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Each month on the last week of the month when the City Council takes week off, rather than a Council Meeting recap. Logan brings forward 10 questions all about Northfield and quizzes the Morning Show hosts to see how much they know.
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Halloween Events in Northfield
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Happy Halloween! It’s a particularly special day for kids in Northfield, as they have both today and Monday off from school, for two teacher workshop days (can you believe it
KYMN Halloween Programs
Get ready for spooky Halloween from KYMN Radio! We’re excited to be offering several different fun programs this year. Whether your out trick-or-treating or at home giving away candy, KYMN is the perfect place to tune in
Safety Reminders for Halloween
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With Halloween today and kids out trick-or-treating this evening, officials are reminding everyone to be safe on the fun night. Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer stated that one of his
KYMN Radio and the Olaf Messenger Announce Student Internship Program
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Today we are excited to announce a partnership between KYMN Radio and Olaf Messenger, the student newspaper at St. Olaf College. KYMN listeners will recall hearing Maya during the newscasts
Rice County Public Health hosts car seat clinic Nov. 6 in Faribault
Listen to the News: Rice County Public Health, in collaboration with the Faribault Fire Department, will host a community car seat checkup event from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Wondering if your car seat is installed correctly?
Shop With A Cop Program Provides Rice County Kids With Winter Clothing
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Pictures from the 2025 Northfield Shop With A Cop. Provided by the Northfield Police Department. In mid-October, several Rice County children had the opportunity to participate in the annual Shop
Northfield’s Elementary Schools See Success in Curriculum Changes and Positive Culture; Continued Focus on Student Proficiency
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With the start of the school year, each of the school buildings in Northfield has been giving showcase presentations to the School Board, highlighting successes from the past year and
Housing Becomes the Central Focus of Northfield’s 3-year Strategic Plan; City Council to Transition to be the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net In May, the Northfield City Council adopted the Strategic Plan for the city, it’s a three-year plan that lays out the main priorities and focus areas for the council and
Northfield Schools District Youth Council Looks To Better Connect Students to Information this year
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The voice of Northfield students had a busy school year last year and is looking to build on its successes this year. Last year, the District Youth Council held several
Forum on Medicaid Changes on Northfield; Tonight at St. Johns
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net A forum this evening is being held in Northfield on the effects of “Medicaid Changes on Our Community.” The event is a panel discussion held among local community leaders, including
Learn More About Your Property Taxes: What is Beacon?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net We talk a lot about property taxes here on KYMN, especially now as local governments are determining their budgets and setting the tax increases for next year. Two factors determine
Registration for the Library Trivia Bee is Now Open!
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Another sign of fall and the cold temperatures: the Annual Friends of the Library Trivia Bee is back, and team registration is now open. The Trivia Bee is set to
Dundas City Council Meets Tonight 10-27-2025
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Dundas City Council meets tonight for a regular meeting. The main item on the agenda is approving an ordinance regulating the cannabis retail businesses. It defines key terms, mandates
Northfield School Board Meets Tonight 10-27-2025
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield School Board meets this evening for a regular meeting. The meeting will start with a presentation by the Activities Director, John Mahal, on the department’s success from the
Heading South for the Winter? Complete the Cities Snowbird Form
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net As the winter begins to move in, if you’re a snowbird heading somewhere warmer for the next several months, make sure to complete the Snowbird / Summer Vacation form on
Northfield VFW Hosts Annual Smorgasbord Dinner Saturday Evening
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars is hosting their annual Smorgasbord on Saturday. The dinner is a special one open to all members of the community and helps raise funds
Tourism Returns to Normal Trends in Northfield; Visitors Bureau Finds Success in Joint Ad Campaign with Explore Minnesota
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently gave a report on the state of tourism in Northfield. In the report, President of the CVB, Jane Bartho, shared how tourism
It’s National School Bus Safety Week
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This week was National School Bus Safety Week, and officials are reminding everyone to stay alert around school buses. School buses are the safest way for students to get to
Last Riverwalk of the Season this Saturday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net And another sign of the fall season and rapidly approaching winter, this Saturday is the last Riverwalk Market Fair of the season. For the last fair, 45 vendors are set
Northfield Parks Redesign an Opportunity to Create Unique and Accessible Parks Across the City
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Several playgrounds across Northfield’s parks are slated for renovation in the coming years. At a recent public meeting in Central Park, the new design for the playground was shown. After
2025 Merry Microgrants Applications Open Until Oct 29 for Downtown Northfield Businesses
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Halloween is next week, and the Holidays are set to be here sooner than we know it. To help businesses get ready for the season, the Friends of Downtown Northfield
Recap of the Northfield City Council Meeting 10/21/2025 – 10 Minutes or Less
KYMN’s Logan Wells recaps last night’s Northfield City Council Meeting. Discussion topics include an update on the City’s Strategic Plan and on the Budget.
State Senators Hear From Northfield Community Members on the Roadblocks for Seniors’ Access to Healthcare
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Several community leaders gathered in early October to share their stories and expertise with a group of Minnesota State Senators on the impact of the reduction in federal funding to
Students Look to Create New Mascot for the Northfield Raiders; Initial Ideas and Designs Due on Friday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net A group of students in Northfield is leading an effort to create a new mascot for the Raiders. For the last 5 years, the team has only had the capital
A Set of Prescribed Burns Planned for Ames Park and Northfield Fire Hall; October 21st – 31st.
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net A set of prescribed burns will take place this week and next week until the 31st at Ames Park and the Northfield Fire Hall, weather permitting. Experienced professionals from Prairie
Northfield City Council Meets Tonight to Discuss the Strategic Plan and Budget
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council meets tonight for a regular meeting. After the open public comment and consent agenda, the council will consider two items. Strategic Plan Update First up will
Northfield Gathers in Ames Park for No Kings Protest on Saturday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Over a thousand community members gathered in Ames Park in Northfield on Saturday as part of the No Kings Protest. The Northfield was one of thousands of protests held across
Boho Peacock Opens Downtown; Offers New and Used Clothing Options
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The ribbon cutting was held last Wednesday for a new clothing store in Downtown Northfield: The Boho Peacock. Owner Ronica Roberson said that the business takes inspiration from Ragstock with
Report Shows Highlights of the Northfield Middle School
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last week, we reported that the Northfield Middle School had received national recognition for its success through the Blue Ribbon School program. Today, we are taking a closer look at
Northfield Public Library Looking to Provide More Small Meeting Spaces; Moving Teen Room to a Larger Space
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Public Library is looking to expand what private meeting space it offers and, in particular, have more small meeting rooms. Currently, the library has only one space, the
