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Northfield City Council to Discuss Playground Upgrades and Local Sales Tax Proposal
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council will convene for a regular meeting tonight in the Council Chambers at Northfield City Hall with a full agenda that includes park improvements and a proposal to support
Northfield school district prepares to renew 2017 Operating Levy
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School District is preparing to renew its operating levy, originally approved by voters in 2017, under a new provision in Minnesota law that allows school boards to renew a levy
Annual MLK Day Celebration set for tonight
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Human Rights Commission will host the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration this evening at 6 pm in the auditorium and lower cafeteria of Northfield High School. According to
Northfield Explores Senior Housing Development at 5th and Washington
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The City of Northfield is taking another step toward redeveloping the surface parking lot at 5th and Washington Streets, a site long identified as a prime location for downtown growth. During a
Northfield Police Navigate Challenges Amid Federal ICE Enforcement
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Police Department is facing heightened tension as federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations continue across Minnesota, creating uncertainty for local law enforcement and the community, and making a difficult
Aramis Wells Photography Exhibit on display at City Hall
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield City Hall is showcasing the work of local photographer Aramis Wells in a new exhibit that invites viewers to rediscover the beauty of the natural world. The community is encouraged to
Council meets as HRA for the first time
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council has officially taken on the responsibilities of the city’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), marking a significant shift in how the community approaches housing development and preservation. The
Despite shrinking enrollment and funding, district remains economically healthy
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield school leaders say the district’s financial outlook is stronger than expected this year, thanks to a combination of one‑time revenue and last year’s difficult round of budget reductions. Northfield Superintendent of
Public hearings will reflect Dundas growth plans
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Dundas Planning Commission will meet Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to consider three significant development proposals that could reshape the city’s residential and commercial landscape. The first public hearing will focus
Hillmann discusses District’s Policy toward ICE
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield school leaders are working to reassure families amid heightened concern over federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing that the district has clear, longstanding protocols governing any outside agency that seeks access to students.
New River Patrol Boat for Rice County
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Last month, the Rice County Board of Directors approved a new river patrol boat for the County Sheriff’s Water Patrol Division. The current river boat is about 15 years old, and will
City Council Work Session Preview
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council will meet tonight in the Council Chambers at City Hall for a work session with just one item on the regular agenda, but it is a significant one.
Amid rumors, Northfielders turn out to protest ICE
By Rich Larson Many residents of Northfield and the surrounding area have been feeling angry and apprehensive about the actions of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Northfield and around the state over the past few
Library Services for people who are hard of hearing
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Public Library is taking significant steps to improve accessibility for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Director of Library Services Natalie Draper recently shared details about new initiatives
Council looks for safety solutions near Greenvale Elementary and Spring Creek Woodley intersection
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council is moving forward on two major infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. During the regular Council meeting on Tuesday night, the council
Bruce Springsteen Concert to Benefit Northfield Fine Arts Booster Board
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield is gearing up for a night of music, community, and generosity. This coming Saturday night Armory Square will host a benefit concert to support the Northfield Fine Arts Booster Board, which
Local Option Sales Tax Could Fund Key Infrastructure Improvements
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council took a significant step Tuesday night toward diversifying city revenue by discussing the implementation of a local option sales tax. The proposal, which would require legislative approval and
Northfield Human Rights Commission Honors Local Leaders with Annual Award
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Human Rights Commission has announced the recipients of its prestigious Human Rights Award recognizing those that champion equality and justice in the community.. This year, the award is being presented
Local Choir established for those with dementia and their caretakers
By Rich Larson, KYMN News A local choir is being established in Northfield for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Lifting Voices comes from the vision of a Twin Cities non-profit organization called Giving Voice, that
School Board Looks at Later High School Start Time
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School Board is once again discussing the idea of moving the High School daily start time to after 8:30am. The topic is not a new idea, and was last discussed
Exhibit celebrating strength and resilience of rural Mexican women comes to Northfield
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Public Library, in partnership with Puente de Bridges, an organization that fosters relationships between immigrants and rural farming communities. is set to host a powerful exhibit of stories about resilience
Northfield Public Schools begins enrollment study
By Rich Larson, KYMN News With birth rates dropping lower and lower, and a national housing shortage reaching more than half a decade long, declining school enrollment is affecting most school districts, including the Northfield School District,
The Raider Wrap 1-3-2026
Get some of the scores and highlights of the week with the Grant Selchow and the Raider Scoreboard. The wrestling team, coming off a successful season last year, look to improve on that success this year. We
Charges filed in death of Tatianna Ehnes-Giles, 26, of Castle Rock Township
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Yesterday, the Dakota County Attorney’s Office charged Demarco Marquie Jones, 29, of Castle Rock Township, with Murder in the 2nd Degree of his girlfriend, Tatianna Ehnes-Giles, also of Castle Rock Township On
Rice County to hold open house regarding planned County Road 20 project
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Rice County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in the Commissioners Room of the County Government Services Building in Faribault to update
International Mrs. Minnesota brings awareness to need for pet food donations
Rachel Jouppi, a Webster resident, currently holds the title of International Mrs. Minnesota, and she is using her position to bring awareness to a cause near and dear to her heart. Long before she became International Mrs.
Township filing periods begin December 30
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice and Dakota Counties are reminding the rural communities that the filing period for seats on the various county townships’ Boards of Supervisors will open on Tuesday, December 30th, one week from
Northfield MLK Celebration set for January 19
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Human Rights Commission has announced it will host the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 19 at 6 pm in the auditorium and lower cafeteria of
Rice County Tax Levy up 8.5%
Last week, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2026 budget and property tax levy, which increased by 8.5% over 2025. That’s slightly less than the preliminary figure the board had approved in September. While
Reflections on 2025 and Words of Wisdom from Northfielders
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Editor’s Note: The end of the year is a time to reflect and look back on this year. And what a year it was for Northfield. This is also a
