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Back together in the studio for the first time in weeks, Rich and Danny belatedly celebrate Debbie Harry’s 80th (!) birthday with a show devoted to her groundbreaking band, Blondie.Do you want proof that Daniel G. Moir is all about the music, and nothing else? Rich tries several times to talk about how beautiful Debbie […]

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses upcoming events such as Picnic in the Park (July 28th) and Night to Unite (August 5th), issues around speeding and scams in the community, and the potential for a community wellness dog owned by the Northfield Police.

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Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses last night’s work session, the beginnings of the 2026-27 budget planning, and more.

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 increase and what that actually means, and more.

In this week’s edition of Something I Have Always Wondered About, Logan talks with two members of the Friends of Downtown, President Josh Zimmerman and Christopher Tassava. They talk about the organization’s history starting as the Downtown Development Cooperation, the accreditation as a Mainstreet America organization, and what events, grants, and programs they help lead […]

Members from Indivisible MN Northfield discuss tomorrow’s Good Trouble Lives On event, to honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. The event will be held tomorrow, July 17th at 6pm in Ames Park. https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/805043

Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce President Jane Bartho talks summer in Northfield and upcoming events happening all over town.

Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talks upcoming events at the NAG, including the current Rocky Casillas exhibition, Flora & Ulysses, applications for mural opportunities in Northfield, and much more.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the July 14th City Council Meeting, including this fall’s Oktoberfest, considering a joint-power agreement between Dundas and Northfield for Building Official and Inspection services, and more.

Meredith, Tami, and Jess discuss manic voicemails, hoarding organ pipes, goat fever, and the new Studio Underground opening in Faribault this fall.

Northfield Public School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann goes over some topics from last night’s school board meeting, including the new fiscal year, a laptop refresh for teachers, sponsorship opportunities to help refresh athletic facilities, and more.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Clinton Muench from Northfield Hospitals + Clinics discusses joint health, injury prevention, post-op recovery, and more.

Northfield Public Library’s Director of Services Natalie Draper discusses the history of books, how a book is put together, and how that has changed over time with guests Pam O’Hara (SELCO), Bill North (Carleton College), and Alexus Kreft (Northfield History Center and Northfield Public Library).

Today on Spill the Beans! Mox and Ashlee discuss life with four-legged family members. Ranging from adoption to purebred, to the things we do for our animals, along with the pet peeves that come with raising four legged family members.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Elizabeth Olson from the Northfield Garden Club and photography artist Gail Gates to preview the Northfield Garden Tour. Each of the six sites for this public garden tour is hosted by members of the Northfield Garden Club and features amazing local gardens for self-guided tours and each site is paired with a talented […]

Local author Benjamin Percy talks his work with Marvel Comics and his upcoming project The End Times, a series of fictional newspapers taking place in a post-apocalyptic Northfield.

Earl Weinmann discusses his new concession stand at Riverwalk Market Fair, Weinmann’s Weenies, where all profits are being donated to local charities.

Mrs. Moxie discusses her upcoming show at The Grand Event Center, Mrs. Moxie’s Wet Hot Summer, on July 19th to raise funds for the Northfield Union of Youth, and touches on how she first got into drag. Buy Tickets to Mrs. Moxie’s Wet Hot Summer HERE

Kelli Podracky talks about various recent and upcoming activities involving the Northfield Union of Youth.

With no City Council meeting this week, Mayor Erica Zweifel recaps this year’s Lighten Up sale at Carleton College, the book she’s reading on climate change and touches on the city’s Climate Action Plan, a preview of next week’s budget work session, and more.

Moxie and the Mr. Sit down to discuss the challenges of long distance friendship with Bre and Zach Albrecht who join us in this conversation all the way from Massachusetts. 

Host Kosmo Esplan discusses the history of the Riverwalk Market Fair with Market Fair Manager Derek Meyers, Riverwalk Market Fair Board Chair Martha Kasper, and local artist and longtime Riverwalk Market Fair vendor Kathy Miller.

Vicki Dilley and Chris Ellison of Northfield Rotary discuss this year’s Taste of Summer Fest (formerly the Four-Way Taste), featuring food, drinks, music, raffles and auctions, and more. The festival takes place this Thursday, July 10th, from 5-8pm at Red Barn Farm in Northfield. Buy Tickets Here

Director of Library Services Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the Northfield Public Library, including a Nordic walking group, their summer concert series, and the Bookmobile popping up in parks across the city.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the Paradise Center for the Arts show Assassins with the director Eric Parrish, Will McIntyre, Performing Arts and Education Director of the Paradise and actor in the show, and actress Elin Odegaard. Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-Winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into America’s fascination with celebrity and the extreme […]

Live from Bridge Square on the 4th of July! Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson talks about fireworks safety.

Live from Bridge Square on the 4th of July, KYMN’s Logan Wells reads the Declaration of Independence. See the previous episodes in the series leading up to the signing of the declaration:

Craig Swenson, Assistant Director/Fitness Manager, provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth.

Krista Middlebrooks loves music and travel. She talked with us about how music opens each of us to our emotions and connects us to community; how the flute chose her; visiting Japan with her daughter as tour guide; and the benefits of traveling outside your comfort zone. Plus: Japanese baseball, and a Moroccan folk song.

In the lead-up to Independence Day on Friday, each day this week, KYMN's Logan Wells discusses the causes and the events leading up to the American Revolution. In part 3 of the series, they discuss the olive branch to King George III and drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Head Coach Ryan Heinritz and youth members Ben Heinritz and Maya Klein discuss the local youth soccer league Cannon River FC.

Executive Director of Northfield Shares Carrie Carroll goes over the now open grant application process, a current open position with the organization, and more.

Wayne Quist and Cliff Reynolds from Veterans Empowered discuss their organization, their book Veterans in Crisis, and the affects of PTSD in veterans.

Mox, Lindsay, & Ryan return for the second episode of Pride Spill the Beans: Proud & Restless. Listen in as they cover drag in our current culture, allyship, pop culture representation, and movie theater snacks! Special guest Steve Mooney provides our sponsor introduction!

Craig Wasner, Maren Wasner, Casey Wasner, and Rob Ryden discuss their music backgrounds and the Wazaroo Music Fest at the Wasner Barn this Saturday, June 28th.

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses upcoming traffic laws about to be implemented, the upcoming Picnic in the Park event on July 28th, and more.

Mayor Erica Zweifel along with Northfield Fastpitch Softball Association’s President Nick Capatina and Fundraising Coordinator Jessie Skobrak discuss the $15,000 grant NFSA received from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund to help improve Rock Fields in Northfield.

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 Community Action Center. Among the several topics that they discuss, they talk about what the CAC does, the funding of the organization, and its expansion from just Northfield to operating […]

NH+C Wound Healing Center Director Kayla Zandstra and nurse practitioner Christina Richardson talk about the rise in chronic wounds, the expertise and range of treatment options with Northfield Hospital + Clinics, and how to watch for wounds that could cause problems.

Steve Grove, the current CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune and the former head of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, a Northfield High School graduate, discusses his new book, “How I Found Myself in the Midwest.” Grove will be hosting a reading from the book on tonight, 6:15pm – 8:30pm at […]

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the June 24th City Council Meeting, as well as the Annual Capital Improvement Plan and open city employment positions.

Host Kosmo Esplan talks with Northfield native Ben Wang, who is currently starring in the new film Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, about what it was like moving from China as a child to Northfield, and how he came to be a professional movie actor.

Val Mertesdorf, Director of Finance, and Justin Raabolle, Director of Facilities, discuss the summer projects going on this year in the school district.

Ronica Roberson, managing editor of the Entertainment Guide, highlights some of the upcoming events in the area.

Mitch Paradise discusses the upcoming Paradise City Wrestling event on Friday, June 27th at The Doublewide in New Market.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes interdisciplinary artist and independent filmmaker Wendy Placko to share the story of her new documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village. The film highlights the team that imagined and built this Northfield neighborhood of townhomes designed according to sustainable Passive House building standards and the […]

CC Linstroth discusses how the 2045 Northfield Comprehensive Plan affects Northfield’s aging citizens and upcoming events at Age Friendly Northfield.

This week, to celebrate his birthday, Rich invites his wife Annie back onto the show as they talk about the music she grew up on and Rich’s surprising, but deep love for Southern Rock. Not a lot more to say than that, but if you’re the guy in the back yelling “FREE BIRD!,” the bartenders […]

Local artist Curtis Ingvolstad discusses the annual sharpening of his pencil sculpture on the Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.