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A summary of the news this week in Northfield, Minnesota. Also a summary of all the action that happened at the Minnesota State Legislature during the Special Session held on Monday to pass the state budget. 

 Erica Zweifel, Jeanne Hatle and Anika Rychner talk about Carleton College Lighten Up Garage Sale to be held Friday June 20, 7:30am to 3pm, and Saturday June 21, 7:30 to Noon Regular pricing and Noon to 3pm Bag sale pricing. 

 MN District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell summarizes the Special Session held on Monday, June 9. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, June 13th, 2025: Bridge Square Renovations Placed on Hold; Concerns Raised About $8 Million Price Tag Blood Drive Today at Laura Baker & Several More In Coming Weeks; Donors Recieve $15 Gift Card For Donation Age Friendly Advocates for Representation in City Plans

 Kelli Podracky talks about various recent and upcoming activities involving the Northfield Union of Youth. 

 Amy Boxrud, Executive Director of the Norwegian-American Historical Association, talks about the Crossings and Connections conference commemorating 200 years of Norwegian migration, June 18–June 22, 2025 at St. Olaf College. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 12th, 2025: Northfield School Board Approves Budget For 2025-2026 School Year  Minnesota Farmer wins National Culver’s Contest; Prize donation to benefit recently chartered Northfield FFA Chapter Summer Reading Challenge Underway at the Northfield Public Library; Activities & Prizes for Kids, Teens, and Adults 

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig reviews the June 10 City Council work session during which the audit report and future construction projects were discussed. 

 After being off since April, we check in with the Station Manager of Northfield Public Broadcasting, Sam Temple. Topics include state funding of NPB and upcoming programs this summer. You can watch NPB on Charter Spectrum channels 180 and 187 or free online here . 

 KYMN's Logan Wells recaps the Northfield City Council Work Session from last night. Topics include the audit report and future construction projects in the city including Bridge Square. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025: Northfield Hospital and Clinics Presents 2024 Audit Report Steve Grove Hosts Event For His New Book How I Found Myself In The Midwest on June 25th

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen reviews the June 9 City Council Meeting. The primary topic was a reclamite asphalt rejuvenator project. 

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the June 9 School Board meeting. 

Several hundred Northfield theater students and community members gathered last Thursday at the Weitz Center for Creativity for a screening of the new Karate Kid movie. Appearing at the event was Northfield High School and Theater alumni Ben Wang, the lead in the new Karate Kid film. Here is KYMN's conversation with the two after the event. Karate Kid Legends is currently in movie theaters. Pictur...

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025: Ben Wang, Lead Actor In Karate Kid: Legends, Returns To Northfield to Talk With Students & Community  Northfield City Council Work Session Tonight: 2024 Budget Report and Review of Capital Improvement Plans are on the Agenda

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

 The Minnesota State Legislature is set to convene today for a one-day Special Session to approve the majority of the state budget that has yet to be approved. KYMN’s Logan Wells reviews what is expected of today's special session and some of the major issues: 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, June 9th, 2025: Northfield Old Memorial Swimming Pool Opening On Hold Due To Pipe Leak Interseeding and Side-dressing Nitrogen Demonstration in Northfield on Thursday Northfield City Council Debates the Future of Plan of Parklets; For 2025, They Remain In Front of Hideaway and Goodbye Blue Monday

A look back at the news from Northfield, Minnesota this week.

 Director of Library Services Natalie Draper discusses summer reading program kickoff and upcoming events. 

 Mrs. Moxie and Lexi D talk about "Pride in the Park" events this weekend. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on June 6th, 2025: Northfield City Council Rejects Water Treatment Plant Bonding Bill Application; Support Interim Option Instead  Cemetery Stories Returns June 9 at Oaklawn Cemetery

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

 Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas talks about extra enforcement during the 100 deadliest days of summer and provides safe driving tips. The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when car crashes are significantly more likely to occur.