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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and Dan Kallman to celebrate the upcoming Arts for Martin at Arcadia Charter School. Arts for Martin: Gathering Community, Creating Art,  Celebrating Martin Luther King Friday, 17 January 2020 @ 7PM Admission is free. Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, Northfield, MN (behind the Perkins restaurant) The post ArtZany: Arts for Martin with Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and Dan Kallman appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director While it’s been reported that Northfield Hospital and Clinics has a million dollar shortfall, President and CEO, Steve Underdahl said with seasonal flu seasons reaching into two different years and the rush to get procedures done before year-end for tax purposes, predictions can be tricky. As a publicly owned hospital, The post NH&C CEO Underdahl discusses 2020 budget, changes in patient use and options; Police continue to seek public’s help in attempted robbery; Bridgewater/Dundas to meet quarterly; Kortbein named 2020 Outstanding Teacher for Ag in the classroom appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson discusses T21, the tobacco ordinance that requires a minimum age of 21 to sell or purchase tobacco products and when it might become effective in Northfield. The post Chief Monte Nelson appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Rice County Attorney John Fossum talks about some recent cases as well as the success of the drug treatment court. The post John Fossum appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director While it is yet unenforceable, President Trump raised the national legal age to buy tobacco to 21. The Northfield Council unanimously approved the first reading of an Ordinance that would do the same thing. Retailers are invited to comply on their own but, at this point, there is no penalty. The post T-21 gets Nfld Council nod for 1st reading; 65 Nfld YIG members set to take part in taking over the Capital; “Men of Courage” initiative to give opportunity for men to learn and understand their role in domestic violence appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Steve Underdahl, CEO for Northfield Hospital & Clinics, discusses the projected 2020 budget deficit, its causes and how it will be addressed. The post Steve Underdahl appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig recap the January 7 City Council meeting including approval of the first reading of the tobacco ordinance to raise the age to sell or buy tobacco products to age 21, the street mill and overlay project for 2020, and the proposed roundabout at Hwy 246 and The post Rhonda Pownell and Ben Martig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director Twenty one year old, James Robert Lapsley, of Prior Lake, pled guilty yesterday in Dakota County court to one count of Criminal Vehicular Homicide (Gross Negligence) in connection with the death of a Burnsville woman in May of 2018. The crash killed 19-year-old Kayli Thompson.  According to the criminal complaint, The post Prior Lake man pleads guilty in crash that killed his girlfriend; Dundas Chief Kline takes another position, Murray approved as Interim;  Dunn says put on your PFD; Nfld Council to vote on Tobacco 21 and 2020 street projects appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the January 6 Dundas City Council meeting.  Topics include the resignation of Police Chief Eric Kline who is leaving for a job in Apple Valley and appointment of Wade Murray as Interim Police Chief, an amendment to the nuisance ordinance, approval of quarterly meetings with Bridgewater Township supervisors, and The post Jenelle Teppen appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director A repeat sex offender pled guilty in a child pornography case in Rice County. County Attorney John Fossum reports that 38 year old Ross Wenner of rural Rice County entered guilty pleas in District Court on Friday to three felony counts pf Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct and Possession and Dissemination The post Repeat Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Case; Kline resigns as Dundas Chief, Murray to be made Interim; Nfld Council agenda includes Tobacco 21 and an update on Local Sales Tax; appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.