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Director of Library Services Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the Northfield Public Library, including a Nordic walking group, their summer concert series, and the Bookmobile popping up in parks across the city.

 Live from Bridge Square of the 4th of July! Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson talks about fireworks safety. 

 Live from Bridge Square on the 4th of July, KYMN's Logan Wells reads the Declaration of Independence. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, July 4th, 2025: 

 Craig Swenson, Assistant Director/Fitness Manager, provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth . 

 In the lead-up to Independence Day on Friday, each day this week, KYMN’s Logan Wells discusses the causes and the events leading up to the American Revolution. In part 3 of the series, they discuss the olive branch to King George III and drafting the Declaration of Independence. 

Head Coach Ryan Heinritz and youth members Ben Heinritz and Maya Klein discuss the local youth soccer league Cannon River FC.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 3rd, 2025: VFW Starts Flags for Northfield Fundraiser Safety Officials Remind Everyone to Use Fireworks Safely Ahead of 4th of July Preparing Your Pets for Fourth of July Fireworks What’s Open & What’s Closed For Independence Day in Northfield

 In the lead-up to Independence Day on Friday, each day this week, KYMN’s Logan Wells discusses the causes and the events leading up to the American Revolution. In part 2 of the series, they pick up on where they left off in Boston, and the growing protests are leading to the Boston Tea Party, followed by the early conflicts in the revolution, and the forming of the Continental Congress. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Planner Mikayla Schmidt go over last night’s City Council meeting, including two new Habitat for Humanity homes, discussion of the 1% for the Arts program, and more.

 In the 3rd edition of Something I Have Always Wondered About. KYMN's Logan Wells talks with the staff of the Northfield Chamber of Commerce about what being a member of the Chamber means, the programs they offer. They also talk about the Convention & Visitors Bureau, a closely aligned organization to the Chamber, and about tourism in Northfield. 

In today's newscast, we spend the whole program dedicated to the transit hub ribbon cutting held last week and the history of the Save the Depot project. 

Director of the Northfield Jazz Festival JC Sanford previews this year's upcoming festival, occurring July 11-13th.

 Local pilot Curt Johnson discusses his career with Aviation Charter, specifically his work has an organ donation and cargo transfer pilot, and more. 

In the lead-up to Independence Day on Friday, each day this week, KYMN's Logan Wells discusses the causes and the events leading up to the American Revolution. In part 1 of the series, we start in the early 1760s, establishing the context of the thirteen colonies and Britain's new measures to raise taxes, including the Quartering Act and the Stamp Act.  Tune in each morning this week at 6:30 a.m....

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 1st, 2025: KYMN to Host “Ice Cream for Breakfast” Social on July 4th Northfield Fastpicth Softball Assoicaiton Recieves $15,000 Matching Grant from MN Twins; Seek To Raise the Rest of the Funds Northfield City Council Meets Tonight; Less Items on the Agenda than Usual

Ronica Roberson, managing editor of the Entertainment Guide, highlights some of the upcoming events in the area.

Recently, 10 Northfield faith leaders published an open letter to the community about their support for LGBTQ+ people in their churches. KYMN had an opportunity to speak with three of the letter's authors: Rev. Pam Fickensher of St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Cindy Maddox of First United Church of Christ, and Rev. Sara Smalley of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northfield. You can read the...

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, June 30th, 2025: Northfield Faith Leaders Publish Letter In Support of LGBTQ People; Attend Pride in the Park “because of our faith, not in spite of it” Rice County Skywarn Organization Looking For Community Input Motorcycle Lane Split Law Goes Into Effect July 1st; Police Chief Urges Caution 

A summary of the news from this past week and a look ahead to whats coming up on KYMN later in the week. 

A summary of the news from this past week in Northfield, Minnesota and the Minnesota Minute from MNN. 

Executive Director of Northfield Shares Carrie Carroll goes over the now open grant application process, a current open position with the organization, and more.

Wayne Quist and Cliff Reynolds from Veterans Empowered discuss their organization, their book Veterans in Crisis, and the affects of PTSD in veterans.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, June 27th, 2025: Dundas Dukes to Host Field Dedication and Celebration of Life for Bill Nelson on Saturday  Northfield’s Independence Day fireworks set for July 4, 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle School Paradise Center for the Arts Hosts Opening Gallery Reception Tonight; The Work of Aramis Wells, Dana Lacina, Trudi Schaefer, Marissa Shackleford, Monica...

Craig Wasner, Maren Wasner, Casey Wasner, and Rob Ryden discuss their music backgrounds and the Wazaroo Music Fest at the Wasner Barn this Saturday, June 28th.