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Former Northfield wrestling coach facing abuse charges; Elliott discusses process to find new Chief of Police; Gonzalez-George announces for re-election
April 19, 2024 16:57 - 6.1 MBA former Northfield wrestling coach has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor Domestic Assault and one count of Malicious Punishment of a Child, stemming from the athletic performance of a minor with whom he was working. Jesse Graber, age 48, of Northfield, faces six misdemeanor charges related to two separate incidents in which he […]
ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Band Directors Mike Legvold and Nahal Javan discuss “Minnesota Orchestra Side-by-Side”, 4-19-24
April 19, 2024 15:08 - 63.4 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Mike Legvold, Cannon Falls High School Band Director and Nahal Javan, Northfield High School Band Director to celebrate music education and preview their opportunity to perform in the Minnesota Orchestra Side-by-Side performance with Music Director Thomas Søndergård. https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/community-education/educators-families/music-educator-side-by-side Minnesota Orchestra Side-by-Side with Music Director Thomas Søndergå...
Carrie Carroll and Erika Campbell of Northfield Shares discuss upcoming events
April 19, 2024 14:07 - 12.5 MBCarrie Carroll, Executive Director of Northfield Shares and Board Chair Erika Campbell provide information on upcoming events and volunteer activities. Visit northfieldshares.org for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
Representative Kristi Pursell provides weekly legislative update
April 19, 2024 13:06 - 13 MBState Representative Kristi Pursell of District 58A provides her weekly legislative update.
The Weekly List – The Power Pop Show 4/18/24
April 18, 2024 23:00 - 141 MBThis week, remembering Eric Carmen and Karl Wallinger, two great purveyors of Power Pop, Danny and Rich are joined again by their friend (Rich’s former boss, Danny’s current boss with the Minnesota Twins) Mike Stiles, as they dig into the simple yet sublime world of The Raspberries, Cheap Trick, World Party and so much more.
Author Dan Van Tassel discusses new book
April 18, 2024 14:15 - 9.24 MBLocal Author Dan Van Tassell talks about his new book “Beyond Barron.” He will be available for a book signing on Saturday, April 20, 10am at FiftyNorth.
Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses search for new chief
April 18, 2024 13:55 - 18.8 MBNorthfield Police Chief Mark Elliott will soon be retiring and discusses the process for finding a new police chief.
Trejean Curry sentenced in the death of Father Dennis Dempsey; Council votes down a Gaza ceasefire resolution
April 18, 2024 13:12 - 7.2 MBAlmost two-and-a-half years to the day since a tragic accident took the life of Father Dennis Dempsey, a Minneapolis man was sentenced yesterday for his role in the vehicle crash. Trejean Derrell Curry, age 28, will serve up to five years of probation, 40 hours of community work service and 150-days in jail. That was […]
Arts Guild spring season brings ‘Matchmaker,’ music by Three; Northfield High School Arts a la Carte set for Friday night; Library Oasis will host Earth Day program on Saturday
April 17, 2024 14:30 - 6.78 MBOn Friday night, the Northfield Arts Guild will present The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder at the Arts Guild Theater for a two-weekend run. The classic comedy, originally published in 1954 was itself a reworked version of Wilder’s 1938 play The Merchant of Yonkers, and eventually served as the basis for the beloved Broadway musical Hello […]
Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Ben Martig review Northfield City Council meeting
April 17, 2024 13:38 - 19.7 MBNorthfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the April 16 City Council meeting. Topics include a quarterly police department report, process for replacing retiring Police Chief Mark Elliott, consideration of resolution supporting ceasefire in Gaza, and more.
Michael Johnson and Pauline Jennings on Northfield Arts Guild Spring Events
April 16, 2024 14:05 - 10.4 MBNorthfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings provide information about upcoming events at the Guild. Visit northfieldartsguild.org for more information.
Report recommends creation of Assistant City Administrator, other positions; Pursell bill would create commission looking into health care accessibility; City Council will meet tonight
April 16, 2024 12:58 - 7.81 MBThe City of Northfield has received a report from the consulting firm Baker Tilly, evaluating and analyzing the City’s Administrative Department, with some interesting recommendations. City Administrator Ben Martig said, as part of the city’s Strategic plan, each city department has been undergoing a review over the course of the last few years, and the […]
Pam Fickenscher discusses Rays of Life Youth Service Project
April 15, 2024 14:42 - 13.1 MBPastor Pam Fickenscher of St. John’s Lutheran Church talks about a Rays of Life youth service project to provide aid to Ukraine. Rays of Life is a solar cell in a box that can provide energy to families in areas that do not have a working power grid.
Pursell pursuing bonding dollars for Bridge Square, coop neighborhoods; Book Fair now accepting donations; I-35 construction resumes today
April 15, 2024 13:09 - 9.38 MBThe Minnesota Legislature is entering the final 5-6 weeks of the 2024 session, so things are, as Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) said, “ramping up.” As this is an even numbered year, the legislature does not have a biennial budget to create, so traditionally, legislators will try to pass a bonding bill in order to help fund […]
The Raider Wrap 4-13-24
April 13, 2024 15:58 - 41.2 MBGet up to date of scores and highlights with Liz Campbell on the Raider Scoreboard. We get the program off and running with Head Coach Janet Smith of the Girl’s track team. They anticipate a very successful season as personal bests are already being timed this early in the season. Pete Mergens of the the […]
Art Zany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Michael Perry, 4-12-24
April 12, 2024 19:14 - 60.9 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes New York Times bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, and playwright Michael Perry to preview his visit to the Grand Event Center in Northfield and check-in on his latest projects and events and his novel Forty Acres Deep. This is a story that comes with a warning – this is an intimate telling of the life of farmer and philosopher Harold […]
HRA extends agreement for manufactured housing development by one month; Clean River Partners planning several April events; NAFRS set to hire six new fire fighters
April 12, 2024 14:21 - 6.96 MBLast week the Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority extended by one month their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Northcountry Cooperative foundation on a proposed manufactured home cooperative neighborhood on seven acres of land owned by the HRA in the southeast part of the city. The project has been discussed for nearly a year. Last May, […]
Shad Hanley of “Beautiful” at Chanhassen Dinner Theater
April 12, 2024 14:08 - 12.7 MBShad Hanley, actor in the musical “Beautiful” at Chanhassen Dinner Theater talks about the show.
The Weekly List – The Houses of the Holy Show
April 12, 2024 12:33 - 136 MBLed Zeppelin is, by any definition, one of the most important bands in the history of rock & roll. The topic of Led Zeppelin is just too big to tackle in one or even two shows, so Rich & Danny have decided to tackle them album by album. A while back they broke down Led […]
Mark Heiman, Chair of Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair
April 11, 2024 14:00 - 9.14 MBMark Heiman announces that donations for the Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair are being taken at the Northfield Ice Arena April 10-19. The book fair begins on April 23 at 5pm. For more details, visit northfieldbookfair.org.
City of Northfield re-examining options for 5th & Washington Street Project; Northfield School District high school facility tours resume on Saturday; Today is Tornado Awareness Day
April 11, 2024 13:30 - 8.54 MBOn Tuesday night during their monthly work session, the Northfield City Council received several updates regarding the downtown redevelopment project that seemed to have gone dormant after it was announced last November that the developer originally selected to work with the city was no longer a part of the project. Earlier this week, the city […]
Jeff Johnson announces he will retire from KYMN Radio this fall; School District taking a close look at attendance trends
April 10, 2024 14:20 - 5.51 MBThis morning, Jeff Johnson of KYMN Radio announced that he intends to retire this fall. Johnson, who purchased the station in 2008, has worked at KYMN for the better part of 37 years. During his tenure he has held many roles, including sports director, news director, and sales. He was the voice of Carleton College […]
Brent Nystrom and Galen Malecha discuss affordable housing
April 10, 2024 14:13 - 29.3 MBBrent Nystrom and Galen Malecha of the Northfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority talk about potential affordable housing developments in the area.
Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses Council Work Session
April 10, 2024 13:29 - 26.7 MBNorthfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the April 9 City Council work session. Topics include downtown redevelopment, city administrative department structure, formats for public comment.
Jenelle Teppen discusses Dundas City Council meeting; annual clean-up day
April 09, 2024 13:51 - 7.51 MBDundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the April 8 City Council meeting and announces that annual clean-up day will be Saturday, May 11, 7-11am.
Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses student successes, attendance, HS building tours
April 09, 2024 13:13 - 20.4 MBNorthfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses student successes, attendance, and high school building tours prior to the November referendum.
City plans to sell 5th Street property to Loon Liquors; Northfield Middle School to host free heart screenings for young people; City Council work session set for tonight
April 09, 2024 13:06 - 7.74 MBTwo years after purchasing the former Northfield News building at 115 5th Street West for $1.2 million, the City of Northfield has announced its intention to sell the property to Loon Liquors as the company looks to expand its distillation operations and cocktail room. In March of 2022, the city purchased 115 5th Street West […]
Evan Loe discusses Play for Patrick Heart Screening
April 08, 2024 13:32 - 10.2 MBNorthfield High School student Evan Loe provides information about the Play for Patrick heart screening, which is a free heart screen for young adults ages 14-24, April 20, 9am-5pm at Northfield Middle School. Register on Play For Patrick. Heart screens include checking of; Height/Weight, Blood Pressure, EKG (electrical current of the heart), Echocardiogram (video of […]
Road construction season begins today; Library will host eclipse viewing party; School Board meets tonight
April 08, 2024 13:30 - 6.79 MBRoad construction season is getting quite an early jump this year, as two major projects that will affect Northfield drivers begin today. Phase 1A of the College Street and Water Street Areas Reconstruction Project will begin today. This section of the project will focus on College Street S between Woodley Street E and 7th Street E, […]
Programa musical y noticias
April 07, 2024 22:48 - 145 MBReconstrucción de calles en Northfield e información sobre el eclipse solar del 2024.
The Raider Wrap 4-6-24
April 06, 2024 15:51 - 43 MBIt was a rocky start after a week off, but we got back on track. Co-Head Coach Tyler Balow of the Boy’s Track team talks about the opening meet in Faribault on Thursday and the optimism of this years team. Co-Head Coach of the girl’s softball team, coming off a loss to Mankato West, talks […]
ArtZany! Radio for Imagination! Director Susan Carlson, and actors LeAnne Finger, Eden Kaiser and Jess Toft preview Arts Guild production “The Matchmaker.” 4-5-24
April 05, 2024 15:03 - 59.8 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Susan Carlson from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Matchmaker and actors LeAnne Finger (plays Dolly Levi), Eden Kaiser (plays Irene Molloy) and Jess Toft (plays Minnie Fay). THE MATCHMAKER by Thornton Wilder. Director: Susan Carlson. Before the world fell in love with Hello Dolly!, there was The Matchmaker. Cunning, […]
City Council approves Lions Riverside Park ‘Master Plan’; State of the City now available to watch on Northfield Public Broadcasting; Rice County Tree & Shrub giveaway set for April 26
April 05, 2024 14:56 - 6.4 MBOn Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council approved the “Master Plan” for Riverside Lions Park. The plan is an overall view of a series of projects that will ultimately have several facets and will not be executed all at once. City consultant Bruce Jacobson presented the final recommendations to the council. The plan calls for […]
Natalie Draper: upcoming events/activities at Northfield Public Library; eclipse viewing party
April 05, 2024 14:18 - 14.9 MBNatalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library. There will be an eclipse viewing party on April 8, 1-2:15pm. Attendees will receive free eclipse glasses.
Representative Kristi Pursell provides legislative update
April 05, 2024 13:22 - 14.5 MBState Representative Kristi Pursell from District 58A provides her weekly legislative update.
The Weekly List – The Civil Rights Show 4/4/24
April 04, 2024 23:00 - 148 MBThis week, Rich and Danny mark the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King with music related to the Civil Rights Movement, some vintage, some much more recent. One of the few editions of the Weekly List that we could call “important.” This is some pretty powerful music. It’s worth […]
Craig Swenson on Events/Activities at FiftyNorth
April 04, 2024 14:18 - 15.9 MBCraig Swenson, Assistant Director/Fitness Manager, provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth.
HRA to discuss arrangement with foundation proposing modular home development tonight; High School Referendum Informational Page unveiled; ‘Vest Fest’ fundraiser planned for Fire, EMS services
April 04, 2024 13:35 - 6.75 MBThe Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet tonight, and a discussion about the exclusive Memo of Understanding with Northcountry Cooperative Foundation which is set to expire at the end of the month, is a key item on the meeting’s agenda. NCF has been working with the City of Northfield on a proposed cooperatively owned […]
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas provides Public Safety Center and road construction updates; discusses recent scams
April 04, 2024 13:31 - 10.7 MBRice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas provides an update on construction of the new Rice County Public Safety Center, road construction projects, recent scams, and more.
Gaza ceasefire resolution requested from City Council; ‘Pints for Pride’ fundraiser set for Saturday; Temple working to preserve state funding for public broadcasting
April 03, 2024 14:46 - 7.26 MBFor the second consecutive meeting, the Northfield City Council was greeted last night by a full gallery of people asking – and some demanding – that the Council pass a resolution seeking a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Across the country, many local councils have passed such resolutions, and the group at the meeting last night would […]
Kelli Podracky discusses resources and programs at The Key
April 03, 2024 14:20 - 7.8 MBKelli Podracky, Executive Director of Northfield Union of Youth, talks about the mission, resources, programming and events at The Key.
Jennifer Tonko and Corey China – Building Community Capacity for Environmental Justice Workshop
April 03, 2024 14:04 - 10.8 MBJennifer Tonko, Executive Director of Clean River Partners, and Corey China of the MN Humanities Center, discuss the upcoming workshop “Building Community Capacity for Environmental Justice Workshop” on April 20. The workshop is a learning experience that centers on inclusive approaches to community-based work. It brings the Minnesota Humanities Center’s “Increase Engagement Through Absent Narratives […]
Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Ben Martig discuss April 2 Northfield City Council meeting
April 03, 2024 13:11 - 21.4 MBNorthfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the April 2 City Council meeting.
Sam Temple of Northfield Public Broadcasting
April 02, 2024 14:08 - 10.8 MBSam Temple, Station Manager for for Northfield Public Broadcasting, talks about efforts at the legislature to offer broadband equitably, and provides information about programs available on NPB. NPB programs can be viewed on Spectrum cable channels 180 and 187, or online at npb.ci.nfld.mn.us.
Community Market Fair set for Saturday; Volunteers readying Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair; City Council will meet tonight
April 02, 2024 13:30 - 6.37 MBThis coming Saturday the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Community Market Fair at the Dundas Dome. The event, which was once known as the Northfield Home and Garden Show at the Northfield Ice Arena, has grown and evolved over the years. Two years ago, the name was changed to the Home, Garden […]
Out in the Open with Mrs. Moxie and Special Guest Kylie Smith
April 01, 2024 23:00 - 124 MBThis month Mrs. Moxie is joined by her husband Ryan and Kylie Smith to discuss what being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community means and looks like.
Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott will retire in September; City set to receive federal dollars for drinking water treatment plant; Severe Weather Awareness Week begins today
April 01, 2024 14:26 - 6.46 MBNorthfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott has informed the City of Northfield that he intends to retire on September 27th. Elliott was hired as Deputy Chief of Police in 2019 and was named Chief in August of 2020 when former Chief Monty Nelson retired. Elliott brought with him a “Community Policing” philosophy that has served […]
Mrs. Moxie discusses Northfield Pride Fundraiser
April 01, 2024 13:57 - 7.14 MBMrs. Moxie provides information about the Northfield Pride ‘Pints for Pride’ fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 6, 5-8pm at the Grand Event Center. There will be guest speakers, drag performances, and a silent auction.
Jane Bartho on Community Market Fair
April 01, 2024 13:16 - 12.3 MBNorthfield Area Chamber of Commerce President Jane Bartho talks about the Community Market Fair to be held on Saturday, April 6, 9am-3pm, at the Dundas Dome. There will be 100+ vendors and the event is free!
ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Julie Fakler, Sam Temple, and Jessica Bastyr preview play ‘Reaching Orpheus’, 3-29-24
March 29, 2024 15:12 - 62.6 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes from the Paradise Center for the Arts Executive Director Julie Fakler and actors Sam Temple and Jessica Bastyr from the Paradise Community Theatre to preview the world premiere of the play Reaching Orpheus. Reaching Orpheus, presented by the Paradise Community Theatre, written and directed by Dan Rathbun.An original drama about a young […]