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St. Dominic School principal Shawn Dudley and Literacy Enrichment teacher and coach Brooke Johnson-Korbel discuss the importance of literacy for young students and their success with the Grove Literacy Program at St. Dominic's.

Musician and Northfield Middle School band director Ethan Freier discusses his career, his group The Freier Department, and their upcoming show at the Armory Square Event Center next Friday, November 21st at 7pm.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, November 14th, 2025: CAC looks to be “Rock for the Community.” Donations and Support Still Needed Even With the Government Shutdown Appearing to End Soon 2026 Truth in Taxation Statements are in the Mail; What Does The Forum Mean?

Northfield Union of Youth Executive Director Kelli Podracky discusses upcoming events at the Union of Youth, including next week's Give to the Max Day.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics EMS Chief Brian Edwards discusses winter safety kits, how to prevent common winter emergencies, and more.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, October 13th, 2025: Renovations and Expansions of NCRC Would Expand Food Shelf Operations and Community Space Northfield School Board Hears Annual Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report

Scott Wopata, outgoing Executive Director of the Community Action Center and incoming Community Development Director for the City of Northfield, talks how the CAC is serving the community during the SNAP benefits freeze, Operation Joy, his new role with the city, and more.

Voice of Raider Hockey on KYMN Jimmy LeRue previews this year's boys and girls hockey seasons, including coaching changes, player development, and more.

The Northfield City Council is set to approve a 9.9% Tax Levy at their December 2nd meeting, and in the next few days, property owners will begin receiving their tax estimates in the mail. To help explain all of this, KYMN News brings you a show meant to get into the details and explain the issue if you're new to it. The show is split into three segments: Guests on the program include Mayor Erica Zweifel, City Council Member Chad Beumer, City Administrator Ben Martig, and Finance Director Brenda Anglestad. Throughout the show, we will refer to a PowerPoint presentation on the budget. You can find the link to it here. We have also started a landing page on our website with more details.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025: State Representatives Visit the Northfield Community Resource Center as Part ofa Tour To Provide State Aid For Projects Quarter 3 Police Report Continues to Show A Crime Decrease In Northfield City Provides a ‘Lower Your Energy Cost’ Event

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks last night's Dundas city council meeting, where topics included the annual budget, a Labor Day agreement with the Dundas Police Department, and more.

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses Amy Goerwitz being named to the All-State School Board, last night's public hearing on the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report, the Total Special Education System Plan, the Open Enrollment Options Report, and more.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025: Veterans Day Events in Northfield The Veteran Organizations of Northfield What's open and closed in Northfield for Veterans Day

Founder and Executive Director of This Is Me Holly Schoenbauer talks about their new mentoring program matching adult mentors with kids in foster care, this Friday's silent auction benefiting Northfield Dance Academy where Schoenbauer will be keynote speaker, the importance of extracurricular activities for kids, and more.

Hear a conversation KYMN news had last year with Hayes Scriven, the Site Manager and Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse (and the former Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society), last year about the Memorial Service and Beacon Light for the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Learn more about the event and watch the memorial here. Picture by Aramis Wells/Flashover Photo

In the lead-up to Veterans Day, which also marks the end of World War I in 1918, we are discussing the history of the war. Today, we discuss some of the different legends and myths about the war that have developed, including the Angels of Mons, the Taxis of the Marne, the Christmas Truce, and the Red Baron.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on November 10th, 2025: Northfield Chamber Launches Holiday Passport To Encourage Local Shopping This Season Armed Suspect Incident Leads to SWAT Deployment following Warrant Service Northfield School Board Meets Tonight & Will Hold Public Hearing Before the Regular Meeting