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Dundas Dukes Host Home Opener This Sunday; Field Renamed to Bill Nelson Field at Memorial Park
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Dundas Dukes host their home opener this weekend. On Sunday, the Dukes take on the Red Wing Aces in their second game of the season. Last Sunday, Dundas fell

Northfield City Council Approves Ice Arena Project; Guaranteed Maximum Price Set At $26 Million
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net On Tuesday evening, the Northfield City Council approved the construction of the new Ice Arena in Northfield. Part of approving the agreement is setting the project’s maximum construction cost of

Road Construction Begins at Industrial Dr. & Laurel Ct. in Northfield; Maple Street construction Set to start May 19th
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Road Construction Begins At Industrial Drive & Laurel Court Maps of the two road construction projects in Northfield that began on Monday. Road construction has begun in Northfield, and Phase

Dundas Publishes Regular Drinking Water Report Showing No Issues In City Water
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This past week, the City of Dundas released a statement in response to questions city leadership had been receiving about the water in the city, in particular, if Dundas had

The Northfield Community Cleans Up Veterans Memorial Park Ahead of Service
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This past Sunday, about 20 volunteers gathered at the Northfield Area Veterans Memorial Park to help prepare the park for the annual service held every Memorial Day. Volunteers cleared down

Northfield’s Comprehensive Plan or 20-Year Plan is Set To Be Approved Tonight
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Also tonight, the Northfield City Council will consider approving the Comprehensive Plan or Comp Plan for the City. The Comp Plan is Northfield’s 20-year-long plan and informs all of the

Other Items on the Northfield City Council Agenda Tonight
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Several other items are also on the council’s agenda. The meeting will start with the Quarterly Report from Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer. The Council will also vote to transfer a

Northfield City Council Set To Approve Maximum Price and Bids for Ice Arena at Tonight’s Meeting; For a Home Valued at $350,000, the Expected Tax Increase is Approx. $204 A Year
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Tonight, the Council will consider approving the bids for the new ice arena project in a process different from the traditional bidding system. The city has been working with the

Who Will Actually Own & Operate The Northfield Ice Arena?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last week, KYMN aired a news special about the Ice Arena Project, and this week during the news, we will be highlighting some of the important topics covered. You can

Why is Dundas involved in the Northfield Ice Arena Project?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last week, KYMN aired a news special about the Ice Arena Project, and this week during the news, we will be highlighting some of the important topics covered. You can

Why Is There No Referendum For the Northfield Ice Arena Project, Unlike In 2017?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last week, KYMN aired a news special about the Ice Arena Project, and this week during the news, we will be highlighting some of the important topics covered. You can

Less Mow May returns to Northfield on Thursday
The City of Northfield is encouraging residents who have lawn care responsibilities to register for Less Mow May. Formerly known as No Mow May, Less Mow May is an effort to support pollinators who emerge from hibernation

School Board Approves ’25-’26 Budget Cuts
By Rich Larson After months of discussion and community outreach, the Northfield School Board last night approved approximately $6 million dollars in budget reductions for the 2025-2026 school year. This round of reductions comes on the heels

Why Does Northfield Need An Ice Arena?
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last week, KYMN aired a news special about the Ice Arena Project, and this week during the news, we will be highlighting some of the important topics covered. You can

Dundas City Council Meets Tonight; Dukes Ask to Rename Baseball Field to Bill Nelson Field
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Dundas City Council meets tonight for its regular meeting. On the agenda is a request by the Dundas Baseball Association and the Dundas Dukes to rename the baseball field