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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

 Carrie 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. 

 State Representative Kristi Pursell of District 58A provides her weekly legislative update. 

 Local 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 will soon be retiring and discusses the process for finding a new police chief. 

Trejean Curry sentenced in the death of Father Dennis Dempsey; Northfield City Council votes down a Gaza ceasefire resolution

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

 Northfield 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. 

 Northfield 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

 Pastor 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

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

 Shad Hanley, actor in the musical "Beautiful" at Chanhassen Dinner Theater talks about the show. 

 State Representative Kristi Pursell from District 58A discusses a bill relating to health care access, "junk fees," and more. 

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

 Mark 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 . 

Jeff Johnson announces he will retire from KYMN Radio this fall; School District taking a close look at attendance trends 

 Brent 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 the April 9 City Council work session. Topics include downtown redevelopment, city administrative department structure, formats for public comment. 

  Dundas 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. 

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

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses student successes, attendance, and high school building tours prior to the November referendum. 

 Northfield 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 . 

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