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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!

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.