progress on the construction of the new ice arena, including timelines, budgeting, design details, and more. 

On 10/28/2025, the Northfield community gathered together for a forum on the Effects of Medicaid Changes in Our Community. The event was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Northfield & Cannon Falls, and Isaiah MN. Speakers at the event included:  Zander Abbott, CEO of Northfield Hospital Tom Nielsen, of the Northfield Retirement Community Sandi Gerdes, Executive Director of Laura Baker Se...

In the lead-up to Veterans Day, which also marks the end of World War I in 1918, we are discussing the history of the war. Today we discuss why the United States joined the war.  Picture:  Sinking of the Lusitania. Engraving by Norman Wilkinson, The Illustrated London News, May 15, 1915. P. 631.

In the lead-up to Veterans Day, which marks the end of the First World War, we're discussing the war's history each week. Today, we talk about the different fronts of the war. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025: The Community Action Center responds to the freezing of SNAP benefits Northfield City Council Meets Tonight 11/4/2025

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, November 3rd, 2025:  Archer House Redevelopment Project Placed on Pause Playground at Central Park Set To Have Improvements and More Features Portions of Jefferson Parkway Set To Be Closed

Local author Ben Percy talks his upcoming project The End Times, and some of his favorite horror movies for Halloween. 

Dr. Pam Moening from Full Potential Therapy discusses their new space in the old Polzin Glass building, their work with neurodivergent kids, and some Trick or Treating tips for everyone. 

Once a month, on the break week for the City Council, we take an opportunity to meet with the members of the Northfield City Council.  This week we hear from Davin Sokup, what drew him to local government, lessons he has learned on the council, and talk about his background in housing and how that helps him on the council. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, October 31st! Happy Halloween!  Halloween Events in Northfield Safety Reminders for Halloween KYMN Halloween Programs 

Ray Ozmun and Pastor Brent Klein from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon discuss a few events in honor of Veteran's Day happening in the Northfield Area. Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Ceremony Sunday November 9th, 2pm-4pm at the Northfield Retirement Communities Chapel Greenvale Elementary School Monday November 10th at 9am (please arrive at 8:45am) Veterans please RSVP by emailing Renee at...

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, October 30th, 2025: KYMN Radio and the Olaf Messenger Announce Student Internship Program Shop With A Cop Program Provides Rice County Kids With Winter Clothing  Public Health hosts car seat clinic Nov. 6 in Faribault

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025: Housing Becomes the Central Focus of Northfield’s 3-year Strategic Plan; City Council to Transition to be the Housing & Redevelopment Authority  Northfield’s Elementary Schools See Success in Curriculum Changes and Positive Culture; Continued Focus on Student Proficiency 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, where topics included the amendment of cannabis business regulation ordinances, proposed 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets, and Teppen's performance review. 

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the Raiders Athletics success this fall, the latest Improvement Showcase, MCA results, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025: Learn More About Your Property Taxes: What is Beacon?  Forum on Medicaid Changes on Northfield; Tonight at St. Johns Northfield Schools District Youth Council Looks To Better Connect Students to Information this year

Certified death midwife Barbara Krause discusses her role and experiences in end of life planning, and tomorrow's open house with End of Life Choices Collective at FiftyNorth. Advance Care Planning with EOLCC open house information , or email End of Life Choices Collective at eolchoices@gmail.com for more information. 

Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha and Kathleen Doran-Norton from the League of Women Voters and ISAIAH talk about tomorrow's panel discussion at St. John's Lutheran Church on the impacts the cuts to Medicaid will have on the Northfield and Rice County community.  Effects of Medicaid Changes on Our Community panel information

From St. Olaf College, President Dr. Susan Rundell Singer and Vice President of Community & Belonging Eduardo Pazos discuss the role of a college in a rural community, a new initiative to provide healthcare training and licenses to students, and exciting events coming up at the college.

TJ Austin and Isabella Ausmus discuss the Northfield chapter of FFA, their trip to the National FFA Conference, and the new FFA Fridays program on KYMN.