The KYMN Radio Podcast

Northfield-based textile artist Kathy Weed shares the story of her art and how it ended up on display in the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti. Her work will also be on display in the Studio Art Tour. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025:Local Medical leaders recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children, pregnant women, and older adults; Northfield Hospital Shares Additional InformationNorthfield City Council Set To Discuss Water Utility Rates Increases and Plans to Save for a Water Treatment Plant; Stormwater, Garbage, and Wastewater Rate Increases Approved 

Owner of Cannon Power Sports Ray Schoenfelder discusses their ATV ride happening this Sunday, October 5th, and previews the open house with KYMN during this year's Winter Walk.

KYMN's Logan Wells provides an update about the High School Reimage project and the recently released renderings. You can see images and a video walkthrough of the renderings on our website in today's news. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 30th:Dundas City Council Approves Preliminary Tax Levy Increase of 14.09%Northfield Fire Department Urges Everyone to Check Their Furnaces Before Winter

KYMN's Logan Wells provides an update on the fall colors in Minnesota and some places to go.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, September 29th, 2025:Turkey Trot Registration is Now Open; Event is set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Northfield History Center Extends Efforts Beyond The Museum

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, September 26th, 2025: Northfield City Council Approves 10.2% Preliminary Tax Levy IncreaseFriends of the Library Hold Annual Meeting on Sunday; Author to Speak About Minnesota Sports HistorySorry for the delay in posting

Mar Valdecantos and Christine Whear discuss Mercado Local, a local storefront and community space from the nonprofit Barrios Unidos. 

CC Linstroth of Age Friendly Northfield discusses services and upcoming events with Age Friendly.

Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Chief Tom Nelson discusses some recent board meetings, Fire Prevention Week including the upcoming open house at the fire department on October 9th, and more.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, September 25th, 2025:Northfield School Board Sets A Preliminary Levy; Set to See a 0.98% Decrease In Taxes Northfield Police Publish 2024 Annual Report

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, where topics included the tax levy, budget, and reformatting of boards and commissions.

Bill North discusses the upcoming annual meeting for Friends of the Library this Sunday, and introduces local author Patrick Mader who will be giving the keynote speech on Minnesota Women in Sport and the History of Minnesota Olympians.

The Northfield City Council last night choose to set the Preliminary Tax Levy at a 10.2% increase. KYMN's Logan Wells talks about how we got here, the discussion and next steps.  

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2025: Partial road closures in the southeast area of Northfield throughout the fallApplications for Rice County Master Gardeners Open Until October 1st Boys Cross Country Team Positioned Well To Go To State - Raider Highlights 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen recaps last weekend's Oktoberfest and last night's City Council meeting.

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the Youth Council, attendance records, and updates on the Reimaging Northfield High School project.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2025: Northfield Library Creates A Social Story As A Guide for Visiting the LibraryRiverwalk Market Fair Hosts Last Event at Greenvale for the SeasonNorthfield City Council Meets To Set Preliminary Tax Levy 9/23/2025

Lorrie Rugg and Sharon Boisselle of the Rice County Master Gardeners provide an overview of the program and promote applications that are open until October 1st. Apply here: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57uDiTzE2w6NE2i 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, September 22nd 2025:Design and Rendering of High School Renovation to be Shown Tonight to the  Northfield School Board; Board Will Set Preliminary Tax Levy at Meeting Temporary lane closures along Highway 3 to replace streetlights start Tuesday and go until 9/30A 50-Year Retrospective of Downtown Exhibit Opens at the Arts GuildDundas City Council Meets Tonight 9-22-2025

Founder and Executive Director of This Is Me Holly Schoenbauer talks about the program's goals in helping foster kids cultivate an identity outside of being in foster care.

Northfield Toastmasters members Mike Provancha and Theresa Siemers discuss the organizations upcoming open house and speech competition this Tuesday, September 23rd.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, September 19th 2025:Northfield City Council Set to Approve a 9.9% Preliminary Tax Levy on Tuesday; Ice Arena The Main Driver of Costs; $1.3 Million in Budgets Cuts Needed

Faribault Chamber of Commerce's Director of Marketing Devin Winjum discusses some of the chamber's programs, initiatives, and upcoming events.

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer recaps Defeat of Jesse James Days, the armed incident that occurred on September 4th, and speed limits in town.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, September 18th, 2025:Northfield Community Education has Several successes from the Past Year; Early Children's Programs prepare students for Kindergarten Oktoberfest Comes to Dundas on Saturday 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's work session, where topics included next year's budget, tax levy, and utility funds. 

Ahead of the approval of the preliminary tax levy vote next Tuesday, KYMN's Logan Wells provides an update on Northfield's City Budget and Tax Levy: What the tax levy increases are, what items will get cut in the budget, and how to make your voice heard. ** Correction Notice: In the conversation, Logan states the Ice Arena was 8.4% of the levy increase; the sale of the Ice Arena Bonds resulted in a lower than expected interest rate, which means that the new increase is 7.7%. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025:Northfield Schools Aims To Establish School-To-Work Programs for 2026-27 School YearRaider Boys Soccer Team Has a Strong Start To First Half of the Season - Raider Highlights

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talk current and upcoming events at the NAG, including Forbidden Broadway, new murals in town, the current Jim Bonhoff exhibit, and more.

Logan shares an update on the fall colors forecast for Minnesota and some of the best locations to see the fall colors. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025: St. Olaf Student Matthew Lee killed on Friday; Vigil Held On Campus to Honor His Memory   Northfield City Council Meets Tonight To Continue Discussion About Budget and Taxes; Preliminary Levy To Be Set On Sept. 23rd 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Monday, September 15th, 2025Northfield Area Fire Departments'  Budget Set To Be Approved By The End of September;  Unique Process With Joint-Powers AgreementComposting Options in Northfield Likely To Expand Under New Residential Trash Deal

 Alexus Kreft and Kathy Ness from the Northfield History Center discuss bringing the Rice County Genealogy Interest Group to Northfield and the Genealogy Assistance Days happening once a month at the history center. 

 Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Dave Nichols discusses some of the organization's upcoming events, including the annual meeting being held at The Grand Event Center on October 17th where Jeff Sauve will be presenting. 

 Outreach Coordinator from Ruth's House in Faribault Sue Stout discusses the Purple Porch Project and the events associated with it to help raise awareness for domestic violence. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, September 12th 2025 

Dundas Oktoberfest board members Michelle Millenacker and Penny Bonsell preview the Third Annual Dundas Oktoberfest happening on Saturday, September 20th in downtown Dundas.

Executive Director of the Northfield Union of Youth Kelli Podracky discusses current and upcoming events at The Key.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, September 11th, 2025:One of the focus areas of the Northfield Superintendent is on AI in the ClassroomHistory Center Begins Process of Repairs to Scriver BuildingNorthfield High School ‘11 graduate presents The Miller's Daughter at St. Olaf's Urness Recital Hall on Friday 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig recap last night's city council meeting where topics included water submeters, flooding in Northfield, composting as part of the upcoming new residential trash contract, and more.

Site VP/Plant Manager Amy Cervana from Post Consumer Brands discusses the Better Together Foundation and Post's involvement with the community.