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Northfield girls basketball team advances to semifinal sectional
By Ainsley Schafer, KYMN News Intern With a 74-44 win over the Austin High School Packers Wednesday, the Northfield girls basketball team advanced to the Section 1AAA semifinals. Starting out neck and neck in the first half,
Board Contracts with MSBA to Lead Superintendent Search After Hillmann Announcement
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The search for the next leader of Northfield Public Schools is officially underway following Superintendent Matt Hillmann’s announcement that he will leave the district at the end of the school year. At
Roach, Lieske Assume Leadership Roles in New Minnesota Freedom Caucus
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Local Republican state legislators Drew Roach and Bill Lieske have accepted leadership roles in the newly formed Minnesota Freedom Caucus, the group announced at its launch on Monday. Roach, the Minnesota House
Multiple Raiders teams in position for tournament runs
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News In the midst of a historic winter sports season, Northfield High School Activities Director John Mahal visited KYMN In the Morning to celebrate his program’s success as the tournament season hits high
County Road 20 Reconstruction Pushed to 2028 as Rice County Launches Trail Planning Effort
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County’s long‑planned reconstruction of County Road 20 will now begin in 2028, following the approval of an updated county transportation plan earlier this month. The revised plan consolidates what had been
Pursell, colleagues, open legislative session by honoring Melissa Hortman
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Minnesota House of Representatives convened Tuesday for what should have been a routine opening day of session. Instead, the chamber was filled with emotion as lawmakers dedicated the day to remembering
Northfield School Board to Review Budgets, Levy Renewal and Superintendent Search
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School Board will convene tonight for its regular meeting with a full agenda that spans student initiatives, long‑term financial planning, major facilities projects, and preparations for a superintendent transition. The
Northfield Boys Hockey Team Advances to Quarterfinal Sectionals
By Ainsley Schafer In a crushing 14 -1 victory against No. 8-seeded La Crescent-Hokah on February 19th, the No.1-seeded Northfield boys hockey team advanced to the next stage of Minnesota State High School League boys hockey sectionals
Northfield Police Chief Confirms End of Operation Metro Surge
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer says a heightened federal immigration enforcement presence in the area is winding down, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents expected to complete a drawdown by the
Solar Backlog Prompts Council Debate Over Sustainable Building Rules
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News After hearing a report highlighting issues compromising Northfield’s Sustainable Building Policy (SBP) goals’ progress, the Northfield City Council broadly discussed the topic ahead of likely amendments to the SBP in March. City
Northfield HRA approves $50,000 in emergency rent assistance amid immigration-related economic disruption
By Maya Betti The city of Northfield will provide $50,000 to the Community Action Center (CAC) for emergency rental assistance for people facing eviction amid recent federal immigration enforcement and related economic disruptions. The City Council, meeting
Annual Northfield All-School Art Show opens tomorrow at Northfield Arts Guild
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield’s annual All‑School Art Show, a decades‑long tradition that brings together student artists from across the community, has returned to the Northfield Arts Guild. The exhibition, which organizers believe began in the
Bread People bakery opens its doors today
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Bread People bakery will open its doors Wednesday morning in one of Northfield’s most storied downtown spaces, continuing a tradition of nearly 125 years of baked goods on Division Street. Owner
KYMN receives Backing Small Business grant
By Tracy Fossum KYMN Radio has been selected to receive a Backing Small Businesses Enhancement Grant from American Express and Main Street America. The independently owned station was chosen through a very competitive national process and recognizes
Suspects identified following Faribault SWAT incident on Saturday
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Two Faribault residents are in custody following a tense weekend standoff that prompted a regional SWAT response in a residential neighborhood. Patrick Ian McCrohan, 37, of Faribault, is being held on charges
Northfield’s Unique Charter-School Partnership Showcased in Arcadia, Prairie Creek Reports
By Charlie Mahler Arcadia Charter School executive director Laura Stelter recently discussed her school’s annual charter reauthorization and the unique relationship the Northfield area’s two charter schools – Arcadia and Prairie Creek Community School – have with
Police Standoff in Faribault Ends Peacefully After Reported Gunshot
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Faribault authorities say a tense situation unfolded late Saturday morning after a reported weapons violation prompted a large police and SWAT response in a residential neighborhood. According to the Faribault Police Department,
Northfield Solar Energy Plans in Disarray
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News The City of Northfield learned recently that solar energy plans for its new ice arena are in disarray after Xcel Energy informed the city that grid congestion would not allow it to
Dundas Advances Major Housing Plans as Demand for Workforce Homes Grows
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The City of Dundas is preparing for a significant expansion of its housing stock as the City Council moves forward with plans for more than 100 new residential lots amid strong regional
Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann to Leave District for Statewide Leadership Role
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announced that he will leave the district at the end of the 2025–26 school year to become the next Executive Director of the Minnesota Association
Sheriff Thomas will retire at the end of 2026
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term on Dec. 31 and will not seek re‑election in the fall, concluding a three-decade
Northfield School District May Renew Operating Levy Without Referendum Under New State Law
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School District is preparing to consider a significant funding decision this spring, as Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announced the district’s intent to utilize a new Minnesota law that allows school
NH+C acquisition of Allina clinic moving forward
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Zander Abbott said he is feeling very good about the prospects of NH+C’s purchase of the Northfield Allina Clinic. In fact, he said the last
Northfield School Board will Review Charter Reports, Indigenous Education Update, and Long‑Term Facilities
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield School Board will meet tonight with a full agenda that spans financial planning, charter school updates, Indigenous education reporting, and long‑term facilities needs. Following agenda approval and the public comment
Council will discuss Mill Towns Trail, financial review priorities at meeting Tuesday night
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield City Council will convene a combined regular meeting and work session tomorrow night, beginning at 6:00, with a full night of city business and long‑range planning on deck. The meeting
Farmington Mayor Hoyt Resigns
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Farmington Mayor Joshua Hoyt stepped down from office Wednesday, Feb. 4, resigning effective immediately after a volatile City Council meeting earlier in the week drew significant public scrutiny. Hoyt’s departure follows the
Thomas details County Corrections Department DHS policy
By Charlie Mahler, KYMN News Amidst media reports that Border czar Tom Homan is seeking to tie increased Department of Homeland Security access to county jails to the drawdown of ICE and other DHS agents in Minnesota,
Resistance to ICE Activity Grows in Northfield
By Rich Larson, KYMN News As federal immigration enforcement activity increases across Minnesota, groups of Northfield residents are organizing to monitor and respond to what they describe as an intensified presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Reimagine Northfield High School Project Nears Bidding Phase as Design Wraps Up
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Reimagine Northfield High School renovation project is approaching a major milestone as final design work concludes and preparations begin for construction to start this summer. Last week during the regular Northfield
Amy Peterson Named Northfield’s 2026 Business Person of the Year
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named Amy Peterson, owner of Monarch Gift Shop and The Measuring Cup, its 2026 Business Person of the Year, recognizing a leader whose work is
