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 Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson discusses the Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Service budget, hiring new firefighters, and more. 

 U.S. Senator Tina Smith discusses proposed bipartisan legislation to help address issues of loneliness and isolation for seniors. 

 Betsy Spethmann and Rafi Dworsky discuss Artmakers , an inclusive, integrated arts community that provides opportunities for artists with disabilities to participate as they choose, for authentic engagement in arts and community. 

 Northfield Hospital + Clinics President and CEO Steve Underdahl to retire by year's end; Candidates line up to put their names on the November ballot 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the May 21 City Council meeting. 

 Michael Johnson and Pauline Jennings of the Northfield Arts Guild provide information about upcoming events and performances. 

 County Commissioners extend permitting period, schedule public comment session on Milestone-Mathy mine; City considering cardiac pre-screening program for NPD; Ruth Dahl announces candidacy for Northfield Mayor 

Local Northfield news for May 17th, 2024. 

 Council receives update on the new Comprehensive Plan; Northfield High School Tour set for Saturday morning; Library will host window restoration and repair workshop; Master Gardener plant sale set for Saturday 

 Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses a program to address officer wellness, provides cautions about scams, and more. 

 Zweifel announces candidacy for Northfield Mayor; School Board hears '24-'25 General Fund budget presentation; Watermain flushing begins on Sunday 

 Don Pavek talks about the Bethel Church Garage Sale. The sale will be held Friday, May 17, 7am-6pm, and Saturday, May 18, 8am-noon. 

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the May 14 City Council Work Session. Topics discussed include health screenings for police officers, comprehensive plan, and more. 

County Commissioners debate gravel pit mine opening; Third Thursdays Downtown returns this week. City Council to meet tonight

Pursell discusses conference committee assignments; Rice County Chemical and Mental Health Coalition announce ‘Prevention Champions;’ School Board meets tonight

 Representative Kristi Pursell provides weekly legislative update, 5-10-24 

 Rob Ryden, Director of Worship and Administration at Emmaus Church, discusses Emmaus Bike Day coming up on Saturday, May 22, 9-noon. Bring your bike for a light tune-up, stay for food, fun, prizes and giveways - all free! 

 Northfield City Council makes changes to how it will hear from the public; Cleanup Days in Northfield and Dundas set for Saturday; Property taxes due on Wednesday 

 Northfield man injured in truck vs. bicycle accident in Faribault; Northfield Police warn of more electronic scams; Most candidate filing periods open May 21st 

 Derek Meyers and Kathleen Holmes discuss the Riverwalk Market Fair held on Saturdays 9am-1pm beginning May 18, and Third Thursday events to be held the third Thursday of each month, 5pm, between 4th & 5th Streets in downtown Northfield beginning May 16. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the May 7 City Council meeting. Topics include swearing in new police officers, 2023 Northfield Hospital & Clinics audit, changes to public comment session, ice arena partnership, and more. 

 Rice County Sheriff's Department will spend more time, resources cracking down on BWI's; Girls Nite Out set for Friday night; Northfield City Council will meet tonight 

 Sam Temple, Station Manager for for Northfield Public Broadcasting, 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 .