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Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses upcoming traffic laws about to be implemented, the upcoming Picnic in the Park event on July 28th, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 26th, 2025: Northfield’s 2024 Audit Report Shows High Taxes Compared to Similar-Sized Cities Renovation of Northfield High School Athletic Spaces Focuses on More Space for Students and Access for Community Use Changes coming to county’s Emergency Alert System

 Mayor Erica Zweifel along with Northfield Fastpitch Softball Association's President Nick Capatina and Fundraising Coordinator Jessie Skobrak discuss the $15,000 grant NFSA received from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund to help improve Rock Fields in Northfield. 

Steve Grove, the current CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune and the former head of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, a Northfield High School graduate, discusses his new book, "How I Found Myself in the Midwest ." Grove will be hosting a reading from the book on tonight, 6:15pm - 8:30pm at The Grand Events Center. Content Bookstore co-hosts the event. Mu...

In the second segment of Something I Have Always Wondered About, KYMN News Intern Maya Betti talks with Anika Rychner and Lisa Percy of the Community Action Center. Among the several topics that they discuss, they talk about what the CAC does, the funding of the organization, and its expansion from just Northfield to operating across all of Rice County. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025:  Steve Grove To Speak About New Book Tonight At the Grand Events Center From Food to Housing: How the Community Action Center Supports Its Neighbors

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the June 24th City Council Meeting, as well as the Annual Capital Improvement Plan and open city employment positions. 

Val Mertesdorf, Director of Finance, and Justin Raabolle, Director of Facilities, discuss the summer projects going on this year in the school district. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025: $5 million in Future Projects Planned for the Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC); City Submits State Bonding Request  Students Help Pollinators Thrive Through Pocket of Prairie Program

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

Logan brings 10 questions about Northfield and quizzes Rich about how much he knows. Tune in and see how many of the questions you can answer. The segment will air once or twice a month; if you have questions, suggestions or ideas, send them to Logan@kymnradio.net

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, June 23rd, 2025: Northfield Transit Hub Ribbon Cutting Celebration Tuesday at 3:30pm Northfield Public Library Hosts Free Summer Concert Series In Way Park; Performances Each Wednesday Evening Northfield High School Renovation Design Focuses on Flexible Spaces 

A look back at he news headlines from this past week and the Minnesota Minute from the Minnesota News Network. 

The happenings around Northfiled this morning, a look at headlines from around the state, and a summary of this weeks news. 

Mitch Paradise discusses the upcoming Paradise City Wrestling event on Friday, June 27th at The Doublewide in New Market.

 CC Linstroth discusses how the 2045 Northfield Comprehensive Plan affects Northfield's aging citizens and upcoming events at Age Friendly Northfield. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, June 20th, 2025: Northfield Liquor Store Receives Audit; Slightly Outperforms State Average Carleton College Lighten Up Garage Sale Starts Today; Event Expands With Reclaimed & Resolved Sale Happening At 10 Stores Around Town Through The Weekend

 Local artist Curtis Ingvolstad discusses the annual sharpening of his pencil sculpture on the Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 19th, 2025: Juneteenth Celebration Today at 11:30 am; Agriculture Assistant Commissioner Patrice Bailey To Speak  What is Open & Closed for Juneteenth  Third Thursday This Evening in Downtown Northfield; Music, Games & Activities, and Food Available from 5pm to 8pm Northfield Road Construction Projects Enter 2nd Phase; Maple Street Clos...

 Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the June 17 City Council meeting. 

 Have you ever wondered how the Riverwalk Market Fair operates each week? For their 15th season, KYMN news takes you behind the scenes of the operations of the fair, talking with Fair Manager Derek Meyers and Riverwalk Board Member Betsy Wentz about the logistics of the fair, food access programs, federal funding, and youth entrepreneur programs. 

 KYMN’s Logan Wells recaps the Northfield City Council Meeting from last night. Topics include the city's debt and the ice arena funding agreement. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on June 18th, 2025: Northfield City Council Begins Discussion of Target Tax Levy Increase; Minimum Increase set to be 8% for the New Ice Arena  Riverwalk Market Fair Celebrates 15th Year; Seeks To Continue Growing Programs & Quality

 Brent Nystrom of Northfield Rotary talks about the Taste of Summer Fest to be held on July 10 at the Red Barn Farm, 5-8pm. 

A summary of the news from this past week, and a long ahead at whats coming up on KYMN Radio.