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Susan Hvistendahl talks about the 1918 Popcorn Wagon on Bridge Square and the celebration of its 40 years in Northfield. This year, the popcorn wagon is 101 years old and it has been serving up popcorn in Bridge Square for the last 40 years. Vera Johansen brought the Cretors Company popcorn wagon to Bridge Square The post Susan Hvistendahl appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn talks about a significant award given to the Rice and LeSueur County Drug Task Force.  Of 21 such task forces in Minnesota, the Rice and LeSueur County Drug Task Force was awarded Minnesota Task Force of the Year.  He discusses river levels from the storms and, although he has lifted The post Sheriff Troy Dunn appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) do more than respond to crashes and other disasters. Director Brian Edwards explains that their community paramedic program, “…brings a different layer of services to patients in their home or in a place that’s convenient for them, so patients that don’t necessarily need emergency The post Northfield EMS community paramedic program designed to “fill the gap”; City Council approves ADUs; St. Olaf sings for the King and 95.1’s ‘Unexpected Caregiver’ hosts Oles in Norway appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfielder Jeff Anderson is Wayne’s guest. The post Jeff Anderson appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Cathy Osterman, Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society talks about a new fundraising program in partnership with Willinger’s Golf Course. You can play and support NHS at the same time! NHS is selling vouchers for a round of golf at Willingers during the 2019 season. Half of the purchase price becomes a tax deductible The post Cathy Osterman appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the June 4 City Council meeting.  Topics include acceptance of a $50,000 donation from Jan Shoger toward zero waste efforts, final reading of the ordinance relating to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), use of tax increment funds for an access road by the depot and transit The post Rhonda Pownell and Ben Martig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

We review wind power from its beginning – then evaluate its future – once again, we use the Levelized Cost Of Energy to get past all the emotional fan-hype. We talk briefly about the analysis a small farm might use to decide whether a personal-scale wind turbine would be worth it. References: From Persia to The post 01 May 2019 – I can feel the wind (Wind power) appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

History and efficacy of photovoltaic panels (solar panels). We introduce the LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) as a good metric for comparing energy sources. References: Levelized cost of energy One of the most widely used levelized cost studies is conducted by Lazard, an international financial advisory and asset management firm. sum of all costs (build, The post 10 Apr 2019 – I can see the light (Photovoltaics) appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

By Teri Knight, News Director A Northfield man was sentenced to 17 months in the St. Cloud prison. On Friday, 34-year-old Marc Lewis Anthony was sentenced for multiple violations of domestic abuse while on probation (for previous domestic abuse charges) as well as storing methamphetamine in the presence of a child. In 2017 he hit The post Northfield man sentenced after multiple violations in domestic assault; Carleton student charged with felony assault of ex-girlfriend; ADUs on Northfield Council agenda appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Wayne talks with Steve Bowron who was Wayne’s fishing host at the Governor’s Fishing Opener in Albert Lea this year.   The post Steve Bowron appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.