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Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses a program to address officer wellness, provides cautions about scams, and more.

Don Pavek talks about the Bethel Church Garage Sale. The sale will be held Friday, May 17, 7am-6pm, and Saturday, May 18, 8am-noon.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the May 14 City Council Work Session. Topics discussed include health screenings for police officers, comprehensive plan, and more.

The 2024 race for Northfield Mayor took an interesting turn yesterday when Erica Zweifel, a three-term member of the Northfield City Council from 2009 until she chose to not run in 2020, announced that she is a candidate for the City of Northfield’s highest elected office.   Zweifel said as mayor, her priorities would be fiscal […]

Dundas City Administrator jenelle Teppen talks about the Dundas City Council meeting on Monday, May 13th, and some projects happening in and around Dundas this summer.

At this hour, the Rice County Board of Commissioners is considering a motion allowing the Milestone-Mathy Pit Mine to reopen after having been dormant for many years, in order to facilitate the repair and reconstruction of Trunk Highway 246.   The pit mine was originally dug in the late 1940’s, according to Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha, and was used […]

Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the School Board meeting on Monday,May 13th, declining enrollment, and the school district’s commitment to a new Northfield Ice Arena

Sean Allen, Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society and student members of the SCOPE program talk about the Historical Society Cemetery Stories, scheduled for Friday Night at Valley Grove Cemetery.

Galen Malecha of the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Julie Odette of the VFW Auxiliary, and Fire Chief Tom Nelson discuss the fundraiser this coming Saturday to purchase body armor for Northfield Area Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians.

The Minnesota legislature begins its final week of the 2024 session today, and it figures to be another series of long nights at the State Capitol as the members of the House and Senate start the process of reconciling the bills that have been passed and ironing out the differences in conference committees.    As a member […]

…… and we will run run run til our daddy takes our T-bird away. Not quite the lyrics but it sounds like fun. Janet Smith, Coach of the girls track team with Addison Enfield and Emily Beaham of the track team join the program to discuss their latest true team finish. We get the latest […]

Today’s lunch hour is sponsored by Faribo Air Conditioning and Heating. The new owners, Holly Collins and Eric Schneider stop by to talk about their company and what they do, and they program the shows with songs about things that are hot and cold. Just like summer and winter. When you need your furnace or […]

On Tuesday night the Northfield City Council received an update on the consortium of public and private entities that is being assembled with the hopes of building a new ice arena in Northfield at an expected cost of $20-$28 million, and finally resolving an issue that has dogged the city for decades.  City Administrator Ben […]

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Jessica Prill and Stephen McKenzie from the Straight River Art Festival in Faribault to preview the show and share the details about the onsite art project—a 20-foot mono print made with a steam roller. Then Kay Brown from FiftyNorth will join the show to share the details about a Victorian Tea and Vintage Fashion Show and other upcoming […]

State Representative from District 58A Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update.

Celebrating Billy Joel’s 75th birthday, his two most prominent KYMN admirers, Daniel G. Moir and Rich Larson, roll out a show cock full of Billy Joel rarities, outtakes, and even a couple of tunes by The Hassles. (who?)

Chamber Chat with Randy Yoder of BujiActionCOACH.

Rob Ryden, Director of Worship and Administration at Emmaus Church, discusses Emmaus Bike Day coming up on Saturday, May 22, 9-noon. Bring your bike for a light tune-up, stay for food, fun, prizes and giveways – all free!