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Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting and work session, where topics included the skate park moving forward, discussion around replacing bridges along Highway 3, a suggestion for a citizen advisory group around finances for the council, and more. 

Kate Ford and local Girl Scouts discuss Girl Scout Cookie season, how the cookie sales support the organization, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, where topics included discussion to approve a preliminary plat amendment for Stone Ridge Hill's second addition, the approval of the preliminary plat for Dundas Commons, and more. 

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann talks last night's school board meeting, where topics included the reauthorization of the charter schools, the potential renewal of the district's operating levy, and more. 

Sara Polsinger from Forget-Me-Not Florist talks about the busy Valentine's Day season, their partnerships with local businesses this year, and more. 

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jonathan Capehart of MS Now and The PBS News Hour visits the KYMN studios to discuss, as a Carleton College alumnus, his love of Northfield and of Minnesota, while also talking about the state of journalism in America. He also shares a few thoughts about the current White House Administration.

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in the month of February. 

Mrs. Moxie discusses her return to the stage, Mrs. Moxie's Date Night Delight, at The Grand Event Center on Saturday, February 14th. Tickets can be purchsed HERE

Craig Swenson from FiftyNorth discusses all of the activities and events coming up in the month of February. 

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas talks about the Sheriff's Office's role in regards to ICE and DHS, recaps the month of January, ice conditions on local lakes, and more. 

Northfield native and Politics Fellow at MPR Cait Kelley discusses her experience covering ICE activity in the Twin Cities and Northfield and more.

Zander Abbott, President and CEO of Northfield Hospital + Clinics, talks about the acquisition of the Northfield Allina Health Clinic that was announced in December, how ICE activity is affecting the hospital, the fifth anniversary of the Wound Healing Center, and more. 

Owner of Chappius Jewelers in Faribault Nate Chappius talks the history of their family business, their Valentine's Day specials, and much more.

Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann, Josh Cooper from Knutson Construction and Sal Bagley from Wold Architects & Engineers discuss the latest updates for the reimagine Northfield High School project. 

Owner of Monarch Gift Shop and The Measuring Cup Amy Peterson discusses their recent award from the Northfield Chamber of Commerce, the history of their business, and more. 

Marketing & Communications Director of the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Devin Winjum talks about upcoming events in Faribault, including the 9th Annual Faribault Flannel Forum, the Galentine's Edition of Ladies Night Out on February 12th, the Straight River Art Festival, Heritage Days, and much more. 

Musician and Cannon Falls native Caitlyn Smith discusses growing up in Minnesota, writing for major stars in the music industry, her own performing career and latest single, and much more. 

Sue Stout and Grace Lopez-Johnson from Ruth's House discuss their organization helping women and children in crisis, Lopez-Johnson's new role as Development Manager, and their annual Helping Hearts fundraiser happening next Saturday, February 7th. 

Executive Director of Northfield Area Family YMCA Tyler Powell talk about the 20th anniversary of the Northfield YMCA, upcoming summer camps and programming with registration opening February 1st, and more. 

Owner of Verbena Vinyl Vicki Scott talks the new Blind Date With a Record, and more fun happenings at the store. 

City Councilor Chad Beumer talks about his first year on the Council, the proposed local sales tax, the 5th and Washington Street project, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's City Council meeting. 

Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks last night's School Board Meeting, the beginning of the new semester, updates to the Reimagine Northfield High School project, and more. 

Katie Kes-Pick and Jesse Pick talk all things Suzie Sasquatch, the star of the SouthSota-Benjamin Franklin radio spots.

Owner of Rachel Kinney from Paisley Gardens talks house plants to spruce up your space and mental health in winter, and discusses their fundraiser for the Community Action Center in February. 

Bridgewater Elementary School Principal Nancy Antoine discusses her background, receiving the individual Human Rights Award from the City of Northfield and what that means to her, and more. 

Executive Director of Sharing Our Roots Farm Derek Meyers discusses the organization, tonight's Solidarity Sing-A-Long at Armory Square fundraising for Sharing Our Roots, and more. Learn more about the farm and donate on their website.

Chris Albrecht and Will Taylor from North Star Retreats discuss their organization providing experiences for the Minnesota Recovery Community, and their upcoming 3 Eleven Retreat.

Laura Riehle-Merrill and Beth Berry from the Rice County Area United Way discuss Dolly's Book Bash, an event to raise funds to provide free books to local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The event is next Friday, January 30th at the Faribault American Legion. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, including an official statement from the Mayor regarding immigration enforcement taking place locally and across the state, potential improvements to two parks in town, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the next installment of the 411 Concert Series featuring Erin Schwab, the upcoming production of Little Wars, current galleries on display, and much more. 

Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Dave Nichols and Program & Outreach Coordinator Kiran Loewenstein discuss their partnership with Carleton College to create Wish Walls throughout the county in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. 

Founder of Cry Baby Craig's hot sauce Craig Kaiser discusses their origins, business, the sauce itself, and more. 

Wendy Manuel, Rob Hardy, and Laura Hova discuss the Words to Meet the Moment event happening at The Grand Event Center this Sunday at 2pm, organized by local poets and Content Bookstore. KYMN Radio will also be live broadcasting the event. 

Margo Krager from Reproduction Fabrics talks about her business and her background as a fabric historian. 

Owner of Bread People Bakery Morgan Morton discusses her background, the bakery, and the future home of Bread People. 

Lindsay Ness joins Rich for their new segment discussing their current favorites in pop culture, today covering the film One Battle After Another. 

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses how the recent events in Minneapolis affects local police forces, and other updates from the department. 

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and new Community Development Director Scott Wopata discuss last night's City Council work session and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting. 

Dr. Laurie Page from Truly Seen Therapy discusses her practice, and goes over coping tools and resources that may help people process the events in Minneapolis last week and other traumatic events.