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LETTER: Northfield Hospital & Clinics Board Sends Letter to U.S. legislators advocating against Medicaid cuts
Editor’s Note: On June 30th, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Northfield Hospital & Clinics sent the following letter to Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen.
Motorcycle Lane Split Law Goes Into Effect July 1st; Police Chief Urges Caution
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net There is a new motorcycle lane “splitting” law that goes into effect starting tomorrow (7/1) in Minnesota. State
Rice County Skywarn Organization Looking For Community Input
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Rice County Skwarn organization, a group of weather spotters and experts, is seeking community input through a
Northfield Faith Leaders Publish Letter In Support of LGBTQ People; Attend Pride in the Park “because of our faith, not in spite of it”
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Recently, several Northfield community faith leaders published an open letter to the community regarding their church’s participation in
Paradise Center for the Arts Hosts Opening Gallery Reception Tonight; The Work of Aramis Wells, Dana Lacina, Trudi Schaefer, Marissa Shackleford, Monica Wilder, and the Minnesota Mosaic Guild on Display
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault will host an opening reception tonight for the unveiling of
Dundas Dukes to Host Field Dedication and Celebration of Life for Bill Nelson on Saturday
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Dundas Dukes are set to hold a dedication ceremony and celebration of life to honor the team’s
Northfield’s Independence Day fireworks set for July 4, 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle School
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield fireworks display will be held on Friday, July 4 starting at 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle
Changes coming to county’s Emergency Alert System
Everbridge, the mass notification system used by Rice and Steele counties, has introduced a new feature allowing users to manage all notifications from a single
Renovation of Northfield High School Athletic Spaces Focuses on More Space for Students and Access for Community Use
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield High School is set to undergo significant renovations and expansions in the coming years as part
Northfield’s 2024 Audit Report Shows High Taxes Compared to Similar Sized Cities
By Maya Betti, News Intern Northfield’s 2024 audit reveals a continued increase in both the city’s tax rate and the amount of taxes collected per
Something I Have Always Wondered About: Behind the Scenes of the Community Action Center
In the second segment of Something I Have Always Wondered About, KYMN News Intern Maya Betti talks with Anika Rychner and Lisa Percy of the
From Food to Housing: How the Community Action Center Supports Its Neighbors
Written by Maya Betti, News Intern & Read on-air by Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net In Rice County, the Community Action Center—known as the
Steve Grove To Speak About New Book Tonight At the Grand Events Center
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Steve Grove, the current CEO & Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, the former leader of the State
Students Help Pollinators Thrive Through Pocket of Prairie Program
By Maya Betti, News Intern Hundreds of third-grade students across Rice County are helping pollinators thrive — one prairie plant at a time. This spring,
$5 million in Future Projects Planned for the Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC); City Submits State Bonding Request
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC) is one of the city’s most important, and in the next several
Northfield High School Renovation Design Focuses on Flexible Spaces
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield High School is set to undergo significant renovations and expansions in the next several years. The
Northfield Public Library Hosts Free Summer Concert Series In Way Park; Performances Each Wednesday Evening
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The summer concert series hosted by the Northfield Public Library is already underway, with its weekly Wednesday night
Northfield Transit Hub Ribbon Cutting Celebration Tuesday at 3:30pm
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The City of Northfield is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Northfield Regional Transit
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Northfield City Council Meeting
Northfield City Hall – Council Chambers, Northfield MN |
