1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Peter Geye to discuss his new novel The Ski Jumpers. https://www.petergeye.com THE SKI JUMPERS A writer and former ski jumper facing a terminal diagnosis takes one more leap—into a past of soaring flights and broken family bonds. A brilliant ski jumper has to be fearless—Jon

Nicole Strusz-Mueller, Director of Clinics at Northfield Hospital & Clinics, provides information about the services of the new urgent care clinic on south Hwy 3 that opened in September.

Natalie Draper, Director of the Northfield Public Library, talks about new murals by a local artist Rocky Casillas that will be featured in the children’s section, plans for a satellite location at NCRC (the Oasis Project) and upcoming activities at the library.

Rich was unavailable to put the show together this week due to familial obligations. Left to his own devices, Danny recruited Laura Meyers to do a show with him about their favorite 80’s band, Mike + The Mechanics. As it turns out, Mike + The Mechanics are far from being just an “80’s Band.”

Craig Swenson, Assistant Director and Fitness Coordinator at FiftyNorth provides information about upcoming events and activities.

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas cautions drivers about farm equipment and deer on the roads this fall, staffing needs, mental health issues and more.

Host Jon Olson’s guest this week is Professor Tun Myint from Carleton College and they follow-up on the situation in Myanmar. Additionally, Eileen Manning announces a Cyber Security Summit scheduled in Minneapolis and online for October 24-26.

Eileen Manning, Founding Partner and Executive Producer of Cyber Security Summit discusses this year’s summit to be held in Minneapolis and online October 24-26. The theme Eyes Wide Open focuses on the complex global landscape we are collectively facing as an industry at its highest and most granular level. From pandemics, a war in Europe,

Local chainsaw artist Curtis Ingvoldstad talks about The Minnesota Chainsaw Art Experience which will feature four top chainsaw artists from the north making three dimensional sculpture and flat art at Armory Square in Northfield MN on Friday October 7th, Saturday October 8th and Sunday morning October 9th All art created will be up for auction

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the October 4 City Council meeting. Topics include capital improvement plan for pedestrian and bikeways, amendment to land development code, and license fees for sale of cannabinoids.