Missing person ALERT – found safe
UPDATE: She has been located SAFE and UNINJURED Details of Incident: Alyssa leonard is a 21 year old female, vunerable Adult that walked away from her group home on 12/17/17. she is described as 5’2”...
View ArticleDealing with the Opioid Crisis in Rice County
Rice County Attorney John L. Fossum Rice County suffered four opioid deaths from overdose in 2016, tying the previous high of four in 2008. Between 2000 and 2007 there were 4 opioid overdose deaths in...
View ArticleMan held for attempted murder; What really happens when you call 911?; As the...
Press Release from Faribault Chief Andy Bohlen: On Thursday, December 20, 2017 at 12:47 am, Faribault police officers and Rice County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported stabbing in the 1400...
View ArticleProtect yourself from credit card skimming
Even if you’re choosy about which gas stations you frequent, you can still become a victim of financial thieves that place seamless devices on machines to steal – or ‘skim’ – sensitive financial...
View ArticleMissing person ALERT – Cancelled – she’s been found safe
The University of Minnesota Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to locate, Ramona Lynn MARTIN, 59 years old. Ramona MARTIN is a vulnerable adult and was separated from her family while...
View ArticleMan charged with attempted murder claims self defense; Technology and nursing...
Just before noon, 41 year old Martin Fernandez-Velazquez was charged in Rice County with Attempted murder, first degree assault and 2 counts of 2nd degree assault in the stabbings of 2 men. Early...
View ArticleSt. Cloud veteran reported missing
The St. Cloud VA Police Department is seeking assistance in locating DENNIS ANTON JESH, 65 years old. JESH is a veteran and was last seen at the St. Cloud V.A. Hospital campus at approximately 1500...
View ArticleNfld Police Reserve Officer of the year
Northfield Police Department names the 2017 Northfield Police Reserve Officer of the year, Tyler Johnson. At the annual Reserve meeting, the Police Department recognized Police Reserve Sergeant Tyler...
View ArticleFundraising scam
NAFRS Fire Chief Gerry Franek said he’s received calls from community members that there’s a phone scam making the rounds. Someone with a southern accent is calling and saying they’re collecting money...
View ArticleFaribault man convicted of rape; Peterson’s wishlist includes Ice Arena and...
Last night, a Rice County Jury convicted 27 year old Abdiaziz Ali Adan of Faribault, of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Adan was convicted of forcible rape involving a woman who had come to the...
View ArticleChristmas Through the Eyes of a Child
KYMN continues it’s tradition of bringing you “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child” this holiday season. Christmas thoughts from 3rd graders at St. Dominic’s School in Northfield. “Christmas...
View ArticleNfld Mayor looks to 2018; History Collaborative goes digital; Business,...
Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell discussed the 2018 outlook for the City on KYMN last week. She says Economic Development will play a “huge” role in the future. Adding, “our Economic Development...
View ArticleWinter truck load increases
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Winter truck load increases will begin Saturday, Dec. 30, on unrestricted highways in the central, metro, south and southeast frost zones, according to the Minnesota Department of...
View ArticleRice Co. Deputy loses home in fire; Farmers Bank moves forward on location...
A house fire late last Friday night destroyed Rice County Deputy Derek Estrem and his wife’s home. Nerstrand fire responded at 11:30 that night to a structure fire. Faribault Fire was requested for...
View ArticleDollars available for home repair, rental rehab and more; EMS trivia with...
Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Janine Atchison said the Northfield Council’s Strategic Plan lined up with what they were already working on, plans to develop new housing and maintain...
View ArticleNRC receives “Excellent” recognition
NORTHFIELD, MINN. (December 27, 2017) – Northfield Retirement Community (NRC) is the recipient of two ratings recognizing nursing home excellence and high quality care and services. NRC has achieved a...
View ArticleNfld man pleads guilty in criminal sexual conduct case; NAFRS Board looks to...
Charged with 11 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child, a Northfield man pled guilty yesterday in Rice County court to 1 count of 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct and 1 count of electronic...
View ArticleRadon Month
Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless radioactive gas that poses a significant health risk. It occurs naturally in Minnesota soils and enters homes through cracks or openings in walls or...
View ArticleAnderson steps down from Rural fire board; Commissioners give 6.5% increase...
Jerry Anderson has stepped down from his position as Administrator of the Rural Fire District and as Ex-officio member of the NAFRS Joint Powers Board. NAFRS Chair Glen Castore said that Kevin Estrem...
View ArticleJudy Code named “Living Treasure”
The Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Northfield cordially invites community members to the 2018 Living Treasure Award presentation on Monday, January 22, 2018, at the Grand Event Center...
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