1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Jessica Prill to preview the first ever Straight River Art Festival in Faribault. We will also share stories about her Faribault businesses Fleur de Lis Gallery and Good Day Coffee and her jewelry line Jessica Leigh Designs. Straight River Art Festival Saturday, 21 May 9AM –

Representative Todd Lippert discusses matters to be decided in the final days of the Legislative session.

Carrie Carroll of Northfield Shares and Jeff Wright of Hosanna Church talk about Love Your City Day on May 21.  They are seeking volunteers to help weed flower beds, lay mulch, plant trees within the city and help make Northfield beautiful.  Meet at Riverside Park at 8:30 a.m.

Rob Ryden of Emmaus Church provides information about a Bike Workshop on May 21, 9 am – 1 pm. There will be bicycle tune-ups and light repair – FREE, equipment giveaways (bike locks, helmets, pumps), free food and t-shirts, and more.      

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about police department involvement in various community events,  provides responsibility and safety information for bicyclists and drivers, and provides tips for preventing theft from homes/vehicles.

Host Jon Olson’s guests this week are Dr. Namrata Goswami and Lt Col Peter Garretson and they discuss great power competition in space.

Jodi Green, Former Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy, talks about the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul in Duluth this weekend. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul is scheduled for commissioning at 10 a.m. Saturday before it is moved to its homeport of Naval Station Mayport, Fla., where it will have a crew of 140 sailors.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the May 17 City Council meeting.  Topics include EV Car Share Program, TIF for Heritage Lofts, and sidewalk chalking.

Northfield Historical Director Cathy Osterman provides information on Cemetery Tours on May 21.  SCOPE students will be leading the tours and telling the stories of the Northfielders they have been studying. The event is no longer a theatrical performance but a chance to learn about our town, those who lived in it, and what they

Senator Rich Draheim discusses proposals to be addressed during the last week of the Legislative session.