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 Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson previews the November 21 NAFRS Joint Powers meeting, discusses working with businesses to ensure fire safety, and provides holiday safety tips. 

Below are the links to today’s news stories and podcast: Enrollment Report Shows Little Change From Previous Years Rice County Winter Gear Drive Ends Thursday Content Bookstore Celebrates 10th Anniversary

 Jessica Peterson White, owner of Content Bookstore in Northfield, talks about how the bookstore has evolved over the past 10 years. 

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about the November 19 City Council work session. Topics include grant applications for flooding mitigation, cannabis-related ordinances, and more.

Emery John with the City of Northfield’s Community Development Department talks about their new program: Connecting Business & Community with the goal of hearing from Northfield businesses owners. You can learn more about the program and sign up here.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director of the Northfield Arts Guild , talks about upcoming performances and events. 

Community Archaeology Day at Carleton College will be Tuesday, November 19. Students of ARCN 246: Archaeology Methods and Lab will share results from their recent archaeological excavations on Carleton's campus. Walk-in hours at Anderson Hall are from 2pm-4pm. Students, faculty, alumni, and community members are all welcome. 

 Jeff Johnson, former owner of KYMN Radio, expresses his gratitude and bids farewell as he embarks on his travelling adventure. 

 Northfield Mayor-Elect Erica Zweifel talks about the recent City Council meeting, transition to the Mayor's office, and her plans going forward in January. 

 Brian Edwards, Northfield Hospital Chief of Emergency Medical Services, talks about Winter Hazard Awareness Week November 18-22. He discusses the potential hazards to be cautious of during winter weather and how to prepare for emergencies. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the November 12 City Council meeting. Topics include the hiring of a part-time police officer and a work session on long-term financial planning. 

 Simeon Rossi and Mark Schiller, co-owners of Loon Liquors, talk about their pending move to the former Northfield News building in downtown Northfield. 

 Lisa Percy talks about Operation Joy sponsored by the Northfield Community Action Center.  The event provides gifts for children needing additional support from the community this holiday season and will be held on December 11 at the CAC.  Family wishing to participate should register by Friday, November 15. For more information about the event, to register, or to donate, visit communityactioncen...

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the public hearing related to tax abatement for Loon Liquors and review the November 12 City Council meeting. Topics include tax increment financing for the Archer complex, water treatment project, rezoning northwest area from ag to industrial. 

 Noel Aldrich and Karsten Singh of Northfield Toastmasters Club talk about an open house on Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Northfield Public Library to help learn to communicate better and grow leadership skills. The Toastmasters Club normally meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Northfield Chamber of Commerce. 

State Representative Kristi Pursell (DFL-Northfield) discusses the 2024 Election and the upcoming Legislative Session in January.

 VFW Commander Tracy Closson and Pastor Brent Klein of Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee talk about local Veteran's Day celebrations and events. 

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

Northfield Mayor-Elect Erica Zweifel talks about the 2024 Election Results and her vision for Northfield. 

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matt Hillmann, discusses the results of the High School Referendum that was passed and the future steps for the project. 

Dr. Megan Goldberg, an Assistant Professor of American Politics at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, discusses the Presidential Election and polling.

In the last election explainer of 2024, Logan discusses how to register at the polls, polling locations, and the rights of voters. Find more information here: mnvotes.gov

A show featuring in-depth conversations with the people running for local office in Northfield. On this edition, hosts Logan Wells and Rich Larson are joined by Political Science Professor Christopher Chapp, who heads up the St. Olaf College Institute for Community and Freedom, and is an expert in the field of political polling.

A show featuring in-depth conversations with the people running for local office in Northfield. On this edition, hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson are joined by both Representative Kristi Pursell, and her Republican endorsed challenger Rita Hillmann Olson for a forum to discuss the issues facing the State of Minnesota, and how each candidate would face those issues in the next term.