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 Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer talks about the opportunity to train to be a police officer through grant funding, National Police Week, mental health for officers, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on this Thursday, May 15th, 2025:  Third Thursday Returns to Northfield; This Year Expanded to include more of Downtown and Events    Frankenstein Production Opens Tonight at Arcadia Charter School Objections To Northfield’s Comprehensive Plan Delay Potential Approval 

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about the May 13 City Council work session. 

 Jon Olson, retired Naval Intelligence Officer, professor and author, talks about current issues relating to national security. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 14th 2025: Minnesota Libraries Prepare for Possible Federal Funding Cuts

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the May 12 City Council meeting. The main agenda item was issuing bids for a pedestrian crossing at the Hwy 3 and County Rd 1 intersection. 

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann thanks retiring High School Principal Shane Baier, discusses the May 12 School Board meeting, and more. 

 Last night, the Northfield School Board heard a report about the school's Child Nutrition budget. The Northfield Public Schools served over 228,000 lunches in the first semester this year. KYMN's Logan Wells provides some context on school lunches nationally and how they are paid for. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025: Northfield Police Department Publishes Quarterly Report; Chief Says They Are Doing More With Less Rice County first-half property taxes for real/personal property are due Thursday, May 15, 2025. Northfield City Council Meets Tonight for A Work Session to Discuss The Strategic Plan & Art Allowance

 Teresa Jensen and Josh Zimmerman of Friends of Downtown Northfield talk about Third Thursdays. On the third Thursday of every summer month from 5pm - 8pm, Friends of Downtown Northfield will co-host an all-ages event downtown, featuring live music. 

 Don Pavek provides information about the Bethel Lutheran Church annual garage sale to be held Friday, May 16, 7am-6pm, and Saturday, May 17, 8am-noon. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, April 12th, 2025: Natalie Draper & Angelica Linder Recognized for Their Work by the Library Journal Update on the High School Construction Project Expected at Tonight’s School Board Meeting Dundas City Council Meets Tonight 5/12/2025

The news from Northfield this past week

The news from Northfield this past week on KYMN Radio

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer and EMS Chief Brian Edwards talk about the important collaboration the departments have during emergencies.

 Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer and EMS Chief Brian Edwards talk about the important collaboration the departments have during emergencies. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, May 9th, 2025:  CC Linstroth is the recipient of the Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award  Cleanup Days in Northfield and Dundas on Saturday; Fire Chief Encourages Residents To Remove Spring Clutter 10 Northfield FFA Students Travel to State Convention; Several Receive Degrees & Awards

KYMN's Logan Wells talks with Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson about a structure fire on May 7th. 

 Host Kosmo Esplan talks with Dr. Timothy Mahr who conducted the St, Olaf Band for 29 years. 

 Host Kosmo Esplan talks with local history buffs Susan Hvistendahl and Jeff Suave regarding their in-depth history of the St. Olaf Band founded on October 5, 1891. 

 Jon Olson, retired Naval Intelligence Officer, professor and author, discusses the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, and government cuts to high ranking military officials. 

 Northfield Mayor Ericka Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the May 6 City Council meeting. Topics include approval of the construction of a new Ice Arena, the Comp Plan, and Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer's Quarterly Report. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, May 8th 2025; Northfield City Council Approves Ice Arena Project; Guaranteed Maximum Price Set At $26 Million Dundas Dukes Host Home Opener This Sunday; Field Renamed to Bill Nelson Field at Memorial Park

 KYMN's Logan Wells, talks about the Northfield City Council meeting held last night including approving the construction of a new Ice Arena, the debate about the Comp Plan, and the Police Chief's Quarterly Report. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025: The Northfield Community Cleans Up Veterans Memorial Park Ahead of Service Dundas Publishes Regular Drinking Water Report Showing No Issues In City Water Road Construction Begins at Industrial Dr. & Laurel Ct. in Northfield; Maple Street construction Set to start May 19th