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Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and Mayor Rhonda Pownell
May 17, 2023 18:04 - 22 MBNorthfield City Administrator Ben martig and mayor Rhonda Pownell discuss the Downtown Flood Study, possible street projects for 2024, and changes being considered to the crossings outside of the Post factory.
Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann
May 17, 2023 17:56 - 18.7 MBNorthfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the K-12 Education Policy and Finance bill that has passed the Minnesota House of representatives and the Senate and is currently waiting for Governor Walz’s signature.
Council hears downtown flood mitigation recommendations; Northfield Bank Raid connected artifact up for auction; Hydrant flushing to begin on Sunday
May 17, 2023 16:43On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council heard a presentation about, and discussed, Phase 2 of the Downtown Flood Study. Joe Waln of Barr Engineering first explained to the Council the amount of water that was flowing through the Cannon River during the last two major floods in 2010 and in 2016, both considered 500-year […]
ArtZany!: Jessica Prill and Tami Resler from the Straight River Arts Festival, 5-12-23
May 16, 2023 14:44 - 35.7 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes jewelry artist Jessica Prill and clay artist Tami Resler from the Straight River Arts Festival – Beautiful Fine Art, Hand Crafted Items. https://www.straightriverartfestival.com Straight River Arts Festival Saturday, 20 May 2023 9AM – 5PM Heritage Park, downtown Faribault, MN
NH+C pushes back against nurse staffing bill, Mayo exemption; Third Thursdays Downtown will begin this Thursday; Council will meet tonight
May 16, 2023 12:57With less than a week left in the 2023 session, the pace at the Minnesota Legislature is turning from an organized sprint to a chaotic flurry. Although the session has produced new landmark laws almost on a weekly basis, there are still several issues to resolve. The “Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act” is a […]
Kathleen Holmes on the Downtown Northfield Third Thursday Markets
May 15, 2023 16:08 - 10.2 MBCity Councilor Kathleen Holmes, who also sits on the Friends of Downtown Northfield board, discusses the Third Thursday Downtown events which will include vendors from the Riverwalk Market Fair.
Todd Zehnder and Gary Freking on their petition to stop the funding for street projects in Northfield
May 15, 2023 15:52 - 8.54 MBTodd Zehnder and Gary Frekking discuss the petition they are turning in to City Hall this afternoon, asking for a reverse referendum on the funding for the street projects in Northfield. The goal has been to keep the city from building bike lanes that they feel are intrusive, wasteful and dangerous. Should their petition be […]
Time winding down on legislature with work yet to do; Pride committee will award a scholarship; Flood warning in effect
May 15, 2023 13:35The Minnesota Legislature is in the final days of the 2023 session. And while bills are being passed at a furious pace, there is stl quite a bit of work left to be done. Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) said the bulk of her work is finished after having served on the Agriculture Conference Committee. That […]
Celebrando a las madres y visita del consulado mexicano
May 14, 2023 21:15 - 164 MBSeguimos celebrando a las madres con la fecha mexicana el 10 de mayo y la fecha de Estados Unidos. El jueves 17 de mayo por la tarde, en la biblioteca, visita del consulado mexicano.
Flood warning issued for the Cannon River starting tomorrow
May 14, 2023 17:15The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the Cannon River in Northfield begnning at 7am on Monday morning. It will run through 10am on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall from Wednesday through Saturday night has resulted in flooding along the […]
The Raider Wrap with Jimmy LeRue 5-13-23
May 13, 2023 15:48 - 46.4 MBOn your mark, get set, let’s gooooooo!!!! We are off and running again with the head coach of the Boy’s track team, Tyler Balow joins the program and talks true team results and the future of the season. State Champion in girl’s wrestling, Caley Graber joins us after placing 2nd in the National tournament, which […]
Elliott briefs council on police hiring and retention problems; Hillmann says Ag education will return to Northfield High School
May 12, 2023 15:47Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott addressed the City Council during their work session meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the problems being felt both nationally and locally in the recruiting, hiring and retention of police officers. Over the last few years, for several reasons, the interest in law enforcement careers has been in decline. […]
Dan Bergeson and Randall Ferguson on the Vintage Band Festival
May 12, 2023 15:12 - 17 MBDan Bergeson and Randall Ferguson talk about the 2023 edition of the Vintage Band Festival which this year will be a one day affair on July 29th.
Representative Kristi Pursell provides a legislative update
May 12, 2023 15:02 - 14.6 MBRepresentative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) discusses the goings on in St. Paul two weeks before the end of the 2023 legislative session.
Public Policy This Week – Shipping on the Great Lakes 5/12/23
May 12, 2023 14:53 - 64.2 MBHosts Joe Moravchik and Nathan leaf talk with Eric Peace, the Director of Operations and Communications with the Lakes Carriers’ Association, about the importance of shipping on the Great Lakes to the economy and the security of the the United States.
The Weekly List – A Billy Joel Show 5/11/23
May 12, 2023 01:31 - 179 MBHave you ever wondered what it’s like to sit around and listen to Billy Joel with our two hosts? Well, this week, gentle listeners, Rich and Danny offer you a peek behind the curtain. Celebrating Billy Joel’s 74th birthday (two days belated), the two essentially do the same thing they’ve been doing for 36 years. […]
Emily Lloyd on the new Pride Scholarship
May 11, 2023 14:17 - 7.26 MBEmily Lloyd of the pride in the Park Committee discusses the scholarship that will be awarded to an LGBTQ+ student during Pride in the Park on June 3rd, and how to nominate someone who is deserving.
Martig says Riverfront Development opens opportunities; SCCBI expands mental health crisis capacity in Rice County; History Theatre presents ‘The Defeat of Jesse James’
May 11, 2023 13:15On Tuesday night, the Northfield City Council heard an update from consultants Bob Close and Bruce Jacobson regarding the city’s Riverfront Development plan, which is an ambitious undertaking involving new development downtown, adding amenities to some parks while re-developing others, encouraging private development along the riverfront to consider aesthetics and amenities on the riverside, and […]
Mexican Consul will visit Northfield; School District finances looking much better; Friends of College Monfant Gala set for Saturday
May 10, 2023 15:48The City of Northfield announced on Monday that the Northfield Public Library will host the Mexican Consul to the State of Minnesota for a public forum to discuss several issues, as well as the role of the Consulate itself. Iván Roberto Sierra Medel was named the fifth head consul for the Mexican Consulate in St. […]
Chan Poling discusses his new musical The Defeat of Jesse James
May 10, 2023 14:38 - 19.4 MBMusician Chan Poling, best known as the founder of the Twin Cities band The Suburbs, talks about his latest musical, The Defeat of Jesse James, which is running through May at the History Theatre in St. Paul.
Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about the May 9th City Council Work Session
May 10, 2023 14:20 - 21.2 MBCity Administrator Ben Martig goes over several topics, including the city’s Emergency Operations Plan, the Riverfront Redevelopment plans, and the need to address recruitment and retention of police officers for the Northfield Police Department.
National Security This Week – Sweden and NATO with Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. 5/10/23
May 10, 2023 14:07 - 80.6 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, about the Swedish form of government, its culture, and the country’s entry into NATO.
Pursell touts Ag bill; St. Olaf Avenue railroad crossing to close next week; City Council work session tonight
May 09, 2023 14:43Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield) said yesterday that the work of the Agriculture Conference Committee is done and is now awaiting votes by the House and Senate before Governor Walz can sign it. The Committee was made up of three members each from the House and Senate, the Chairs and Vice Chairs of each body’s ag […]
Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses May 8 City Council meeting
May 09, 2023 14:04 - 5.16 MBDundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses May 8 City Council meeting.
Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses May 8 School Board meeting
May 09, 2023 13:55 - 11.3 MBNorthfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the May 8 School Board meeting. Topics include the general fund budget, agriculture program, and more.
Naomi Ziegler and Nalongue Cogan discuss the Saturday Night fundraiser for College Monfant
May 08, 2023 15:36 - 9.63 MBNalongue Cogan and Naomi Ziegler talk with Jeff Johnson about the fundraiser gala they are hosting on Saturday night, 6:30 – 9:00, at Ruth’s on Stafford supporting College Monfant. The school, in the Savannah region of Northern Togo, is one of the very few in the area for young women to attend. For more information […]
Curtain Call with Kosmo and Pauline – Guest Mishia Edwards, 5-5-23
May 08, 2023 15:09 - 37.5 MBMishia Edwards, Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild, joins Pauline and Kosmo to talk about MOM! The Musical. MOM! THE MUSICAL, MAY 5-21, 2023, Northfield Arts Guild Opening Night Friday, May 5th, 7:30 pm Additional performances May 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30pm Sundays May 7, 14, and 21 at 2pm Call, […]
Pursell discusses support for paid family leave; City approves exterior transit hub plans; School Board will meet tonight
May 08, 2023 15:09The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would create a Paid Family Leave program in Minnesota. Representative Kristi Pursell (D-Northfield), a supporter of the bill, said it would allow for 12 weeks for caring for an aging parent, and 12 weeks for welcoming a new family member, with up to an […]
Griff Wigley discusses new Northfield bikeways
May 08, 2023 14:00 - 21 MBGriff Wigley, a resident of the Valley Pond Townhomes area and a bicycle enthusiast, gives his perspective on the planned bikeways which have sparked controversy.
Eventos en Northfield y Mercado Local celebrando a las madres
May 07, 2023 20:57 - 169 MBComo en anteriores primaveras regresa el Mercado Local celebrando a las madres y otros eventos en Northfield.
The Raider Wrap with Jimmy LeRue 4-22-23
April 22, 2023 15:49Let the games begin! Although it’s been a cold, wet spring, the grass is starting to grow and the trees are budding which means spring sports. Josh Spitzack, Head Coach of the the boy’s baseball team joins the program and talks about the late start and the progression of the teams season. Then we talk
Public Policy This Week – Shipwrecks on the Great Lakes with Corey Adkins and Bruce Lynn of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
April 21, 2023 19:47 - 110 MBThis week hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with Corey Adkins and Bruce Lynn of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum about preserving the memories of the vessels and crew lost on the Great Lakes, and why it is important that we do not forget.
The Public Policy This Week Spring Baseball Special with Cory Provus 4-14-23
April 21, 2023 19:21 - 75.6 MBThis week, hosts Steve Sviggum, Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson take a break from more serious topics to talk with the radio voice of the Minnesota Twins, Cory Provus, and then have an in-depth discussion about why Earl Battey was actually a better catcher for the Twins than Joe Mauer.
ArtZany!: Sylvia Langworthy and Michelle Lokin – FiftyNorth production of Thomas Dylan’s Under Milk Wood, 4-21-23
April 21, 2023 15:03 - 36.1 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Sylvia Langworthy from the FiftyNorth production of Thomas Dylan’s Under Milk Wood and Michelle Lokin, program coordinator at FiftyNorth. Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas, A Spoken Word Theater Production FiftyNorth, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28 at 3
Fatal two-car crash on Jefferson Parkway; Changes made to Northfield Earth Day celebration; Northfield High School Art a la Carte set for tonight
April 21, 2023 14:21A Northfield man was killed yesterday morning in a two-car collision outside of the Allina Health Clinic. A statement released by the Northfield Police Department said at approximately 10:31am, the police were dispatched to a report of a personal injury crash involving two vehicles on Jefferson Parkway at the intersection with the Highway 3 Service
High speed chase ends with assault of police officers, structural damage to Northfield Estates; Pownell and Martig discuss re-branding efforts; National Volunteer Week brings plenty of opportunities
April 20, 2023 15:02A Northfield man is in custody after leading Farmington Police on a high-speed chase Tuesday night that resulted in structural damage to one of the buildings in the Northfield Estates apartment complex. Around 7:45 Tuesday night, the Northfield Police Department was made aware that Farmington police were in pursuit of a vehicle southbound on Highway
Chief Mark Elliott discusses St. Olaf student incident, high speed chase, severe weather awareness week
April 20, 2023 13:32 - 10.4 MBNorthfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses the recent incident involving a St. Olaf student who was allegedly planning an attack, talks about a high speed chase that ended in Northfield this week and resulted in an injured officer, and more.
National Security This Week with Commander Andrea Cameron, 4-19-23
April 19, 2023 15:12 - 36.6 MBHost Jon Olson’s guest this week is Commander Andrea Cameron from the US Naval War College. They discuss the nexus of climate change and national security, along with the work she’s doing with America’s NATO allies.
NH+C’s Scott Edin passes away; Pursell praises ‘Democracy for the People’ bill; Northfield Shares announces Environmental Sustainability Fund match
April 19, 2023 14:27Northfield Hospital + Clinics announced yesterday that Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Scott Edin has passed away while fighting to recover from an illness. He joined NH+C in June of 2015 after serving as Vice President of Finance and General Services at Amery Regional Medical Center for thirty years. A statement released by
Connie Albers and Nancy Carlson – NAG “Art and All That Jazz”
April 19, 2023 14:14 - 7.23 MBConnie Albers and Nancy Carlson talk about the Northfield Arts Guild “Art and All That Jazz” fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 6-10 pm at Armory Square. For tickets and information, visit northfieldartsguild.org.
Mary Jo Cristofaro and Erica Zweifel – Earth Day April 22
April 19, 2023 14:01 - 8.41 MBMary Jo Cristofaro and Erica Zweifel provide information about Earth Day events this weekend. The events on Saturday, April 22, have been moved to First UCC Church due to weather. For more information on Earth Day events, visit northfieldearthday.com.
Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Ben Martig discuss April 18 Council public hearings, work session, and meeting
April 19, 2023 13:38 - 8.56 MBNorthfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss public hearing on tax abatement for Babcock and Sechler Parks and related amenities, the City Council work session about re-branding of Northfield, purchase of land for the new water treatment plant, and more.
Carrie Carroll, MaryLynn and Clay Oglesbee discuss Northfield Shares Environmental Sustainability Fund
April 18, 2023 14:16 - 7.74 MBNorthfield Shares Executive Director Carrie Carroll and MaryLynn and Clay Oglesbee talks about a new Environmental Sustainability Fund. The Oglesbee’s have generously offered to match dollar-for-dollar all gifts up to $5,000. The Northfield Shares Environmental Sustainability Fund will support local projects and programs overseen by local organizations. Such work may include, but not limited to,
Deck collapse on Saturday night injures a dozen; Pursell has agenda for limited state agriculture policies; News on current, former and future High School Activities Directors
April 17, 2023 18:48A deck collapse in Northfield over the weekend sent multiple people to the hospital, one with serious injuries. According to a statement released by the Northfield Police Department, at about 8:30 on Saturday night the deck, upon which stood approximately 12 people as well as a grill in which a fire had been burning, collapsed
The Raider Wrap with Jimmy LeRue 4-15-23
April 15, 2023 15:46 - 40.6 MBThe snow has lifted, at least temporarily, for the Raiders spring activities to get underway. Head Coach of the Girls Softball team Josten Coleman joins the program to talk about his second year and the 2 and 2 start to the season. We also talk about the Randy Shaver Cancer Fundraiser coming up next weekend
ArtZany!: Poet Laureate Rob Hardy and Poet Andrea Een, 4-14-23
April 14, 2023 15:00 - 36.8 MBToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Poet Laureate Rob Hardy to celebrate National Poetry Month and poet Andrea Een from Penchant (previously known as Northfield Women Poets). Event: A Reading with the Poets of Penchant (Northfield Women Poets) Thursday, 20 April 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm Happy National Poetry Month! Content Bookstore
County looking at road projects on County Road 9, roundabout on Highway 19; Community Market Fair set for tomorrow; Library to host Dia de Niños Celebration on April 29
April 14, 2023 13:31With warmer weather arriving, at least temporarily, most of the ice and snow has melted, and the condition of the roads in the aftermath of the third snowiest winter on record is not very good. Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha said the county will be out doing the necessary maintenance on county owned streets and
The Weekly List – The Philosophy of Modern Song, Vol. 1
April 13, 2023 23:49 - 138 MBRich and Danny are joined by Jeff Johnson, the owner of KYMN radio, to discuss selections from Bob Dylan’s book The Philosophy of Modern Song. Three guys talking about music at a high level, but gosh they are entertaining.
City discusses options to fund parks improvement plan; County Water patrol prepares for warm weather seasons; Stormwater Pollution Control plan available for viewing
April 13, 2023 14:30On Tuesday night, Northfield City Engineer Dave Bennett gave a presentation to the City Council during their monthly work session, going over the city parks capital improvement plan, and options to fund that plan. The park CIP is a wide ranging and ambitious plan to address all of the nagging problems the city is looking