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Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses Amy Goerwitz being named to the All-State School Board, last night's public hearing on the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report, the Total Special Education System Plan, the Open Enrollment Options Report, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025:

Veterans Day Events in Northfield

The Veteran Organizations of Northfield

What's open and closed in Northfield for Veterans Day

Founder and Executive Director of This Is Me Holly Schoenbauer talks about their new mentoring program matching adult mentors with kids in foster care, this Friday's silent auction benefiting Northfield Dance Academy where Schoenbauer will be keynote speaker, the importance of extracurricular activities for kids, and more. 

Hear a conversation KYMN news had last year with Hayes Scriven, the Site Manager and Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse (and the former Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society), last year about the Memorial Service and Beacon Light for the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Learn more about the event and watch the memorial here. 

Picture by Aramis Wells/Flashover Photo

 In the lead-up to Veterans Day, which also marks the end of World War I in 1918, we are discussing the history of the war. Today, we discuss some of the different legends and myths about the war that have developed, including the Angels of Mons, the Taxis of the Marne, the Christmas Truce, and the Red Baron. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on November 10th, 2025:

Northfield Chamber Launches Holiday Passport To Encourage Local Shopping This Season

Armed Suspect Incident Leads to SWAT Deployment following Warrant Service

Northfield School Board Meets Tonight & Will Hold Public Hearing Before the Regular Meeting 

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper talks tonight's Trivia Bee, two new quiet rooms at the library, a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Foundation, site planning to address landscape erosion, and more. 

St. Olaf student Christine Whear discusses the event Bridging Communities: A Celebration of Somali Culture happening at the Northfield Public Library on Saturday, November 8th. The event was put together by St. Olaf students and will feature music, dancing, storytelling, and more.