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Logan Wells
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Latest Local News:
Northfield Chamber Hosts Community Market Fair Next Saturday at Dundas Dome
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Community Market Fair and it is more than Just A Home & Garden Show. Explore a diverse lineup of local
New Information About the Archer House Released
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net People who walk or drive around Downtown Northfield may have noticed a new sign outside the site of the former Archer House. On the sign is a website showing some
Community Action Center’s Largest Food Fund Drive Continues Through The End of March
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net For the month of March, the Community Action Center (CAC) has been working to collect funds and food as part of the MN Food Share March Campaign. March is the
Northfield Raiders Have A Successful Winter Season of Sports; Teachers Recognized for Work
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With spring break next week, that means the winter sports season is coming to a close, and the Raiders have had an overall successful season with several teams and players
Hometown Credit Union Names New CEO: Chad Corcoran
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Hometown Credit Union this week announced that Chad Corcoran has been named the new President and CEO of the organization. This follows the retirement of the organization’s previous leader, Kim
An In-Depth Look At the Northfield Public Schools Budget Reductions
In January, Northfield Public Schools released their annual financial forecast which called for $6 million in spending cuts in the next year. In the last two weeks, the district has since released its recommendations for the reductions.
Northfield School Bus Involved In Car Accident Thursday morning; No one injured
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Last Thursday at approximately 7:35 a.m., there was a minor car accident involving a school bus and a car at the intersection of College Street and 8th Street. First responders
Water Treatment Plant Federal Funds To Be Redirected at Tonight’s City Council Meeting Officially Ending the Project
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council meets tonight, the most significant item on the agenda is related to the Water Treatment Project. After rejecting the initial design in January, the council continued
City of Northfield Looks to Renegotiate Lease at the NCRC Building; Significant Rental Increases Proposed to Cover Maintenance Costs
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Some of the different organizations in the Northfield Community Resource Building (NCRC). For the last several months, the City of Northfield has been looking to renegotiate the lease on the
Culture Crew Hosts Two Free Events This Week; Movie Night at the Grand & Story Hour at Armory Square
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Culture Crew, a collaboration between the Northfield Public Library, Northfield Arts Guild, and Northfield History Center, will have a busy week with two free events in the next few
Northfield Community Ed Hosts Performance of the Little Mermaid Tonight and Tomorrow
Looking for a family-friendly activity this weekend? The Northfield Community Education is hosting a Storybook Theater production of The Little Mermaid. This production takes a classic fairy tale and twists it with a fun twist. Shows take
Dundas Police Department Hires an Additional Part-Time Officer; Struggles With Finding Enough Staff
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net This week, The Dundas City Council approved hiring an additional part-time police officer for the department. Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen stated that the department is down one full-time officer,
Community Survey Shows That Residents Feel Overall Satisfied and Safe in Northfield; Concerns about Housing and Taxes Expressed
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net At the end of February and into the beginning of March, the City of Northfield conducted a Community Survey to help draft the city’s 3 to 5-year plan. The survey
Northfield School Bus Involved In Car Accident ; No one injured
The Northfield Police Department is investigating a crash involving a school bus at 8th Street and College Street. There were 36 students on the bus, plus the driver. No students were injured and all were transported to
Rice County to Offer Skywarn Storm Training on March 24th
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net With spring approaching, local organizations are preparing weather-related trainings. On March 24th the Rice County Sheriff’s Office will host a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training. The training includes the basics of
