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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
DJJD Give Cancer the Boot Fundraiser Set To Make a $5,000 Donation to the Hospital
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee is set to donate $5,000 to the Northfield Hospital. The donation is part of the annual Give Cancer the Boat fundraiser. Galen Malecha,
Dr. Hillmann Reflects on a Busy 2025 for the Northfield School District
It was a busy year for the Northfield School District. The year began with the start of design work for the High School Reimagine project, a long process that included $6 million in budget reductions in the
City of Northfield Seeks Applicants for Boards & Commissions
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The City of Northfield is seeking applicants for the 2026 board and commission appointments. Board and commission members participate in advisory and governance activities in a wide variety of fields.
Mayor’s Zweifel Reflects on a Busy 2025 for Northfield
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With 25% of her first term done, Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel is looking back on 2025 and the busy year at City Hall. Among the topics considered by the City
Several Blood Drives in Northfield Coming Up as Year Ends
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net As the year comes to a close, the Red Cross is hosting several blood drives this week and next. The end-of-the-year push for blood donations is important to the organization,
Northfield School District Clean Audit Report Shows That More is Spent On Instruction Than The Average School
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield School Board received the audit report for the last year. The report was completed by the independent firm, Clifton, Larson, and Allen, and was a clean report for
NH+C to assume ownership of Northfield Allina Clinic
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Northfield Hospital + Clinics and Allina issued a joint release today, announcing major changes in healthcare for many residents of the Greater Northfield area. The two clinics have announced that both parties
Northfield EDA Reviews Senior Cooperative Proposal for Fifth and Washington Redevelopment
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Economic Development Authority heard an update at its November meeting on the plans for the development of 5th and Washington. It’s been nearly a year since we last
Learn About the Fish Passage Dams Planned for the Cannon River
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization today, as they host the third session of the virtual learning series: Land to Lake Lectures. In this lecture, Anna Holman of
City of Northfield Aims for 5-Year Budget Cycle; Plan Would Help Long-Term Planning and Tax Levy Rates
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net While the City of Northfield’s Budget and Tax Levy for next year has already been approved, this doesn’t mark the end of the budgeting process, as the City Council and
Northfield School District and Education Association reach tentative agreement for the 2025-27 contract; Approval by School Board & NEA Members Set for This Week
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield School District and the Northfield Education Association (NEA) have tentatively agreed to a new two-year contract (2025-27) for the district’s teachers. According to a joint statement released by
Northfield School Board To Explore Late Start; To Hear From UMN Experts at Work Session Meeting This Evening
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield School Board is starting a months-long discussion tonight to consider a later start time for the middle and high school. Tonight’s meeting is intended only to kick off
Robin’s Egg Set to Close on December 22nd; Bread People Set to Move into Location in February
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Robin’s Egg Bakery is celebrating its two-year anniversary this month; however, the organization will permanently close on the 22nd. “The last two years have been some of the most exciting
Arts Guild’s Production of Winnie the Pooh Opens Tonight
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Arts Guild’s production of Winnie the Pooh opens this weekend for its two-week-long show. The youth group, Purple Door Theater, is putting on the production. Rachel Haider is
Rice County Officers welcome drop in DWIs as enforcement campaign launches
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The continued decline in DWI cases countywide is a positive sign, according to Rice County law enforcement. After a spike in DWIs in 2021 and 2022, DWI counts declined in
Winter Walk is this Evening; Here’s All the Information You Need for the Evening:
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Winter Walk is this evening in Northfield, the exciting event up and down Division Street of shopping, carols, games, and fun for all! Will have the full list of events
Small Businesses Rely on Community Support This Holiday Season
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With Winter Walk today, it’s one of the most important days of the year for Small Businesses in town. Amy Peterson, owner of The Measuring Cup and Monarch Gift Store,
The Dog House Wins Best Holiday Decorations Contest; Rare Pair and Secret Attic are Runner Ups
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Dog House is this year’s winner of the Holiday Window Display contest in Downtown. Josh Zimmerman is the President of the Friends of Downtown, the organizers of the contest:
The Ornament Has Been Found!
The ornament has been found!!!!! Congrats to the Bernarding family on your big find and win of $1,000! Owen found the ornament at The Depot stuck in the art tree made of railroad spikes.
ORNAMENT HUNT Clue #3
Clue 3 : Wednesday. Don’t be a bump on a log, it’s ok to spike the eggnog. Charlie in a box would rather be a car, trying to ride with square wheels wont get you far. Pointed
Snow Storm Alerts & Closings For 12/10/2025
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last updated at 5:30am — We will continue to update this page with more alerts if you have information, email Logan@kymnradio.net School Alerts Cannon Falls Schools: Parents and Staff, due
Rice County Board of Commissioners to Hold Truth in Taxation Thursday Evening; Considering an 8.7% Tax Levy Increase
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Rice County Board of Commissioners will hold its Truth in Taxation meeting tomorrow night at 6pm at the Government Services Building in Faribault. The meeting is for public input
New Art at the Site of the Archer House Features a Bookshelf of Northfield Authors
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net New art is up in Downtown Northfield at the former site of the Archer House, with banners going up around the fence at the site. Overall, the piece is 170
