The KYMN Radio Podcast

 Tonight, the Northfield City Council will approve the budget and tax levy increase for next year, which is set to be 9.9%. KYMN's Logan Wells provides a breakdown of the budget, how it works, what's driving the increase, and pretty much everything you need to know ahead of tonight's meeting. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025:City of Northfield Holds Truth In Taxation Meeting Tonight; Set to Approve Budget & 9.9% Tax Increase

Denise Gillen and Yolanda Helgeson from Carleton College discuss the annual Craft Fair and Custodial Bake Sale fundraiser, happening this Friday, December 5th from 8am to 2pm at the Weitz Center for Creativity. 

KYMN's Logan Wells brings three phone books of Northfield, from 1968-69, 1972-73, and 1976, and shows a unique lens of history of the town through ads and what else is in the phone book.

The news from Northfield Minnesota on Monday, December 1st, 2025

Don Pavek talks about the kick-off to the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's City Council meeting, where they primarily discussed the proposed 2026 general fund budget and levy, and more updates from the city. 

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the legacy of Noel Stratmoen, recent state recognition of School Board members, and last night's School Board meeting. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

Owner of Content Bookstore Jessica Peterson-White talks about the Operation Joy and what her store does to donate to the program. 

Starlight Productions founder Nikki Roberts, teacher and performer Faith Peterson, and performer Mitchell Engel talk Starlight's origins, the annual Christmas variety show Czech the Halls, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, November 24th, 2025:Operation Joy and Content Bookstore Help Provide Hundreds of Books this SeasonNorthfield School Board Meets Tonight 11-24-2025Dundas City Council Approves Pay Raises for Police Officers; Aims To Create Longer Retention In the Department 

Rebound Partners Founder Brett Reese, Director of Business Development & Investor Relations Brent Nystrom, and Development Analyst Alex Baraniak discuss their involvement with the future of the Archer House site.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, November 21st, 2025: Utility Rates Approved to Increase by $5 for the Average Customer - City Taxes Explained Part 5Operation Joy Registration Closes Today; Donations Go To Support Families This Holiday Season

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses winter parking reminders, the current drone policy being reviewed by the City Council, and last week's incident involving ICE in Northfield. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, November 20th, 2025: Northfield Cuts $1.4 million from Budget This Year - City Taxes Explained Part 4It's Give to the Max Day - Here are some of the Northfield Non-Profits Fundraising Today 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last week's incident involving ICE, and last night's city council meeting. 

Senior Director of the Community Action Center Anika Rychner discusses their annual fundraiser for Operation Joy, which helps provide Northfield families with support during the holiday season. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025:Ice Arena & Staff Wages: The Major Driver of This Year's Tax Increase - City Taxes Explained Part 3Birth Centers at Faribault to Close, Owatonna Reorganizes, Northfield Prepares for Regional Role

Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings and Purple Door Youth Theater Founder and Director Rachel Haider discuss events at the Guild such as the Fine Craft Collective, upcoming classes, and the Purple Door Youth Theater's production of Winnie-the-Pooh. Performances of Winnie-the-Pooh begin December 12th and run through December 21st.

The Marketing & Communications Director of the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Devin Winjum discusses Faribault's ninth annual Winterfest, happening Thursday, December 4th through Saturday, December 6th. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 17th, 2025:9.8% Average Yearly Increase in Northfield Taxes since 2016 - City Taxes Explained Part 2 Northfield City Council Meeting Tonight 11/17/2025

Cori Kennedy, originally from the Kasson-Mantorville area, discusses her small town Southern Minnesota origins, her music career, and her current run as a contestant on The Voice.

Bill North from Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library recaps the recent annual Trivia Bee, and the organization's annual fundraiser kicking off on Give to the Max Day. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, November 17th, 2025: Revenue Sources of the City - City Taxes Explained Part 1Immigration and Customs Enforcement take one Person Into Custody on Wednesday in Northfield.

St. Dominic School principal Shawn Dudley and Literacy Enrichment teacher and coach Brooke Johnson-Korbel discuss the importance of literacy for young students and their success with the Grove Literacy Program at St. Dominic's.

Musician and Northfield Middle School band director Ethan Freier discusses his career, his group The Freier Department, and their upcoming show at the Armory Square Event Center next Friday, November 21st at 7pm. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, November 14th, 2025:CAC looks to be “Rock for the Community.” Donations and Support Still Needed Even With the Government Shutdown Appearing to End Soon  2026 Truth in Taxation Statements are in the Mail; What Does The Forum Mean?

Northfield Union of Youth Executive Director Kelli Podracky discusses upcoming events at the Union of Youth, including next week's Give to the Max Day. 

Northfield Hospital + Clinics EMS Chief Brian Edwards discusses winter safety kits, how to prevent common winter emergencies, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, October 13th, 2025:Renovations and Expansions of NCRC Would Expand Food Shelf Operations and Community Space  Northfield School Board Hears Annual Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report

Scott Wopata, outgoing Executive Director of the Community Action Center and incoming Community Development Director for the City of Northfield, talks how the CAC is serving the community during the SNAP benefits freeze, Operation Joy, his new role with the city, and more. 

Voice of Raider Hockey on KYMN Jimmy LeRue previews this year's boys and girls hockey seasons, including coaching changes, player development, and more. 

The Northfield City Council is set to approve a 9.9% Tax Levy at their December 2nd meeting, and in the next few days, property owners will begin receiving their tax estimates in the mail. To help explain all of this, KYMN News brings you a show meant to get into the details and explain the issue if you're new to it. The show is split into three segments: Part 1 - How a City Budget/Tax Levy WorksPart 2 - How this Budget Was MadePart 3 - Answers to Some of the Common QuestionsGuests on the program include Mayor Erica Zweifel, City Council Member Chad Beumer, City Administrator Ben Martig, and Finance Director Brenda Anglestad. Throughout the show, we will refer to a PowerPoint presentation on the budget. You can find the link to it here. We have also started a landing page on our website with more details. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025: State Representatives Visit the Northfield Community Resource Center as Part ofa  Tour To Provide State Aid For ProjectsQuarter 3 Police Report Continues to Show A Crime Decrease In NorthfieldCity Provides a ‘Lower Your Energy Cost' Event

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks last night's Dundas city council meeting, where topics included the annual budget, a Labor Day agreement with the Dundas Police Department, and more. 

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses Amy Goerwitz being named to the All-State School Board, last night's public hearing on the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report, the Total Special Education System Plan, the Open Enrollment Options Report, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025:Veterans Day Events in NorthfieldThe Veteran Organizations of NorthfieldWhat's open and closed in Northfield for Veterans Day

Founder and Executive Director of This Is Me Holly Schoenbauer talks about their new mentoring program matching adult mentors with kids in foster care, this Friday's silent auction benefiting Northfield Dance Academy where Schoenbauer will be keynote speaker, the importance of extracurricular activities for kids, and more. 

Hear a conversation KYMN news had last year with Hayes Scriven, the Site Manager and Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse (and the former Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society), last year about the Memorial Service and Beacon Light for the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.Learn more about the event and watch the memorial here. Picture by Aramis Wells/Flashover Photo

 In the lead-up to Veterans Day, which also marks the end of World War I in 1918, we are discussing the history of the war. Today, we discuss some of the different legends and myths about the war that have developed, including the Angels of Mons, the Taxis of the Marne, the Christmas Truce, and the Red Baron. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on November 10th, 2025:Northfield Chamber Launches Holiday Passport To Encourage Local Shopping This SeasonArmed Suspect Incident Leads to SWAT Deployment following Warrant ServiceNorthfield School Board Meets Tonight & Will Hold Public Hearing Before the Regular Meeting 

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper talks tonight's Trivia Bee, two new quiet rooms at the library, a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Foundation, site planning to address landscape erosion, and more. 

St. Olaf student Christine Whear discusses the event Bridging Communities: A Celebration of Somali Culture happening at the Northfield Public Library on Saturday, November 8th. The event was put together by St. Olaf students and will feature music, dancing, storytelling, and more.