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Brent Feldhake and Ryan Bollig discuss the Northfield Police Reserve Program and how volunteers with the Reserve program assist the Police Department. Police Reserves 2-14-19 The post Brent Feldhake and Ryan Bollig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Debby Larsen from the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign talks about the BTYR mission to help veterans with need and to support families who have been deployed.  There will be an omelet breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, February 17, 8:30 – 12:30 at the Northfield Eagles Club. Debbie Larson BTYR 2-14-19 The post Debby Larsen appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

A bipartisan bill that would provide school districts across the state with a reimbursement for feeding students healthy, local foods through farm-to-school initiatives was introduced in the Minnesota Legislature today. Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Representative Todd Lippert (DFL-Northfield) are the chief authors of the bill, which would also provide technical assistance to growers The post New Farm to School bill appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson stopped by the KYMN studios to ask residents to please use extreme caution traveling where students are out walking to and from school.  The snow piles are so high that you may not see them and they are likely not looking for you.  He also wants folks to remember to The post Nfld Chief warns to use caution with high snow banks and more appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

There’s widespread agreement that Northfield needs affordable housing and that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) could provide some relief.  The issues at last night’s Council meeting were that the Planning Commission wants to release them from regulations regarding parking access, the 20% rental rule, the size of the accessory dwelling units, to name a few.  Six The post ADUs will get a closer look;  Northfield couple jailed on heroin charges; Will Nfld students have to make-up snowdays? appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Mike Krance and Milosha Malecha of Northfield Shares talk about Random Acts of Kindness Week February 17 – 22.  For kindness ideas, visit northfieldshares.org. Random Acts of Kindness The post Mike Krance and Milosha Malecha appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the February 12 City Council meeting. One of the topics is Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s ) which are dwellings separate from the primary unit and the garage that could be located in the backyard.  The Council is looking at possible changes to the governing ordinance The post Rhonda Pownell and Ben Martig appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

First they were 2 hours late, then they were closed.  The 7th closure since the polar vortex. Northfield Schools Superintendent Matt Hillmann called it at about 8 this morning when reports of blowing snow and unplowed roads were making driving difficult.  Rice Co. Sheriff Troy Dunn reported vehicles off the road and a few minor The post Schools close again; Woman stuck on RR tracks is hit; Local artists chosen for Information kiosk design; Draheim introduces Optional DL bill and transparency on medical statements appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

Northfield School Board Chair Ellen Iverson discusses the February 11 School Board meeting including a report from the Area Learning Center. Ellen Iverson 2-12-19 The post Ellen Iverson appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.

On a snowy afternoon, Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her Presidential bid yesterday in front of thousands gathered on Boom Island. Using the Mississippi River as a connector of our nation’s history, she said, “For that is how this country was founded, with patriots who saw more that united them than divided them.” While never mentioning The post KYMN there as Klobuchar announces Presidential bid; The Wolf (Auto Club) is knocking at the door; Sheriff Dunn in favor of legislation concerning DNR Officers appeared first on KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1.