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The Raider Wrap 2-8-25
It’s been a busy week for Raider Activities. Liz brings you all the scores and highlights of the week on this week’s Raider Scoreboard. How knowledgeable would you be if you didn’t know how knowledgeable you were?
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Rice County Garden Day set for March 8th; Registration Due by February 22nd
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net While there may be snow, wind, and cold forecasted for this week, spring is closer than it may appear, with the Rice County Garden Day registration now open. The event
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FiftyNorth Presents About the Impact of the Organization at the Northfield City Council Meeting
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net On Tuesday, Kerry Hjelmgren, the Executive Director of FiftyNorth, gave a presentation to the City Council about the organization and its positive impact on seniors and the overall Northfield community.
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Rice County Offers Free Fix It Clinic for Clothes and Small Appliances
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Rice County Environmental Services will host a Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, February 22nd, from Noon to 4pm at FiftyNorth here in Northfield. Fix-it clinics are free for volunteers to fix
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Chapter 3 of the Comp Plan Accessibility; Future Land Use In Northfield
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Editor’s Note: For the last 18 months, the City of Northfield has been drafting its Comprehensive Plan, which is the 20-year plan for the city. This story will be part
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Joint Membership for the Paradise Center for the Arts & River Bend Nature Center Opens until March 15th
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Paradise Center for the Arts and River Bend Nature Center, both located in Faribault, announced that their Art and Nature Family Membership is now open. In a statement, the
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The City Looking To Hear From Businesses Through The End of The Month
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Since the early fall, the City of Northfield has been interviewing businesses in the community to learn about what makes them thrive and their struggles. The interviews have been part
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High School Construction Core Planning Team Visits Other Schools
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Public Schools has been busy collecting ideas and designing the renovations to the high school building. The Core Planning team was formed in December as the main group
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Northfield City Council Meets Tonight; On the Agenda: Spring Creek Road Improvements & Changes to the Public Comments Section
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council meets tonight; the meeting will start with an information presentation from 50 North about the organization. Part of the presentation will focus on 50 North’s use
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Northfield Fire Department Set to Receive A New Fire Truck This Month
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service is set to receive a new fire truck this month. The new truck replaces the department’s current 8125 vehicle, the initial fire attack
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Prairie Creek Receives Award for All School Book Club
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Prairie Creek Community School, an elementary school located in Castle Rock, was recognized this past year with the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools Innovation Award for their All School Book
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Arts Guild Reaches Agreement To Rent A New Building For Studio Workspaces
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Arts Guild and the City of Northfield announced the guild will become the new tenant of the 411 Water Street Building. The building is located between the Municipal
Ohio-Based Firm Announces Acquisition of Carlson Capital Management
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Sequoia Financial Group, announced it had reached an agreement to acquire the Northfield-based firm, Carlson Capital Management. Founded in 1987 Carlson Capital provides integrated wealth management services, including investment, retirement,
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Martig y Schroepfer discuten el efecto de las órdenes ejecutivas en la política municipal 30/01/25
Mientras el presidente Trump instala sus políticas en muchas áreas diferentes del gobierno a través de una serie de órdenes ejecutivas, la ciudad de Northfield está recibiendo llamadas telefónicas y correos electrónicos preguntando cómo algunas de esas
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Northfield Public Schools Receives An Updated Financial Forecast; $6 Million in Budget Reductions Needed; District Looking For Volunteers To Join Prioritization Team
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net On Monday, the Northfield School Board heard the updated financial forecast for the district. The financial forecast is one of four regular elements in the Northfield Public Schools budgeting cycle,