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Rice County Attorney John Fossum describes the gradual reopening process of the court system.

By Teri Knight, News Director A barely conscious man is now jailed on multiple drug charges. On Monday, a State Trooper was enroute to a driving complaint near the Flying J truck stop when he noticed  a red car on the southbound side of I-35 in the area. The driver was slumped over the steering

  Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the May 12 City Council work session.  The Council had a presentation of the wastewater treatment analysis done by an independent company as well as a report on elevated manganese in drinking water.  The City will be sending out information to residents relating to that.

By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Police Chief Nelson says don’t be an easy target. Lock your home and your vehicles. Don’t leave things in your vehicle that you don’t want stolen. In the last several weeks, there have been incidents of persons rummaging through vehicles and taking items, entering garages, and entering homes.  In

Dina Fessler and Jeff Johnson, sitting in for Wayne Eddy for the first forty-five minutes, talk with local officials regarding their response to Covid-19. Sheriff Troy Dunn, Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann and Northfield Administrator Ben Martig.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the May 11 City Council meeting.  Topics include a PUD amendment for Menards to install a 3rd gate to pick up online orders, a change in the zoning code to allow conditional use of a daycare center in the industrial zoning district, renewal of liquor licenses, and more.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann recaps the May 11 School Board meeting including a survey about how distance learning is going, plans for the remainder of the school year, and plans for summer programs.  He provides details about virtual graduation, and other virtual events such as the Maroon & Gold Banquet.

We have a new show on KYMN, “Musician Talk” with host Pauline Jennings, featuring musicians from the Northfield area.  It’s aired Wednesday at 6:00pm weekly.  In the debut show, Pauline chats with Craig Wasner about his long career as a musician, producer, and songwriter.  

By Teri Knight, News Director The remains of the body found last week by a farmer planting beans in the field off Kane Trail and Lamb Ave. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office identified 36 year old Manuel Ramirez of Kenyon. Sheriff Troy Dunn explained that on October 28, 2019, The Rice County Sheriff’s Office

Have ever wondered? On today’s 15 with the Author Teri Knight’s guest is Cody Cassidy, author of “Who Ate The First Oyster”? With a sharp sense of humor and boundless enthusiasm for the wonders of our ancient ancestors, WHO ATE THE FIRST OYSTER? profiles the perpetrators of the greatest firsts and catastrophes of prehistory. Cassidy