Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Michelle Schwantes, stage manager and actor Carney Gray and actor Kevin Chapman from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. The Merry Wives of Windsor Michelle Schwantes, director Northfeild Arts Guild Theater 411 Third Street West, Northf…

A statement issued by Rice County this week said the Small Business Administration has two separate programs that are making low-interest, disaster relief loans to several types of businesses and organizations in the wake of the flooding last month throughout Rice County, and Greater Minnesota. President Biden’s Declaration of a Major Disaster on J…

Senior Director of the Community Action Center Anika Rychner and Director of the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discuss the Runway Revival event at the Weitz Center on August 22nd.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Celebrating the impending end of another trip around the sun for the one and only – truly there is no one else like him – we get a show filled with songs he saw performed over the last 12 months. And, while you’re listening to the show, he’s sitting in Madison Square Garden watching Billy […]By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

The Rice County Area United Way Announced on Tuesday that 23 area Rice County human services non-profit organizations have been awarded grants over the next two years, totaling approximately $400,000. The list of Grantees includes Community Action Center, HealthFinders Collaborative, Healthy Community Initiative, The Hope Center of Rice County, Nor…

Vintage Band Festival 2024 organizers Dean Lampe and Joy Riggs preview this weekend’s event, happening this Friday night and all day Saturday in Bridge Square.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Tom Nelson previews today’s Joint Powers Board meeting including the budget, the potential sale of an ambulance and the purchase of new equipment, new hires, and more.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Published reports say the man who was the reason authorities shut down I-35 on Sunday had been the subject of a narcotics investigation and the car he was driving contained 44 pounds of methamphetamine, and a vast number of pills, many containing fentanyl. According to KROC News in Rochester, 41-year-old Donald Ray Sanderson of Minneapolis […]…

Current owner of The Rare Pair Krin Finger discusses her upcoming retirement and introduces new owners Beret Froehle and Chrissy Neuger.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Mayor of Northfield Rhonda Pownell and Sweet Spokes founder Jacob Reister discuss Reister’s new business venture.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

A show featuring in-depth conversations with the people running for local office in Northfield. Hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson are joined by former school board member, and current mayoral candidate Ruth Dahl.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the Dundas capital improvement plan among other updates.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses school board updates and other upcoming events.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

On Tuesday night during the Northfield Economic Development Authority meeting, the City of Northfield presented what City Administrator Ben Martig called a reboot of the 5th & Washington Street project. The City is once again talking about building a structure on the Washington Street Parking lot that would house a new Northfield Municipal Liquor S…

Yesterday, I-35 was shut down just south of Northfield for several hours due to a standoff between law enforcement and one man with a handgun According to a statement issued by the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, the 41-year-old man stopped his vehicle on northbound Interstate 35 just outside of the Faribault city limits. The suspect […]…

Paul Reiland from Johnson-Reiland Homes discusses tomorrow night’s block party at Pete’s Hill in Elko New Market.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

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Halfway through the period that Minnesota Law Enforcement calls “The 100 Deadliest Days of the Year,” Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott is reciting a familiar refrain. Those behind the wheel need to slow down and pay attention. Last year, across the state, there were fewer driving fatalities than there had been during the Covid […]…

Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild Pauline Jennings talks about upcoming events including Barb Piper’s new CD release and the production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

CC Linstroth of the Age Friendly Northfield Steering Committee recaps the organization’s recent Street Dance event, and talks about other local upcoming events.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott and Pastor Dean Swenson from Hosanna Church discuss the upcoming Picnic in the Park on Monday, July 22nd supporting local first responders, as well as updates on the Toward Zero Deaths program, the new Police Chief search, and the upcoming Night to Unite.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN

The Northfield City Council received some surprising and troubling news during their work session on Tuesday night. A new report on the Drinking Water Treatment Plant that is under development right now, shows the cost of construction to be 70% higher than originally estimated. Northfield City Administrator said the plant will cost just over $58 [……

The Rice County Fair begins today. Marking just past the halfway point of the summer, the fair will offer all of the traditional attractions and favorites that locals have come to expect as well as a few new entertainment options and points of interest. The 4H Barns will be busy each day of the fair, […]…

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses last night’s City Council Work Session.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN