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The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 5th, 2025:  More than walls & windows: New subdivision’s 1st home dedicated Rice County Historical Society Hosts 1920s Themed Fundraiser Saturday Evening Northfield City Council Approves 3-year Strategic Plan; Tax Base Growth, Increasing Housing Availability, and Dam Removal Among Priorities

As students depart school for the year, we will take the opportunity to check in on the high school reimagine project. KYMN's Logan Wells talks with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann, the lead designer of the project, Sal Bagely with Wold Architect, and the project manager, Josh Cooper of Knutson Construction. In this 45-minute show, we discuss the initial design of the high school, the...

 KYMN's Logan Wells reviews the Northfield City Council meeting held the night before. Topics include the Council's rejection of applying for money from the State Government for the water treatment plant, considering moving a Parklet, and restricting fishing in downtown. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on June 4th, 2025:  Concert Series At The Gardens of Castle Rock Begins Tonight; Musical Acts Each Wednesday Night Until August 27th Northfield Community Education See’s Budget Difficulties With Infant and Toddler Care Programs Northfield High School Celebrates Graduation This Past Sunday

 Chris and Diana Albrecht talk about North Star Retreats which is an all volunteer led and run, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing 12 Step retreat experiences for the Minnesota Recovery Community. 

 Emily Lloyd of the Northfield Public Library talks about the kickoff for the 2025 summer reading program. 

 Northfield area student Anna P Wakley, a violinist, is one of the two finalists in the Your Classical MPR 2025 Karin Larson Prize. Wakely is one of two finalists in the Emerging Artists category. Voting for the prize closes on June 4th. Hear her music and learn more about the competition here:  To Vote, Go Here

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025: Northfield High School Art Students Share Their Work; Display Open Until June 14th Northfield City Council Considers Bonds for Water Plant, Resource Center; Ordinance to Restrict Fishing Off Of 3rd Street Bridge

 Jose Rojas, owner of Rojas All-Pros Companies , talks about the services his company offers. 

 KYMN's Logan Wells talks with a group of Northfield High School students part of the SCOPE Program, who talk about the Cemetery Stories event they are hosting on June 9th at 6 pm, this year at Oaklawn Cemetery. Learn more about the event here: 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, June 2nd, 2025: Northfield earns 2024 Tree City USA, Growth Award recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation Northfield Community Ed Programs Serve Over 11,000 Participants This Last Year Dundas Shifts Responsibility of Sidewalk Repairs from Property Owners to City

The Northfield City Council approved the city's 20-year plan last week. KYMN's Logan Wells takes the opportunity to chat with two of the lead authors on the Comprehensive Plan: Northfield Community Development Director Jake Riley and Planning Commission Chair Bill Kuhlmann. Interactive web version of the Comp Plan  PDF version of the Comp Plan *Originally published on Wednesday, due to technical i...

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, May 30th, 2025: Northfield High School Celebrates Graduation on Sunday; ALC Graduation Set for Tonight Police Chief Raises Concerns About the Rise in Fraud Crimes in Northfield Northfield Pool Passes Are Now Available for Sale Online

 Glenn Switzer talks about Good Times @ The Gardens which features live music events each Wednesday, 6 pm, June through August. Musicians Dan Lowinger and Dan Neale play a preview of some of the music to be featured at the first event on June 4. 

The Northfield City Council approved the city's 20-year plan last week. KYMN's Logan Wells takes the opportunity to chat with two of the lead authors on the Comprehensive Plan: Northfield Community Development Director Jake Riley and Planning Commission Chair Bill Kuhlmann. Interactive web version of the Comp Plan  PDF version of the Comp Plan

 Dave Nichols, Executive Director of the Rice County Historical Society, provides information about its upcoming Speakeasy fundraiser to be held on Saturday, June 7, 7-10pm, at the Grand Event Center in Northfield. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, May 29th, 2025: Graduating Members of the Youth on Boards Program Recognized for Their Work Northfield High School Principal Shane Baier Set To Retire After 30 Years In Education The University of Minnesota Center for Resuscitation Medicine donates a life-saving device to the Rice County Sheriff’s Office

 Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel introduces Carleton students Henry Burkhardt, Alyssa Alvarez, and Namitha Narayan who talk about Carleton's radio station KRLX. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the May 27 City Council meeting. Topics include sidewalk maintenance and beginning work on the 2026 General Fund Budget. 

 Jon Olson, retired Naval Intelligence Officer, professor and author, talks about the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. involvement. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025: 2025 Memorial Day Service Photo Gallery: Northfield Community Gathers To Pay Tribute Northfield Approves the Comprehensive Plan; Vision for the city set for 2045

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks about upcoming graduation, process for hiring new High School Principal, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025: Riverwalk Market Fair Starts New Event At Greenvale Park Tonight Northfield School Board Meets Tonight, Topics Include Discussion of Different Fund Budgets Dundas City Council Meets Tonight To Change the Responsibility of Sidewalks from Property Owners to the City & Kick Off the 2026 Budget Discussions