The KYMN Radio Podcast

Len Schrader from the Minnesota Fire Engine Club talks Pumpers in the Park this weekend, Saturday, May 23rd at 5pm. 

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer and Northfield EMS Chief Brian Edwards talk National Police Week, the uptick of stolen vehicles in the area, their work with active assailant training across public safety, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, including an item on the consent agenda regarding compensation for council members, the public hearing on Harvest Hills, a community survey report, the bonding bill passed by the State Legislature that granted the $3 million request for the Northfield Community Resource Center, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the current run of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing in July, the current exhibition in the Up Gallery titled Esperanza en Accion, the High School Honors Art Show, and more. 

Northfield EMS Chief Brian Edwards and Advance Care Planning advocate and facilitator Mary Carlsen talk Advance Care Planning, calling 911, and more. The free event on Advance Care Planning will be held Thursday, May 21 fat 4pm at the Weitz Center at Carleton College.POLST link mentioned:https://www.mnmed.org/POLST

Mother-daughter duo and founders of Monarch Mixes Lisa and Kayla talk about the business, their availability at Riverwalk Market Fair, and more. Use code KYMN10 for 10% off of your online order at monarchmixes.com!

Kari McMartin and Martha Kasper discuss the 16th year of the Riverwalk Market Fair, opening tomorrow, Saturday May 16th. 

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell calls in live from the State House of Representatives to discuss the sit-on staged by Democrats to get a gun violence prevention bill passed by the Senate to the House floor for a vote in the hopes of passing the bill before session ends on Sunday night. 

Northfield Union of Youth Executive Director Kelli Podracky and Youth Board President Aidan Gersky discuss the opening of The Lock this Monday and much more. 

Proprietor of MN THC Co. in Dundas and Lakeville Abby Johnson discusses her background, the business, and more. 

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses last night's City Council work session, where topics included the Northfield Community Resource Center, downtown and winter parking, utility rates for 2027, and more. 

Faribault Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Communications Director Devin Winjum discusses the 2026 Car Cruise Series, kicking off Friday, May 15th. 

City of Dundas Mayor Glenn Switzer and City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discuss the housing and economic developments in the city, last night's City Council meeting, and more. 

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses recent accomplishments by various students in the district, last night's school board meeting, more updates on the Reimagine Northfield High School project, and much more.

Professor Tom Drucker from the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium discusses the CVEC, College on the Radio, and much more. 

Haley Kimmet Teopaco and Lisa Everett from A Great Day Farm discuss the farm, their mission serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and more. 

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including the recently passed HOA bill, the House's approval of the establishment of the Office of Inspector General, looking ahead to the final week of the session, and much more. 

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

Rice County Sheriff's Office Captain Nathan Budin talks boating season safety and the Water Patrol and Dive Team, ATV training and enforcement, his candidacy for Rice County Sheriff, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, where topics included upcoming vacancies on the Council, the Harvest Hills development, Northfield Hospital + Clinic's audit presentation to the Council, tonight's Skateboard Park Phase 2 open house, and much more. 

Zander Abbott, President and CEO of Northfield Hospital + Clinics, gives updates on the acquisition of the Allina Northfield Clinic, the development of their Pain Management program, the Wound Healing Center, the hospital audit, this year's Auxiliary Book Fair, and more. 

Rob Ryden discusses the 5th annual Emmaus Bike Clinic, happening this Saturday, May 9th from 10am-1pm. 

Jesse Steed, Will McLaughlin, and Jeff McLaughlin from Northfield Rotary Club discuss the Rotary Youth Exchange program, the McLaughlin's experience hosting, and more. 

Aaron Brand from Brand Farms in Farmington talks the farm's history, the first annual tulip festival happening now through May 24th, and more. 

Don Pavek discusses the 29th annual Bethel Church Garage Sale, happening Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th. 

Northfield area native and musician Anna Graves talks opening for Stevie Nicks, her upcoming album, her new single "Damn in Love," and much more. 

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including the State of the State, her bill on ground water use and data centers, previews the upcoming final two weeks of the session, and much more. 

Northfield Hospital + Clinics EMS Chief Brian Edwards Northfield Hospital + Clinics occupational therapist Jessica Solberg discuss a new Falls Prevention program in Rice County, looking for fall risks in the home to make them safer for older adults, how EMS coordinate with Rice County Public Health to identify those who may benefit from a home visit, and more. Rice County residents can request a home assessment directly from the county, folks can contact Amy Ernste Caron, the Long Term Care Unit Supervisor at Rice County Public Health: 507-332-5922Home Safety Self Assessment Tool mentioned: https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/content/sphhp/rehabilitation-science/research-and-facilities/core-facilities/aging/home-safety-self-assessment-tool/_jcr_content/par/download_476860271/file.res/HSSAT-v.5-fill-in-10-12-17.pdf

Ben Witt, Michael Fulmer, Marty Larson, and Lisa Neitge discuss the upcoming annual Heywood Ride, happening on May 16th. Information can be found on their website theheywoodride.com.

St. Olaf College Professor of Political Science Christopher Chapp discusses this weekend's conference Journalism in a Polarized Age, being held this Friday and Saturday with events open to the public. 

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in May, including events for AAPI Heritage Month, community partners hosting events, and more. 

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann talks interviews set tomorrow for the two final candidates for the superintendent position, more on the renewal of the 2017 operating levy, the decision not to move forward with the new mascot designs, and updates on the Reimagine Northfield High School project. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's EDA, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings, where topics included more discussions on housing development, the approval of the preliminary plat for the Bridgewater Heights additions, and more. 

Josh Bisel from Downtown Bicycles talks the history of their business, their new store opening in Lakeville, and more. 

Northfield High School teacher Janet Smith, guidance counselor Mark Ensrud, and retired Navy Commander Jon Olson talk the United States Navy League's Educators at Sea program, and Smith's and Ensrud's recent experience in the program which aims to educate civilians about the ins and outs of what the Navy does on a daily basis.