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The City of Northfield’s current contract with Dick’s Sanitation expires March 31st.  A majority of Councilors and the EQC have been advocating adding organic food and wet waste pickup.   Utilities Mgr. Justin Wagner explained some suggested changes to the contract.  He said, “the brush collection, which would be co-mingled with organic food/wet waste, staff was The post It ain’t just garbage – Council discusses “wet waste”; Dundas Admin position posted; Day 8 and the roads aren’t great; Bus driver appreciation holds extra meaning with snow-filled Winter appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Coordinator for Education and Outreach, Liz Dengate and Board member Jayne Hager Dee talked about the SWCD and discussed Clean Water programs, which include free educational workshops, hands-on design classes, assistance at site visits, and grants for homeowners. The goal of the Landscaping for Clean Water program is to teach The post Liz Dengate and Jayne Hager Dee appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Administrator Ben Martig discussed last night’s Council meeting.  Topics included contract options with Dick’s Sanitation, a possible grant for an underpass at Hwy 246 and Jefferson pkwy related to the Mill Towns Trail and a CUP for a community solar garden.  CC-agenda-2-19 Pownell-Martig-2-20-19 The post Mayor Pownell and Administrator Martig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

There are 34 men on the Northfield Fire Department, an all volunteer organization. NAFRS held their annual awards banquet last month. Receiving plaques for years of service were, Jeff Mahacek and Micheal Kruse with 45 years.  T.J. Dvorak, Pete Jirik and Tom Nelson for 30 years in and Wade Canedy has 25 years in.  But The post Dedicated to service, Stowe is named Firefighter of the Year; KYMN partners with Rice Co. Smile Drive; Kenyon’s 40th Carriage and Cutter day celebration may be their last appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

David Estle is Wayne’s guest.  David recently joined Grundhoefer & Ludescher, P.A. as their newest attorney. David Estle 021819 The post David Estle appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Ellen Haefner with the Smile Drive of the Rice County Early Childhood Dental Network talks the importance of dental care for children and the Smile Drive. The Smile Drive collects donations of new toothbrushes (child and infant sizes encouraged), toothpaste, floss and fluoride rinse to be distributed to the Community Action Center and schools.  Donations The post Ellen Haefner appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

What do Police Reserves do?  Northfield Police Officers Ryan Bollig and Brent Feldhake stopped by the KYMN studios to talk about that.  Bollig said they depend on them frequently with special events such as DJJD, St. Olaf Christmas concert, hockey games and more, assisting with crowd and traffic control.  They also go on ride alongs. The post Nfld Police recruiting for Reserves, celebrate Reserve of the Year; NAFRS names Firefighter of the year – look for the full story tomorrow; Lippert asks for $ for Roberds Lake cleanup; City rolls out Public engagement tool appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

In a book inspired by her popular TED talk, New York Times bestselling author Reshma Saujani  empowers women and girls to embrace imperfection and bravery.  Imagine if you lived without the fear of not being good enough. If you didn’t care how your life looked on Instagram, or worry about what total strangers thought of The post Brave not Perfect by Reshma Saujani appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Jenna Dardis, Manager at Benjamin Bus, talks about the school bus operation and drivers at Benjamin Bus, and 2019 Bus Driver Appreciation Day next week. Jenna Dardis 2-18-19 The post Jenna Dardis appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

State Senator Rich Draheim provides his weekly update of activities during the current Legislative Session. Sen Rich Draheim 2-18-19 The post Senator Rich Draheim appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.