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Teri Knight talked with Arcadia Senior, Logan Wells, about his last YIG event as a student. What his thoughts were on this year’s event, how it’s impacted his life and what he will take away from it. Photo credits go to Neil Gysland (MN YMCA YIG), Glenn Stubbe (Star Tribune) and Aramis Wells (Northfield Area The post Logan Wells on Youth In Government program appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director Yesterday, Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled the final bonding packages in the Local Jobs and Projects Plan, including $2.5 million for the City of Northfield’s regional transit hub. Rep. Todd Lippert said, “The governor’s bonding proposal serves as a great start to the conversation we’ll be The post Nfld Transit Hub on bonding package; The Rock House to be sold to make room for roundabout; Bump out for 7th & Water; St. Olaf invites Community to 1st ever Unity March for MLK Day appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Ruth Hickey, Executive Director of Ruth’s House, and Joyce Elsen, Board member and volunteer with Ruth’s House, discuss their upcoming fundraiser, The Hearts Gala Fundraiser for Ruth’s House, on Saturday, February 8.  There will be many items for live and silent auctions.  For more information, visit ruthshousemn.org.  The post Ruth Hickey and Joyce Elsen appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Sarah Missler and Claudia Gonsalez-George talk about the Northfield Women’s March coming up on Saturday, January 18.   The post Sarah Missler and Claudia Gonzalez-George appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

In this show we discussed the statistical evidence for climate change (anomaly or trend?). We also reviewed the story Bruce told to the Red Wing Tea Party (a very scientifically literate group indeed). Finally we talk about how Australia is a clear example of a trend, not an anomaly.   The post 08 Jan 2020 – Models are understating the problem, politicians are ignoring or alarmists appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director The Northfield School District has been discussing a late start for middle and high school students for over a year. This week, the School Board discussed the benefits, of which Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann has shared multiple times on KYMN and at numerous meetings with the public, various stakeholders and The post No late start this Fall for Nfld Schools; Balancing bicycles, walkers and cars, Nfld Council considers 2020 street projects; Real ID starts Oct. 1 appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Maria Pabon, Director of the St. Olaf College Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion, talks about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities at St. Olaf on Monday, January 20. The post Maria Pabon appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig recaps the discussion by the City Council at its January 14 work session to finalize details about the mill and overlay project in preparation for Council approval next week to get the project out for bids. The post Ben Martig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

In this show we focused on the Northfield Climate Action Plan Advisory Board. Note that Alan Anderson was co-Chair of the Climate Action Plan Advisry Board Note that Bruce Morlan was a voting member from Bridgewater Township and chaired the Subcommittee on Water (Surface, Potable, Waste)   The post 04 Dec 2019 – Northfield’s Climate Action Planning Advisory Board appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director The price has gone up for the roundabout at Jefferson Pkwy and Hwy 246. The Northfield council heard an update from City Engineer Dave Bennett as they discussed calling for a public hearing on the Intention to Issue General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds specifically for the roundabout. He said, “the The post Jefferson Pkwy/Hwy 246 Roundabout price tag jumps; Shakopee man charged with 1st degree drug sale; EDA to implement Facade Improvement Plan; Local girl collects hundreds of winter clothing items appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.