1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota

Northfield City Councilor Suzie Nakasian talks about the process underway for passenger rail from the Twin Cities to Albert Lea.  The City Council has passed a resolution to ask the State of MN to study what would be involved in terms of infrastructure.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the March 1 City Council Meeting.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses updating the facilities plan, the process for budget prioritization due to anticipated declining enrollment, and more.

Host Pauline Jennings is joined by Jill Mahr.  Jill teaches flute, directs the St. Olaf Handbell Choir, and is the principal flute with the Mankato Symphony Orchestra.

Todo el planeta se entristece con una guerra que se trataba de evitar con Rusia entrando como poder imperialista en Ucrania. Nuevas normas desde el gobierno federal de Estados Unidos para evitar que la carga pública se use de nuevo contra inmigrantes.  

It’s a great time to be a Raider fan.  Raiders are dominating all over the place. Nordic Skiing, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Girls Hockey and Swim and Dive all represented in this years State meets.  Congratulations to all the participants, Coaches and families for supporting those athletes. AJ and Jimmy take you on a little trip down

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author and teacher Mary Bleckwehl to discuss her new middle grade novel The Worry Knot: Untangling Middle School Life.  The Worry Knot: Untangling Middle School Life Rourke is hoping for a perfect seventh grade year but he’s a boy who worries—a lot. It affects his friendships,

Representative Todd Lippert discusses the Frontline Worker Bonus Pay Bill that passed the House floor yesterday and more.

This week, Danny and Rich break down the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Along the way they discuss influence vs. longevity, the benefits of creativity in rock music, and why Duran Duran pretty much leaves Rich cold.  

Nancy Just talks about the survey being conducted for Age-Friendly Northfield.  The survey can be accessed at www.agefriendlynorthfield.com.  She also discusses a grant program with Habitat for Humanity called “Aging in Place” that can provide home modifications for aging persons.  More info can be found at www.habitatricecounty.org.