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 Natalie 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. 

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

 Craig 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

 Rice 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

 Kelli Podracky, Executive Director of Northfield Union of Youth , talks about the mission, resources, programming and events at The Key. 

 Jennifer 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 Narrat...

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the April 2 City Council meeting. 

 Sam 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

 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 

 Mrs. Moxie provides information about the Northfield Pride 'Pints for Pride' fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 6, 6-8pm at the Grand Event Center. There will be guest speakers, drag performances, and a silent auction. 

Northfield 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!

NAFRS Tax District not likely for 2025; Northfield High School Four Year Graduation Rate nearly 97%; Dundas Easter Egg Hunt set for tomorrow

 Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair Coordinator Mark Heiman provides information about the 2024 Book Fair. Donations will be accepted at the Northfield Ice Arena April 10-19 and the Book Fair will be held April 23-27. For more information, visit northfieldbookfair.org . 

Rita Hillmann Olson receives Republican endorsement for District 58A; Allen working to bring 'relevant' history to Historical Society; Northfield school district appreciates Northfield's music tradition 

 Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson provides highlights from the recent NAFRS Joint Powers Board meeting, and an event organized by the DJJD Committee, VFW and VFW Auxiliary called Vest Fest to raise funds to provide body armor in ambulances and fire rigs. 

Dundas man, 19, charged with criminal vehicular homicide for April ’23 crash; Northfield School District readying new informational campaign; Dundas seeks grant for CFS site environmental study

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Sean Allen, Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society, discuss the many exhibits and events at the Historical Society that feature the rich history in Northfield. 

Moore discusses vacancies to be filled on Minnesota Supreme Court; Pursell believes radon bill will pass before the end of the session; 'Pints for Pride' set for April 6th 

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks about student successes, events, and the educational campaign for the high school referendum. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the March 25 City Council meeting. Topics include awarding a bid for the reconstruction of Forest Avenue and Depot Street, and more. 

 Northfield Police Department preparing for 2024 retirements; Northfield Arts Guild Gala set for tomorrow night; Nominations sought for 'Prevention Champions' 

 District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell talks about bills introduced at the MN legislative session this week.