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By Teri Knight, News Director UPDATE with comment from DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. A Lakeville-based railway wants to drill two wells in Dakota County that would annually produce 500 million gallons of water to be shipped by rail to the drought-stricken southwest, areas like Colorado, Arizona and Utah. According to the Star Tribune, Empire Building The post Railway wants to drill for water in Randolph, ship it southwest; Don’t leave leaves in the street – compost your pumpkin too; St. Dominic teams up with City on painted plow project; Bundles of Love provides for babies in need appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Craig Swenson of FiftyNorth talks about events, classes and activities coming up at FiftyNorth. The play “Case of the Railway Ruckus” will open on November 2. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets and more information available at www.fiftynorth.org. The post Craig Swenson appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Peggy Sheldon of the Fifty North production The Case of the Railway Ruckus and cast members Steve Jorstad, Jim Stenglein and Jane Greenwood. At the end of the show the Northfield Arts Guild director Tim Peterson will preview the 60th Anniversary event An Evening with Guild Founders. The post ArtZany: Fifty North, Case of the Railway Ruckus and Arts Guild, An Evening with Guild Founders appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

This week, Rich has a spooky list of the creepiest songs he knows. The post The Weekly List – Halloween appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director As the City of Dundas is evaluated for bond issuance on the new city hall project, City Administrator Janelle Teppen said the council approved a number of financial policies this week and amended a couple more. She said, “This is all getting our financial house in order. Not that it The post Dundas gets their financial house in order; Hillmann with construction update; Nelson has Halloween tips and warns of state HS cross country traffic; Nlfd extends board/commission application deadline appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson talks Halloween safety and the State high school cross country meet at St. Olaf on Saturday, which will disrupt traffic on Highway 19 as well as other athletic activities there and at Carleton. Nelson also offered tips for those out walking with the deer hunting opening scheduled for November 9. The post Monte Nelson appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Rotary President Barry Carlson and Rotary’s Rick Estenson talk about the upcoming annual Turkey Trot, the electric car charging station and more on their “Service Above Self” activities. All those who pre-register for the 5k Run by November 14 are guaranteed a free long-sleeve t-shirt for this year’s event. The post Barry Carlson and Rick Estenson appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director Contractors broke ground on the new Dundas City Hall; the forms have been poured and the parking lot is graded. Dundas Administrator Jenelle Teppen shared [the update] yesterday, also noting that the precast concrete forms will be set so they can work on the actual building over the winter. They extended The post Teppen looks forward to new City Hall and opportunities; Martig preps for Northfield budget/levy work session; MDA awards multiple grants to Rice County farmers/researchers; 2020 Living Treasure sought appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Ky Michaelson (“The Rocketman”) talks about his life and projects including an upcoming TV show on Discovery and a possible collaboration on a movie or TV show with Peter J. Miele relating to a comic book series written by Miele.   The post Ky Michaelson and Peter J. Miele appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

U.S. Representative Angie Craig discusses farmer mental health and her “Seeding Rural Resilience Act.”   The post Representative Angie Craig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.