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Learn more about Northfield City Government with Mayor Zweifel
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net After a busy spring for the City Council, which included items like the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan,
Northfield City Council meets tonight to discuss key projects and 2026 election prep
By Maya Betti, News Intern The Northfield City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall for both a regular session and a work
Chamber of Commerce Works To Promote A Wide Variety of Tourism
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net A Northfield tradition is coming up this week on Thursday, Crazy Days. The day of business deals around
Northfield Students Represent Rice County at Statewide Envirothon Competition
By Maya Betti, KYMN News Intern A team of students from Northfield High School represented Rice County at the 2025 Minnesota State Envirothon, held at
Northfield Fire Department Operations Budget Remains Steady; Capital and Equipment Budget Harder To Control
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council heard a report last week on the Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Services Budget.
Model Festival Tuesday Mid-Day at Rodeo Grounds; DJJD Bank Raid Reenactments Set To Take Place at 11:30am and 12:30pm
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Model T is rolling into town tomorrow with a special event: The Model T Ford Club International
Northfield Public Broadcasting looks for community submissions, looks to make content more community-based
By Maya Betti, KYMN News Intern Northfield Public Broadcasting is now turning its focus to something a little more interactive. The station, which has operated
Exponential growth at CAC Reflects Rising Community Needs in Rice County
By Maya Betti, KYMN News Intern The Community Action Center, or CAC, has experienced remarkable growth in both its staff and impact in recent years,
Northfield City Council Hears Initial Budget Proposals; Tax Levy Increase for 2026 Ranges Between 9.9% and 17.4%
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield City Council began a discussion in earnest this week about next year’s city budget and tax
Pies, People, and Community: Dacie Moses Pie Baking Contest at Carleton College Saturday Afternoon.
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net A celebration of pies, people, and community will take place this Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Assassins at the Paradise Center for the Arts; Flora & Ulysses at the Arts Guild Both Close This Weekend
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Two theater shows are set to close this weekend in the area: Flora & Ulysses at the Northfield
Third Thursday This Evening Downtown; Helen Forsythe & The Pan Handlers to Perform;
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Pictures from June’s Third Thursday were several hundred people gathered to watch live music. Pictures by Logan Wells/KYMN
Northfield Memory Mile Raises $12,550 for the Alzheimer’s Association
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Your Pace or Mine Running Club announced at the beginning of the month that the 2025 Memory Mile
Rice County Officers cite 21 for speeding during pre-holiday enforcement
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Rice County officers had a busy Independence Day Holiday, making 78 total traffic stops and issuing 18 citations,
10 Minutes or Less: Northfield City Council Work Session on July 15th, 2025
KYMN’s Logan Wells recaps the Northfield City Council Work Session last night. Topics include early discussions of the 2026-27 city budget, a potential tax levy
Friends of Downtown Go Beyond Third Thursday, Champion Creating a Healthy Downtown
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Tomorrow is the Third Thursday, an event where people gather on Bridge Square to enjoy great live music,
State Park Passes Available at the Northfield Public Library
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net The Northfield Public Library announced at the start of this month that it will offer a new service
Northfield City Council Meets Tonight For a Work Session Meeting; Budget & Tax Levy Will Be The Main Topics
By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net Listen to today’s news: The Northfield City Council meets tonight for a Work Session meeting, and the meeting
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