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The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, October 23rd, 2025: Northfield VFW Hosts Annual Smorgasbord Dinner Saturday Evening Tourism Returns to Normal Trends in Northfield; Visitors Bureau Finds Success in Joint Ad Campaign with Explore Minnesota It’s National School Bus Safety Week

CC Linstroth of Age-Friendly Northfield discusses services and upcoming events with Age Friendly, including community meetings on future enhancements of local parks, Age-Friendly's transportation committee's partnership with Lyft, and more. 

Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Chief Tom Nelson discusses this past Fire Prevention Week, seasonal fire safety reminders, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025: Northfield Parks Redesign an Opportunity to Create Unique and Accessible Parks Across the City 2025 Merry Microgrants Applications Open Until Oct 29 for Downtown Northfield Businesses  Last Riverwalk of the Season this Saturday 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's work session, where topics included the current strategic plan, revenue diversification, housing, and updates on the new budget. 

KYMN's Logan Wells recaps last night's Northfield City Council Meeting. Discussion topics include an update on the City's Strategic Plan and on the Budget. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, October 21st, 2025: State Senators Hear From Northfield Community Members on the Roadblocks for Seniors' Access to Healthcare  A Set of Prescribed Burns Planned for Ames Park and Northfield Fire Hall; October 21st - 31st.  Students Look to Create New Mascot for the Northfield Raiders; Initial Ideas and Designs Due on Friday

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talk current and upcoming events at the Guild, including their Halloween show World's Greatest Zombie, this Sunday's performance from Victor Zupanc and Kevin Kling, Tim Lloyd's Retrospective show, the upcoming Fine Craft Collective, and more. 

Each Tuesday in the lead up to Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11th, which marks the end of the First World War in 1918.  In episode 2 of the series, we discuss the July Crisis and the outbreak of the war. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 20th, 2025: Northfield Gathers in Ames Park for No Kings Protest on Saturday Northfield City Council Meets Tonight to Discuss the Strategic Plan and Budget

HOPE Center Executive Director Erica Staab and Chair of the Board Stephen Hochheiser discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the organization's purpose, their upcoming fundraiser at The Grand this Saturday, October 25th, and more.

Rice County Victim Services Coordinator Maija Rojas and Assistant Rice County Attorney Kathryn Burbank discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month, their roles and their office's services, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota, on Monday, October 20th, 2025 Boho Peacock Opens Downtown; Offers New and Used Clothing Options Report Shows Highlights of the Northfield Middle School Northfield Public Library Looking to Provide More Small Meeting Spaces; Moving Teen Room to a Larger Space

John Peterson from Ferndale Market in Cannon Falls discusses his family's history of turkey farming in Minnesota, farming year-round and prepping for Thanksgiving, and more.

Salvation Army volunteer and Northfield's Red Kettle Campaign Coordinator Don Pavek discusses this past week's Shop With a Cop event, the upcoming Red Kettle Campaign, and more. 

 Northfield High School Teacher Leah Sand and Activities Director John Mahal talk about the student-led effort to create a mascot for the Raiders. Currently, the team only has the capital N as its logo (see the image to the right). The Raider name and school colors are remaining. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, October 17th 2025: City Council Hears from the Public on a Special Services District for Downtown Paisley Gardens Hosts Bloom with Purpose Fundraiser on Sunday Afternoon

President of the Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable Curtis Ness discusses the organization and their meeting tonight, with a presentation on "Grant vs. Lee."

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer talks about last night's Shop with a Cop event, winter parking this season, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, October 16th, 2025: Northfield Hospital CEO Offers Suggestions to State Lawmakers About Rural Healthcare Funding and Policies  Need something repaired? Free Fix-It Clinic in Faribault Oct. 18 Northfield Middle School Recognized with National Blue Ribbon Award; Only Middle School in MN to Receive Recognition in Both Categories  

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the most recent school board meeting, the middle school's recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the city's budget and the preliminary tax levy.

 Len Schrader from the Minnesota Fire Engine Club discusses the group's upcoming open house in Cannon Falls this Saturday, October 18th.