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An In-Depth Look At Northfield’s Comprehensive Plan (2/26/2025): Click here to listen
Northfield Ice Arena Project: Find the full collection of news stories and interviews about it by clicking here
Northfield High School Construction Project: Find the full collection of news stories about it by clicking here.
Northfield Schools Budget Reduction:
- In Depth Show (to air on 3/18)
- Collection of news stories
Logan Wells
KYMN News Director
Latest Local News:
Northfield Library Set To Undergo Database Changes; Replacement Fee for Library Cards Waived until April 27th
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net After 20 years, the Northfield Public Library is undergoing a database upgrade. The library is taking the opportunity to update their records and encouraging anyone who has lost their library
Northfield School Board Discusses Budget Reductions; Next Discussion Will Be Tuesday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net After hearing extensive public feedback throughout February and March, the Northfield School Board began its discussion of the $6 million in proposed budget reductions at its regular meeting on Monday
New Arts Guild Space Offers “Life-Changing” Opportunities
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net “When it first became available, I was all excited, and then I got hesitant because of what expectations it might have. And then a friend on Facebook named it for
Long-time Teacher Tania Will Named the Principal at Spring Creek Elementary
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Tania Will was has been named the new Principal of Spring Creek Elementary School. Will had been working with the Northfield Public Schools for over 30 years, serving in roles
Northfield Public Library Looking for Recipes For Latin American Cookbook
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Public Library invites home cooks from across the Latin American diaspora to share recipes and stories related to family culinary traditions. Local photographer Rio Perez will capture the
City of Dundas Received Positive Financial Audit for 2024
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net At the end of March, the Dundas City Council heard its annual financial audit. The city was given a positive review from the auditors, or an “unmodified opinion,” which is
Northfield City Council Meets Tonight on the agenda includes: Arts Report, Public Comments Rule Change, & Ordinance Regulating Cannabis Businesses
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council meets tonight for a regular meeting with several items on the agenda. View the full City Council agenda and packet here. Presentation about the Arts Annual
Rice County Publishes Guide for Possible Tax Refunds If You Own Your Own Home
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Rice County is reminding residents that they may be eligible for certain tax credits and refunds if they own their own home through a program called the Minnesota Homestead Credit.
Volunteers Power the Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net For the last week and for several more weeks to come, volunteers will be hard at work at the Northfield Ice Arena getting ready for the annual Hospital Auxiliary Book
Hester St. & Highway 3 Stoplight & Dog Park Expansion Are Main Discussion Items At Tonight’s Dundas City Council Meeting
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Dundas City Council is set to meet tonight, starting with a presentation from the Dundas Dukes regarding their upcoming baseball season. Following this, the regular agenda will include a
Out There: A National Parks Story; Screening Tonight at the Weitz Center
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Tonight, the arts department at Carleton College will be hosting a screening of the film Out There: A National Parks Story. The music for the film was made by Elizabeth
Northfield School Board Meets Tonight; Budget Discussion Will Be the Main Item on The Agenda
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield School Board meets tonight, the main item on the agenda will be a discussion of the $6 million in proposed budget reductions. The board will have a discussion
The Raider Wrap 4-12-25
Activities Director John Mahal addresses budget cuts, programs, current and past experiences and what it looks like for Raider Activities for the future. Head Coach of the Girls Golf team Mel Miller talks about the anticipation of
Red Cross Hosts Blood Drive at Laura Baker
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Laura Baker Services Association today from 9am to 3pm, and there are still several sign-up spots available. Charlene Hamblin is one
Northfield Hockey Association Fundraiser for Ice Arena Ends on April 15th
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The design of the proposed Ice Arena project. The arena would be located in Northfield at Honey Locust Drive and Cannon Road. The Northfield Hockey Association is entering the final
