KYMN brings you Northfield area news each day the news at 6am, 7am, 8am, Noon, 3pm, and 5pm. You can find copies of the stories below and listen to podcasts of each days newscast.
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News Specials & Series
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:
Age Friendly Northfield to Start Nordic Walking Program in May
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net In May, Age Friendly Northfield will again host a Nordic Walking program. The program partners with the Northfield Public Library and Northfield Community Education. Age Friendly Organizer, CC Linstroth, stated
Northfield Chapter of The Masons Donates Fire $13,000 Worth of Suppression Equipment to Police & Fire
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last Tuesday, the Northfield Chapter of the Mason’s Lodge donated fire suppression equipment to the local first responders. The donation was presented at the Northfield City Council meeting. The president
What is being proposed in the Elementary Schools Budget Reductions
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This week, during the news we will focus on a different topic each day related to the budget reductions in the Northfield Public Schools focusing on the different proposals and
Red Cross Seeks Donations on Giving Day
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas Region is calling for community support on Red Cross Giving Day, which is tomorrow March 26, to help ensure no one
What Happens To The Ice Arena Agreement With the School District Budget Reductions?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This week, during the news we will focus on a different topic each day related to the budget reductions in the Northfield Public Schools focusing on the different proposals and
Doing Good Things For Kids with special guest Kevin Dahle 3/24/25
Host Matt Hillmann talks with Northfield Civics/Government/Driver’s Ed teacher Kevin Dahle about his 41 year career in education, and his 32 years teaching at Northfield High School.
Northfield Public Library Hosts Several Events For Spring Break
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With spring break this week for Northfield area students, the Northfield Public Library is offering several events for this week. Tomorrow the Library will host Teem Movie Marathon starting at
Car Fire at the Country Inn & Suites in Northfield on Thursday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net On Thursday at approximately 11:41, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Services (NAFRS) was dispatched to a car fire at the Country Inn & Suites Hotel in Northfield. The driver was
With the Northfield Schools Budget Cuts, Why is the District Continuing High School Construction Project?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last week, KYMN aired a news special breaking down the Northfield Public Schools budget reductions if you missed it you can find the recording of it on our website or
A Look At Northfield Road Construction Projects For 2026
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net In the past weeks, we have covered the road construction projects that are happening in Northfield, including the project at Wall Street, around Kwik Trip in Northfield, and around Maple
State Parks Advises Visitors Check Website Before Going
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Pictures of the trail to Hidden Falls at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park showing the flooding over the trail. Pictures provided by the Minnesota DNR. With a couple of days
Northfield House Fire on Monday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net On Monday at approximately 3:38 pm, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to a house fire in Northfield. According to initial reports, the fire started in the garage
Northfield Chamber Hosts Community Market Fair Next Saturday at Dundas Dome
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Community Market Fair and it is more than Just A Home & Garden Show. Explore a diverse lineup of local
New Information About the Archer House Released
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net People who walk or drive around Downtown Northfield may have noticed a new sign outside the site of the former Archer House. On the sign is a website showing some
Community Action Center’s Largest Food Fund Drive Continues Through The End of March
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net For the month of March, the Community Action Center (CAC) has been working to collect funds and food as part of the MN Food Share March Campaign. March is the