“Friends You Can Count On” Show 1 4-14-20
KYMN debuts a new pop-up show called “Friends You Can Count On”. Wayne Eddy and Dina Fesler are the shows host and the show will run weekly at 10:00am on Tuesdays during the “Shelter In Place” order....
View ArticleNH&C becomes Emergency Response Center; Dundas doors not open but you can...
By Teri Knight, News Director The City of Northfield met virtually for a work session. First on the agenda was an update on Covid19 response from Chief Nelson and also from Northfield Hospital...
View ArticleChallenge of the Yukon 4-15-20
“Challenge of the Yukon” was a radio serial play from the 1930’s. A group of young Northfield actors and actresses, age 11-13, recreate Episode 535 (“Breakup”) of the series by way of the Zoom...
View ArticleTornado drill at 1:45pm today only
Tornado Drill – UPDATE In cooperation with Rice County Emergency Management: On Thursday, April 16, 2020 the 1:45 PM Tornado Drill will take place as scheduled. There will be NO tornado drill at 6:45...
View ArticleNH&C prepared for Covid and non-Covid patients; City option for renewing...
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Hospital and Clinics CEO Steve Underdahl said in terms of flattening the curve, all the Executive Orders put in place, from the Minnesota data in particular...
View ArticleCovid-19 Special – Chat with the Sheriff 2020
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn, Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson and Faribault Police Chief Andy Bohlen created a video with lots of information on Covid-19, the what and why of moving about while...
View ArticleUnderdahl concerned over Rural Healthcare recovery and how Covid will affect...
By Teri Knight, News Director In preparation for becoming an Emergency Response Center, Northfield Hospital and Clinics has canceled elective surgeries and more, causing a substantial financial loss....
View ArticleNRC resident tests positive for Covid-19
For the past several weeks, Northfield Retirement Community (NRC) has been practicing proactive infection control measures, screening procedures and visitor restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
View ArticleCouncil to vote on 35% assessments for 2020 Nfld street projects; Lonsdale...
By Teri Knight, News Director At least 20% of the City street projects are assessed to the property owner who benefits from them. Northfield Administrator Ben Martig explained that the City has to...
View ArticleNRC’s Nordine on Covid-19 cases; Draheim wants to see production of drugs...
By Teri Knight, News Director There has been a second lab-confirmed case of Covid-19 at the Northfield Retirement Community. CEO, Kyle Nordine, commented that they’ve been preparing for over 6 weeks...
View ArticleFriends You Can Count on with Wayne and Dina 4-21-20
In this edition of “Friends You Can Count On”, KYMN’s new “pop-up” show, Wayne Eddy and Dina Fesler talk with business owner Joan Spaulding of The Hideaway, along with dairy farmer Doug Story of...
View ArticleMain Street Project – a non-profit – is seeking an Executive Director
Main Street Project is committed to advancing a resilient agriculture system, and is looking for a new Executive Director who can help lead and manage an equity-focused nonprofit and its innovative...
View ArticleAustin woman leads 18 mile chase topping 100mph; Martig turns down raise;...
By Teri Knight, News Director An Austin woman led police on an 18 mile chase through parts of Rice County and Le Sueur Counties reaching speeds of over 100 mph. On Sunday, a Trooper spotted a vehicle...
View ArticleCRDVOTF gets another major drug bust; Council split on another Nfld EV...
By Teri Knight, News Director Twenty five pounds of methamphetamine. One million dollar street value. The Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force (CRDVOTF) has been tracking a Minnesota...
View ArticleMatt Hillmann
Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talked with Jeff Johnson after the Governor’s announcement on the extension of distance learning through the rest of the school year. The post Matt...
View Article“Why Community Matters”– an introduction
“Why Community Matters” is a mini-series that focuses on Laura Baker Services Association. We’re shedding light on the positive impacts and the value that service providers have on local communities –...
View ArticleHillmann comments on extension of long distance learning; Care/training for...
By Teri Knight, News Director “We’re going to be extending the distant learning throughout the rest of the year”, Governor Walz’s announcement yesterday. Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt...
View ArticleSuspicious devices/makeshift lab found in Northfield
On April 24, 2020 at 11:50 am the Northfield Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen reporting that he found a pipe bomb in John North Park. Officers responded and found a suspicious...
View ArticleExplosion and resulting fire destroys home – southeast of Faribault
At 8:45 am on April 24, 2020, the Faribault Fire Department, Rice County Sherriff’s Office, MN State Patrol and North Memorial Ambulance Service responded to a report of a large explosion and fire at a...
View ArticleLBSA: Why Community Matters – All Walks of Life
In our continuing series, Teri Knight talks with Nicole Laudont, Director of Oak St. Services and mother of a 2 year old boy with autism; Derek and Carrie Melby who have two adult daughters living at...
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