The KYMN Radio Podcast

Northfield High School Activities Director John Mahal discusses the success of Raider Winter Sports this year. 

New KYMN News contributor Charlie Mahler discusses his background and his new role with KYMN.

KYMN News Intern covering sports Ainsley Schafer talks last night's Raider Boys hockey game, where they soundly defeated La Crescent-Hokah 14-1.

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell discusses the first week of the legislative session, including the honoring of former Speaker Melissa Hortman, her roles on the Health, Environment, and Rules Committees, and her priorities for the session. 

Co-owner of Homebody Refill Market Leslie Davila talks about their expanding business and their store's upcoming relocation down Division Street. 

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses winter weather reminders, information regarding ICE activity winding down in Minnesota, and more. 

Michelle Sanchez talks the new Mexican restaurant El Sitio in the old Coco's building, including a new ice cream shop next door. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's Housing Redevelopment Authority and City Council meetings, where topics included an emergency rental assistance partnership with the Community Action Center to aid families currently sheltering in place, the conversation surrounding the city's sustainability building code, and more. 

Michael Johnson along with local arts educators Kate Woodstrup, Noah Schomburg, Katherine Norrie talk about the All School Art Show at the Northfield Arts Guild.

Owner of Bread People Bakery Morgan Morton discusses their new location opening Wednesday, February 18th. 

Sam Temple discusses his documentary, Agua Vivas de Faribault, working with Claudia Garcia, Clean River Partners, and more. 

Executive Director of Arcadia Charter School Laura Stelter discusses Arcadia as a whole, the reauthorization process for the school, their relationship with the Northfield School District, and more. 

Co-founder of Loon Liquors Mark Schiller discusses the first few months in their new location in downtown Northfield, their Valentine's Day specials, and more. 

Founder of Shields Lake Cheesecake Homa Snorek discusses her business, their new storefront opening in Lonsdale, and more. 

Northfield Union of Youth Executive Director Kelli Podracky talks about their new Coffee and Conversations monthly series, and more upcoming events and updates from the Union of Youth.

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting and work session, where topics included the skate park moving forward, discussion around replacing bridges along Highway 3, a suggestion for a citizen advisory group around finances for the council, and more. 

Kate Ford and local Girl Scouts discuss Girl Scout Cookie season, how the cookie sales support the organization, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, where topics included discussion to approve a preliminary plat amendment for Stone Ridge Hill's second addition, the approval of the preliminary plat for Dundas Commons, and more. 

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann talks last night's school board meeting, where topics included the reauthorization of the charter schools, the potential renewal of the district's operating levy, and more. 

Sara Polsinger from Forget-Me-Not Florist talks about the busy Valentine's Day season, their partnerships with local businesses this year, and more. 

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jonathan Capehart of MS Now and The PBS News Hour visits the KYMN studios to discuss, as a Carleton College alumnus, his love of Northfield and of Minnesota, while also talking about the state of journalism in America. He also shares a few thoughts about the current White House Administration.

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in the month of February. 

Mrs. Moxie discusses her return to the stage, Mrs. Moxie's Date Night Delight, at The Grand Event Center on Saturday, February 14th. Tickets can be purchased HERE

Craig Swenson from FiftyNorth discusses all of the activities and events coming up in the month of February. 

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas talks about the Sheriff's Office's role in regards to ICE and DHS, recaps the month of January, ice conditions on local lakes, and more. 

Northfield native and Politics Fellow at MPR Cait Kelley discusses her experience covering ICE activity in the Twin Cities and Northfield and more.

Zander Abbott, President and CEO of Northfield Hospital + Clinics, talks about the acquisition of the Northfield Allina Health Clinic that was announced in December, how ICE activity is affecting the hospital, the fifth anniversary of the Wound Healing Center, and more. 

Owner of Chappuis Jewelers in Faribault Nate Chappuis talks the history of their family business, their Valentine's Day specials, and much more.

Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann, Josh Cooper from Knutson Construction and Sal Bagley from Wold Architects & Engineers discuss the latest updates for the reimagine Northfield High School project. 

Owner of Monarch Gift Shop and The Measuring Cup Amy Peterson discusses her being named the 2026 Business Person of the Year by the Northfield Chamber of Commerce, the history of their business, and more. 

Marketing & Communications Director of the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Devin Winjum talks about upcoming events in Faribault, including the 9th Annual Faribault Flannel Forum, the Galentine's Edition of Ladies Night Out on February 12th, the Straight River Art Festival, Heritage Days, and much more. 

Musician and Cannon Falls native Caitlyn Smith discusses growing up in Minnesota, writing for major stars in the music industry, her own performing career and latest single, and much more. 

Sue Stout and Grace Lopez-Johnson from Ruth's House discuss their organization helping women and children in crisis, Lopez-Johnson's new role as Development Manager, and their annual Helping Hearts fundraiser happening next Saturday, February 7th. 

Executive Director of Northfield Area Family YMCA Tyler Powell talk about the 20th anniversary of the Northfield YMCA, upcoming summer camps and programming with registration opening February 1st, and more. 

Owner of Verbena Vinyl Vicki Scott talks the new Blind Date With a Record, and more fun happenings at the store. 

City Councilor Chad Beumer talks about his first year on the Council, the proposed local sales tax, the 5th and Washington Street project, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's City Council meeting. 

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks last night's School Board Meeting, the beginning of the new semester, updates to the Reimagine Northfield High School project, and more. 

Katie Kes-Pick and Jesse Pick talk all things Suzie Sasquatch, the star of the SouthSota-Benjamin Franklin radio spots.

Owner of Paisley Gardens Rachel Kinney talks house plants to spruce up your space and mental health in winter, and discusses their fundraiser for the Community Action Center in February. 

Bridgewater Elementary School Principal Nancy Antoine discusses her background, receiving the individual Human Rights Award from the City of Northfield and what that means to her, and more. 

Executive Director of Sharing Our Roots Farm Derek Meyers discusses the organization, tonight's Solidarity Sing-A-Long at Armory Square fundraising for Sharing Our Roots, and more. Learn more about the farm and donate on their website.

Chris Albrecht and Will Taylor from North Star Retreats discuss their organization providing experiences for the Minnesota Recovery Community, and their upcoming 3 Eleven Retreat.

Laura Riehle-Merrill and Beth Berry from the Rice County Area United Way discuss Dolly's Book Bash, an event to raise funds to provide free books to local children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The event is next Friday, January 30th at the Faribault American Legion. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, including an official statement from the Mayor regarding immigration enforcement taking place locally and across the state, potential improvements to two parks in town, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the next installment of the 411 Concert Series featuring Erin Schwab, the upcoming production of Little Wars, current galleries on display, and much more. 

Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Dave Nichols and Program & Outreach Coordinator Kiran Loewenstein discuss their partnership with Carleton College to create Wish Walls throughout the county in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.