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Bread People bakery opens its doors today
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Bread People bakery will open its doors Wednesday morning in one of Northfield’s most storied downtown spaces, continuing a
KYMN receives Backing Small Business grant
By Tracy Fossum KYMN Radio has been selected to receive a Backing Small Businesses Enhancement Grant from American Express and Main Street America. The independently
Suspects identified following Faribault SWAT incident on Saturday
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Two Faribault residents are in custody following a tense weekend standoff that prompted a regional SWAT response in a residential
Northfield’s Unique Charter-School Partnership Showcased in Arcadia, Prairie Creek Reports
By Charlie Mahler Arcadia Charter School executive director Laura Stelter recently discussed her school’s annual charter reauthorization and the unique relationship the Northfield area’s two
Police Standoff in Faribault Ends Peacefully After Reported Gunshot
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Faribault authorities say a tense situation unfolded late Saturday morning after a reported weapons violation prompted a large police and
Northfield Solar Energy Plans in Disarray
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News The City of Northfield learned recently that solar energy plans for its new ice arena are in disarray after Xcel
Dundas Advances Major Housing Plans as Demand for Workforce Homes Grows
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The City of Dundas is preparing for a significant expansion of its housing stock as the City Council moves forward
Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann to Leave District for Statewide Leadership Role
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announced that he will leave the district at the end of the 2025–26
Sheriff Thomas will retire at the end of 2026
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term on Dec.
Northfield School District May Renew Operating Levy Without Referendum Under New State Law
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School District is preparing to consider a significant funding decision this spring, as Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announced
NH+C acquisition of Allina clinic moving forward
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Zander Abbott said he is feeling very good about the prospects of NH+C’s
Northfield School Board will Review Charter Reports, Indigenous Education Update, and Long‑Term Facilities
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School Board will meet tonight with a full agenda that spans financial planning, charter school updates, Indigenous education
Council will discuss Mill Towns Trail, financial review priorities at meeting Tuesday night
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council will convene a combined regular meeting and work session tomorrow night, beginning at 6:00, with a
Farmington Mayor Hoyt Resigns
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Farmington Mayor Joshua Hoyt stepped down from office Wednesday, Feb. 4, resigning effective immediately after a volatile City Council meeting
Thomas details County Corrections Department DHS policy
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Amidst media reports that Border czar Tom Homan is seeking to tie increased Department of Homeland Security access to county
Resistance to ICE Activity Grows in Northfield
By Rich Larson, KYMN News As federal immigration enforcement activity increases across Minnesota, groups of Northfield residents are organizing to monitor and respond to what
Reimagine Northfield High School Project Nears Bidding Phase as Design Wraps Up
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Reimagine Northfield High School renovation project is approaching a major milestone as final design work concludes and preparations begin
Amy Peterson Named Northfield’s 2026 Business Person of the Year
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named Amy Peterson, owner of Monarch Gift Shop and The Measuring Cup, its
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