KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1
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Three years of marching, training, organizing, and building power – it’s all been leading up to this. In 2020, we have a chance to finish what we started three years ago. Rise up with our fellow sisters throughout the country on January 18th, 2020 meeting together at Ames Park (corner of 5th St. & Hwy 3) around 11am in Northfield, MN. Marching together as one at 11:30am on Hwy 3 & throughout Division Street. LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD
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By Teri Knight, News Director
Wenner
A repeat sex offender pled guilty in a child pornography case in Rice County. County Attorney John Fossum reports that 38 year old Ross Wenner of rural Rice County entered guilty pleas in District Court on Friday to three felony counts pf Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct and Possession and Dissemination of Pornographic Work by a Registered Predatory Offender. Because of his criminal history, Wenner is expected to be sentenced to up to 21 years in prison and be on supervised release, or parole, for the rest of his life. Sentencing is scheduled for May 19th. Fossum prosecuted the case. He remarked, “Wenner is a dangerous offender who requires a lengthy sentence. This resolution achieves that and will protect the community”. Wenner was released from prison as a level three sex offender under Department [Read more…] about Repeat Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Case; Kline resigns as Dundas Chief, Murray to be made Interim; Nfld Council agenda includes Tobacco 21 and an update on Local Sales Tax;
By Teri Knight, News Director
… audio starts with the Ballad of Wayne Eddy (listen below) It’s the end of an era, not just the decade. After over 51 years on the air at KYMN, Wayne Eddy announced his retirement on Tuesday. He has over 10,000 interviews under his belt with over 2,000 in the last 14 years on The Wayne Eddy Affair. Eddy leaves a lengthy legacy including induction into the Minnesota Hall of Fame in 2007. In total he’s been on-air for over 55 years. For his last show, he lined up a cast of those people he counted on as regulars. Susan Hvistendahl shared some statistics, “you were given the Joseph Lee Heywood Award in 1990, Jaycee’s Distinguished Service Award, National Jaycee Ambassador Award and think of the many fundraisers that you have been involved in that have raised millions of dollars. That’s something to really be proud of”. He was also one of the founders of the Northfield Historical Society. Hvistendahl shared Eddy’s first words on KYMN, “you’re listening to the new sound in town, KYMN radio, let’s boogie”, adding the words she wrote in an article, “the uplifting strains of Up, Up and Away sung by the Fifth Dimension soared out over the airwaves as announcer Wayne Eddy initiated the first broadcast of KYMN radio Northfield September 27th, 1968”. Brett Reese thanked Wayne, saying, “it’s been really enjoyable. You’re a great promoter/ambassador of Northfield. I hope that continues on as your are, you have been Mr. [Read more…] about Over 51 years on KYMN, Eddy signs off; Ditch the diet, get a plan with nutrition coaches
by Teri Knight, News Director
Handlee-Davis
Last Thursday Faribault Police were called to the Days Inn to remove a couple of unwanted guests. When they entered the room, there was the odor of marijuana along with a large amount of controlled substances. The Drug Task Force was called in. 22 year old Kenaniah Handlee-Davis, of Albert Lea, admitted it was his room and his methamphetamine. 21 year old Cassandra Shackleford, of Faribault, had stayed the night. Agents found a total of 63 grams of methamphetamine and 56 grams of marijuana belonging to Handlee-Davis, along with baggies, a scale and drug paraphernalia. Shackleford’s wallet contained just over a gram of meth. Handlee-Davis is [Read more…] about Albert Lea man charged with 1st degree drug sale; Nfld affordable housing project awarded $11 mil; Dundas approves 7% levy and awards sale of bonds; McCarthy “ushered in a new phase” says Switzer
Teri Knight’s guest today is Minnesotan, Ames Sheldon, with her latest book, “Don’t Put the Boats Away”. In the aftermath of World War II, the members of the Sutton family are reeling from the death of a beloved family member. Over the next twenty-five years, they all struggle with loss, grief, and mourning. The story of war’s aftermath isn’t often told. Ames discusses what drove her to tackle the subject and also about returning to writing and getting published at age 65. The book moves from New Jersey to Northfield as Ames has various connections to the City. She is appearing at the Northfield Historical Society Museum on Thursday, November 21st at 2pm with a talk on the role women played during WWII and at 6pm with a history of the Ames Mill (part of her family) and tells how Northfield has influenced her writing. amessheldon.com
