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A look back at the news from Northfield, Minnesota this week.

 Director of Library Services Natalie Draper discusses summer reading program kickoff and upcoming events. 

 Mrs. Moxie and Lexi D talk about "Pride in the Park" events this weekend. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on June 6th, 2025:

Northfield City Council Rejects Water Treatment Plant Bonding Bill Application; Support Interim Option Instead 

Cemetery Stories Returns June 9 at Oaklawn Cemetery

 Craig Swenson, Assistant Director/Fitness Manager, provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth. 

 Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas talks about extra enforcement during the 100 deadliest days of summer and provides safe driving tips. The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when car crashes are significantly more likely to occur.  

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, June 5th, 2025: 

More than walls & windows: New subdivision’s 1st home dedicated

Rice County Historical Society Hosts 1920s Themed Fundraiser Saturday Evening

Northfield City Council Approves 3-year Strategic Plan; Tax Base Growth, Increasing Housing Availability, and Dam Removal Among Priorities

As students depart school for the year, we will take the opportunity to check in on the high school reimagine project. KYMN's Logan Wells talks with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann, the lead designer of the project, Sal Bagely with Wold Architect, and the project manager, Josh Cooper of Knutson Construction. In this 45-minute show, we discuss the initial design of the high school, the project's financing, and the logistics of a construction project in a school zone.

See the most recent design here. (starts on page 8)

 KYMN's Logan Wells reviews the Northfield City Council meeting held the night before. Topics include the Council's rejection of applying for money from the State Government for the water treatment plant, considering moving a Parklet, and restricting fishing in downtown. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on June 4th, 2025: 

Concert Series At The Gardens of Castle Rock Begins Tonight; Musical Acts Each Wednesday Night Until August 27th

Northfield Community Education See’s Budget Difficulties With Infant and Toddler Care Programs

Northfield High School Celebrates Graduation This Past Sunday