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Tornado drill at 1:45pm today only
Tornado Drill – UPDATE In cooperation with Rice County Emergency Management: On Thursday, April 16, 2020 the 1:45 PM Tornado Drill will take place as scheduled.
Challenge of the Yukon 4-15-20
“Challenge of the Yukon” was a radio serial play from the 1930’s. A group of young Northfield actors and actresses, age 11-13, recreate Episode 535
NH&C becomes Emergency Response Center; Dundas doors not open but you can knock; Rice County calls on citizens to make masks/gowns; Peacetime Emergency extension/Stay At Home confusion
By Teri Knight, News Director The City of Northfield met virtually for a work session. First on the agenda was an update on Covid19 response
Chief Nelson "Stay the course" for others; Severe weather includes flooding; Hillmann updates on distance learning – grateful for iPad technology; Nfld and DSI team up for yardwaste curbside pickup
By Teri Knight, News Director With mask on, Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson came into the studio to give an update on how the community
Governor Walz extends Peacetime Emergency
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-35 extending the peacetime emergency in Minnesota for 30 days. It will be in
2nd suspect in shooting was "scared"; Draheim wants to get people safely back to work; Severe Weather Awareness video and posters; Post Brands establishes cash bonuses and donates to hunger relief
By Teri Knight, News Director On Saturday morning, Faribault Police and Rice Co. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting in the parking lot of the
MnDOT snowplows out on Easter Sunday as snow arrives in southeast Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. – MnDOT snowplows were out on southeast Minnesota state highways Sunday morning as a band of heavy of snow arrived in the region,
Shooting incident in Faribault
FARIBAULT – On Saturday, April 11th, at approximately 10:36 AM Faribault Police Officers and Rice County Deputies responded to a shooting incident located in the
Carleton College to complete Spring term remotely, Commencement and in-person Reunion canceled;Wheels of justice turning ever more slowly as courts are limited; Lippert on new way to legislate; Nfld vs Dundas on 2020 census challenge; Faribo Winter Farmers' Mkt moves outdoors
UPDATED AT 2:07PM Carleton College to complete Spring term remotely, Commencement and in-person Reunion canceled Carleton College President Steve Poskanzer announced today that remote classes
Covid-19 triggering PTSD for some says Hope Center's Staab; NH&C must tighten belt amid Covid-19 response; Smith comments on CARES and how locals are stepping up including KYMN; 5th St. closed/sign up for roundabout updates
By Teri Knight, News Director These days of sheltering in place are having an effect on all of us. Some perhaps more than others. Hope
Gov. Walz 4-8-20
Governor Walz has extended the Stay At Home order until May 4th. He shared models and said Minnesotans are doing a great job but we
Extensive damage/no injuries in Faribault fire; "This won't be over in 2 weeks" – RC Pub Health Dir.; Nfld Council meets via video, gets a jump on 2021 street projects
By Teri Knight, News Director Just before midnight last night, the Faribault Fire Department, Rice County Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol and North Memorial Ambulance responded
Local farmers catering to restaurants and hotels having a hard time; NH&C asking home sewers; Nlfd woman raises thousands to buy surgical wrap to make masks; To appeal your home valuation call your county assessor
By Teri Knight, News Director Congresswoman Angie Craig held a town hall meeting yesterday to address business issues within rural communities in her District. Randy
Radio Free Northfield
Radio Free Northfield is ON; KYMN Radio would like to extend this invitation to all Chamber Members and non-Chamber members alike: With local businesses struggling
House fire on Woodley; Man receives 12 years for rape of Northfield woman; "We have the supplies, why not", Taggart making face shields; Nfld EDA approves loan extension to businesses/Council holds reg mtg
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 800 block of Woodley St. yesterday just before 5pm. Capt. Sean
Governor Walz Update to Minnesotans 4-3-20
Governor Walz addresses Minnesotans on updated Covid-19 information related to our State. Governor Tim Walz Unveils Data Dashboard, Outlines State’s Priorities in Responding to COVID-19
Nfld Police Chief Monte Nelson gives live update 4-03-20
Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson gives a live update on COVID-19 containment efforts in Northfield. [zoomsounds_player type=”detect” dzsap_meta_source_attachment_id=”92277″ source=”https://kymnradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chief-Monte-Nelson-4-3-20.mp3″ config=”KYMNPlayer” autoplay=”off” loop=”off” open_in_ultibox=”off” enable_likes=”off”
In 8 days, they retooled education delivery; NH&C stops deliveries to the hospital; Sheriff Dunn on physical distancing, boating and more; KYMN will carry Walz update LIVE at 1pm
By Teri Knight, News Director In less than 8 days, teachers and staff retooled their whole way of delivering education. Distance learning began across the
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