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Legally Blonde Opens Tonight; Tickets Sold Out in All But Two Shows
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net PREVIOUS STORY (1/28/2025): Legally Blonde is the Next Show at the Northfield Arts Guild, Purple Door Theater, Offers Opportunity for Youth To Learn About The Theater Legally Blonde Jr. Edition
An Update on the School Budget Reduction Process (2/21/2025)
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net PREVIOUS STORY (1/31/2025): Northfield Public Schools Receives An Updated Financial Forecast; $6 Million in Budget Reductions Needed; District Looking For Volunteers To Join Prioritization Team The Northfield Public Schools has
Northfield Arts Guild Looking for Emerging Artists in New Studio Space
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net In January, it was announced that the Northfield Arts Guild had signed a two-year lease with the City of Northfield for the 411 Water Street building. The space is a
District Staff Give Positive Review of the Local Charter Schools
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net PREVIOUS STORY (1/22/2025): Prairie Creek Community School Provides Annual Report To School Board PREVIOUS STORY (2/12/2025): Arcadia Charter School Gives Annual Report To the School Board At the last school
A Look At Northfield Road Construction Projects For 2025
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net While it may be cold now, winter will soon be over and with it a new season in Minnesota, road construction. In the past few weeks, the Northfield City Council
Around the World in 80 Days Closes This Weekend At the Paradise Center for the Arts
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The show Around the World in 80 Days, currently at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, closes this weekend. This family-friendly wild adventure takes you back to Victorian
Updates on the Ice Arena is The Main Discussion Item At The Northfield City Council Tonight; Update Includes Construction Costs That Are $3.9 Million Higher Than Originally Estimated
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council meets tonight for their regular meeting and a special work session meeting. On the regular meeting agenda, there are very few items overall. The only item
Blood Drive at St. Olaf Today & Tomorrow; Red Cross In Urgent Need of Donors
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The American Red Cross is midway through a 3-day long blood drive being held at St. Olaf College, and there are still many open lots to register. The event takes
Northfield Public Schools Cancel School for 2/18/2025; Updates From Other Area Schools
Northfield Public Schools: The Northfield Public Schools will be closed on February 18, 2025, due to the National Weather Service’s extreme cold warning. All school is canceled for the day. Because this is the first full day closure, this is
Several Maintenance Projects Planned For School Buildings Over The Summer
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last Monday, the Northfield School Board heard a presentation from Director of Finance Val Mertesdorf and Director of Buildings and Grounds Justin Raabolle about the school district’s Proposed operating capital
Northfield Library Hosts Movie Night & Concert This Week
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net It’s the Third Monday of the month, meaning movie nights at the Grand are back. The event is put on by The Culture Crew and a collaboration between the Northfield
Northfield Police & St. Paul Bomb Squad Safely Remove Vintage Explosives
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last Monday at around 4:30 p.m., the Northfield Police Department received a call regarding found explosives in a garage. Officers responded to the 400 block of College Street S and
Future of the Water Treatment Plant Uncertain: City Council Set To Vote On Plans At Future Meeting
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net After an over two-hour-long debate, the Northfield City Council appeared again split on the issue of the Water Treatment Plant. After rejecting the initial construction bids in January, city staff
Reception Being Held For Art Exhibit Currently In City Hall on Tuesday Evening
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net If you have been in the Northfield City Hall in the last few weeks, you may have noticed new art hanging on the walls. The art was done by local
Northfield School Board Approves Academic Calendar For Next Year
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This week, the Northfield School Board adopted next year’s academic calendar. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann said they were making the calendar later this year to collect more feedback
