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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!

On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved changes to the Rules of Business for the way the Council, and City Boards & Commissions conduct their meetings. The most pronounced change was the removal of the Open Public Comment section of City Council meetings, and the creation of a twenty-minute “listening session” that will run […]

Continuing the Hillmann’s personal “Thank You” to the educators of the Northfield Area School District during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Today’s show is programmed by Northfield School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez George and School Board Vice-Chair Corey Butler.

A Northfield man is in stable condition after being struck this weekend by a vehicle while on his bicycle in an intersection in Faribault.  On Sunday night, the Faribault Police Department reported at approximately 7:30 they were dispatched to a car vs. bicyclist injury accident at the intersection of Western Avenue and Highway 60, after […]

Derek Meyers and Kathleen Holmes discuss the Riverwalk Market Fair held on Saturdays 9am-1pm beginning May 18, and Third Thursday events to be held the third Thursday of each month, 5pm, between 4th & 5th Streets in downtown Northfield beginning May 16.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the May 7 City Council meeting. Topics include swearing in new police officers, 2023 Northfield Hospital & Clinics audit, changes to public comment session, ice arena partnership, and more.

Today’s Northfield Lunch Hour is sponsored by Northfield Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matt Hillmann and longtime educator Mary Hillmann. The Hillmanns want to thank the educators of the Northfield Area School District for their dedication to the education, the future and the wellbeing of Northfield’s students. Today’s show is programmed by Northfield educator and the […]

Sam Temple, Station Manager for for Northfield Public Broadcasting, provides information about programs available on NPB. NPB programs can be viewed on Spectrum cable channels 180 and 187, or online at npb.ci.nfld.mn.us.

The Rice County Sheriff’s Department is preparing for the summer boating season.  Captain Nathan Budin oversees the Water Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. He said members of his department are out on the water right now deploying buoys to act as markers for swimming areas and to warn boaters of shallow water or rocks. […]

With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Mr. Moxie takes the show over and brings his mom along. They discuss what it means to raise a queer kid, and what queer children need from their parents as they grow up.

The president of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Jane Bartho, talks about the different events, sponsors, and the big drawing for Girls Nite Out, this Friday, May 10th.

On the first ever edition of the Northfield Lunch Hour, Laura Meyers of Imminent Brewing joins Rich Larson as a cohost, playing music selected by the Imminent Brewing Staff.