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 Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Dave Nichols discusses some of the organization's upcoming events, including the annual meeting being held at The Grand Event Center on October 17th where Jeff Sauve will be presenting. 

 Outreach Coordinator from Ruth's House in Faribault Sue Stout discusses the Purple Porch Project and the events associated with it to help raise awareness for domestic violence. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, September 12th 2025 

Dundas Oktoberfest board members Michelle Millenacker and Penny Bonsell preview the Third Annual Dundas Oktoberfest happening on Saturday, September 20th in downtown Dundas.

Executive Director of the Northfield Union of Youth Kelli Podracky discusses current and upcoming events at The Key.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, September 11th, 2025: One of the focus areas of the Northfield Superintendent is on AI in the Classroom History Center Begins Process of Repairs to Scriver Building Northfield High School ‘11 graduate presents The Miller’s Daughter at St. Olaf’s Urness Recital Hall on Friday 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig recap last night’s city council meeting where topics included water submeters, flooding in Northfield, composting as part of the upcoming new residential trash contract, and more.

Site VP/Plant Manager Amy Cernava from Post Consumer Brands discusses the Better Together Foundation and Post’s involvement with the community.

Last night the Northfield City Council met for a regular meeting and one of the items discussed was about Franchise Fees, which KYMN's Logan Wells helps explain and then he briefly summarizes the other topics from the meeting. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 10th, 2025: Northfield’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday in Central Park Highway 19 Construction Projects Set for 2026 and 2028 Bowling Team Looks to the Future With A Young Team - Raider Sports Highlight

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night’s city council meeting, Oktoberfest on September 20th, and more.

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann recaps the first week of school, the district’s focus areas for the year, updates on the Reimagine Northfield High School project, and more.

St. Olaf and Carleton College recently published a study showing the economic impact of the institutions on  the Northfield area. KYMN had an opportunity to talk with St. Olaf CFO Mike Berthelsen and Carleton Treasurer  Eric Runestad about the study. 

The news from Northfield, Minnnesota on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025: 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, September 4th, 2025:  Community Gathers for Heywood Memorial Service Joyride offers Free Rides during DJJD; Officials Remind Everyone To Have A Plan To Get Home Safely DJJD Friday Night Event Summary

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

We often hear from CC Linstroth about Age Friendly on KYMN Radio, but today we focus on her and her story, as the recipient of this year's Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award. 

The first day of school for kids in Northfield, hear all of the back-to-school messages on our website in today's news. 

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

The August News Quiz! 

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

 Kate Ford and local Girl Scouts Ella, Amelia, and Maddie discuss the upcoming recruiting event for Girl Scouts on Monday, September 8th, and some of their favorite things about being a Scout.