KYMN Morning Show | KYMN Local News

This year will be the 75th anniversary of the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration and DJJD chair Galen Malecha and members Tim Freeland and Sandy Valek provide information about the events iand activities for this year's celebration. For more information, visit djjd.org. 

 Vicki Dilley, Neil Kennedy and Jennifer Tonko provide information about the Northfield Rotary Bike Tour to be held September 9 and focus on one of the ride options: the 6-mile family fun ride. For more information and register, visit northfieldrotary.org. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the August 8 City Council meeting. Topics include city rebranding, bonding for utilities, wastewater treatment, transit hub design, and proposed downtown development projects. 

 Steve Underdahl, CEO of Northfield Hospital & Clinics, talks about plans to close the long-term care center due to costs and staffing shortages. 

 Tracy Davis Heisler, Northfield Planning Commission member and recipient of the 2023 Board & Commissioner Member Excellence Award, talks about the importance of getting involved in local boards and commissions. For information about openings, visit northfieldmn.gov. 

Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library provides information on new talking books, services and programs at the library. 

 Mark Langer provides information about events and attractions at the Dakota County Fair, August 7-13. For more details, visit dakotacountyfair.org

 Craig Swenson of FiftyNorth provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth, including a fundraiser on August 23 for upgrades to the popcorn wagon. 

 Local attorney David Ludescher discusses a lawsuit served against Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Clerk Lynette Peterson relating to the record of a vote by the City Council, and a potential lawsuit on behalf a group of citizens relating to road/bike path construction projects. 

 Laura Stelter, Executive Director of Arcadia Charter School, talks about a recent field trip to Japan and the 20th anniversary celebration to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 5-8 pm.