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 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks about the January 28 School Board meeting, need for budget reductions, and opportunities for citizens to participate in the budget process by joining a priority-based budget team. The district will be making substantial budget reductions for the 2025-26 school year and is committed to a transparent process. Click here to volunteer for one of the p...

The news from Northfield, MN on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025:  The Vision & Values of the Comprehensive Plan  Legally Blonde is the Next Show at the Northfield Arts Guild, Purple Door Theater, Offers Opportunity for Youth To Learn About The Theater Northfield VFW Recognizes Students in the Patriots Pen & Voice of Democracy Competition

 Davin Sokup, Northfield City Council member and owner of Sokup Woodworking , talks about his woodworking business. He focuses on custom cabinetry and furniture making but projects range broadly from trim carpentry, to building custom campers, to designing and constructing furniture, to everything in between. 

Northfield, MN area headlines for Monday, January 27th, 2025: On A Tangent With Will Healy & Rob Ryden Debuts Tonight on KYMN Radio Dundas City Council Meets Tonight; Will Hear Design Proposals for A New Boat Launch at Mill Park Northfield School Board Meets Tonight; Updated Financial Forecast Will Be Presented Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries Now, Not at 2am

Host Dr. Matt Hillmann, the Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools, talks with the Northfield School District’s Director of Community Education Erin Bailey, about the hundreds of classes offered to the community through the district’s Community Ed program, as well as the transformation of the old Greenvale Park Elementary School to the Northfield Community Education Center.

A look back at the headlines this week from KYMN, the Minnesota Minute from MNN, and what's coming up on the KYMN schedule for the next week. 

In a KYMN News Special, News Director Logan Wells talked with Library Director Natalie Draper about how many people visited the Library in 2024. 

A summary of KYMN local headlines from this week and the Minnesota Minute with the Minnesota News Network.

District 58A State Representative Kristi Pursell discusses oral arguments by the MN Supreme Court to decide what constitutes a quorum in the MN House of Representatives. 

Northfield, MN area news for Friday, January 24th, 2025: Northfield Public Schools Receives Clean Audit; Shows the District Spends More On Instruction Than State Average Northfield Public Libary Had 160,795 Visits in 2024

 Nan Just and Christine Sartor of Age-Friendly Northfield discuss local transportation options. They are working to increase awareness of becoming a LYFT driver or rider. 

 Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Services Chief Tom Nelson talks about the NAFRS Joint Powers Board meeting, future work of the Board, Firefighter of the Year Joe Dee, new fire truck coming in February, and more. 

Northfield, MN area news for 1/23/2025:  A Recap of the Northfield City Council Rejection of Construction Contracts for the Water Treatment Plant Healthy Community Initiative Announces The Hiring of A New Executive Director: Tom Steinmetz

 Rob Ryden and Will Healy preview their new KYMN show 'On a Tangent.' The live show will debut on Monday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. and will then air the fourth Monday of each month. 

 Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig, joined by KYMN News Director Logan Wells, discuss the January 21 City Council meeting. The primary topic is the bids for a water treatment plant project which were rejected by the Council. 

Northfield, MN area news for 1/22/2025: Prairie Creek Community School Provides Annual Report To School Board Outdoor Ice Rinks Open In Northfield Paper Copies of the KYMN Feedback Survey Avaliable at the KYMN Studios

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild , talk about upcoming performances and events. 

 Lindsay Ness and Jake Mulford, owners of the Grand Event Center in Northfield talk about their ownership of the business and the various events that are scheduled at the Grand. Visit the Grand Event Center for information about upcoming events, booking events and more. 

The Northfield City Council is set to approve tonight's contracts for the Water Treatment Plant. Today's newscast is dedicated to summarizing the whole project and how we got here. See some of the memo's and powerpoints referenced in the newscast by clicking here. 

The Northfield, MN area for Monday, January 20th, 2025:  Human Rights Commission Hosts MLK Celebration Tonight It’s MLK Day. Here’s What’s Closed Today Free Park Day at Minnesota State Parks

MNN's Minnesota Minute and a look ahead at what is coming up on KYMN Radio this week

A look back at headlines from KYMN Radio this past week and the Minnesota Minute from MNN. 

Northfield area news for Friday, January 17th, 2025:  Elizabeth Spaulding named Business Person of the Year; Petalina Mercantile Co. is the Business of the Year, and Aaron Nibbe is the Ambassador of the Year Dundas City Council Hears Updates on Several Road Construction Projects Simon and Garfunkel Tribute Show at the Paradise Center for the Arts Tonight

 MN Representative Kristi Pursell talks about the ongoing conflict between the parties at the Minnesota Legislature. 

 Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer announces new school resource officer, Isaac Dahl; discusses increase in shoplifting and mental health calls as well as the resources that the police department can offer.