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 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Rebecca Peterson and Kathleen Holmes of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board discuss the plans for Riverside Lions Park. 

 Kara Trygestad, Communications Specialist for the City of Northfield, provides information about programs available on the Northfield Public Broadcasting channel and preparations for the March 19 State of the City address. 

 Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library talks about the library Oasis located at the Northfield Community Resource Center as well as events at the library. 

 State Representative Kristi Pursell of District 58A discusses the week's activities at the Minnesota Legislative session. 

 Northfield City Clerk Lynette Peterson provides information about voting in the March 5 primary election. Visit northfieldmn.gov for election and voter information. 

 Alice Thomas of Save the Northfield Depot provides an update on the renovation of the Depot and its utilization. To reserve the facility, visit northfielddepot.org . 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Meleah Follen discuss the work of the Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and of the Northfield Community College Collaborative. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the February 26 City Council meeting including updating the long-term financial plan. 

 Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the results of a telephone survey relating to changes to the high school facilities and support for a referendum. 

John and Karen Robison, Co-Executive Directors of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium, and instructors Rod Christensen and Barbara Evans talk about classes available for senior citizens. For more information, visit cvec.org . 

 Representative Kristi Pursell discusses the bills she introduced from the environmental committee during week two of the legislative session. 

 CC Linstroth talks about the work of Age-Friendly Northfield including its work on socialization activities to combat loneliness which can be debilitating. 

 Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson discusses a recent fire, details of the procedures the fire department uses when it responds to a fire, and breaks down call statistics. 

 Funeral Director Andy Langehough and Pastor Jonathan Davis of St. John's Lutheran Church talk about the sale of the former Benson & Langehough Funeral Home building and an invitation to community members to gather at the building on March 14, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the site to remember and pay tribute to the services provided there over the years. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the February 20 City Council meeting. Topics include the Northfield Depot, proposed transit hub, traffic study of Greenvale Park school area, and more. 

 Michael Johnson and Pauline Jennings of the Northfield Arts Guild talk about collaboration between the Northfield Library, Northfield Historical Society, and the Arts Guild and provide information about upcoming events and performances. 

 Kathy Dobbs of Rice County Republicans explains the purpose of political caucuses and primaries. Party caucuses will be held in Northfield on February 27 and the presidential primary election is March 5. 

 Northfield Community Development Director Jake Reilly and Betsey Buckheit, Chair of the Planning Commission, provide an update on the city's comprehensive plan. 

 Sean Allen, Executive Director at the Northfield Historical Society, talks about an upcoming exhibit about Northfielder Maggie Lee as well as other events at the Northfield Historical Society. 

 Kristi Pursell, State Representative from District 58A, provides her weekly update of activities at the Legislative session. 

 Christopher Chapp, Director of the Institute for Freedom & Community at St. Olaf College talks about the 'Food Policy and Food Politics' series beginning in March. These events will be free and open to the public . For dates, topics, and speakers, visit institute.st.olaf.edu . 

 Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott provides tips to avoid fraud, and discusses fentanyl/opioid issues, annual report, school resource officers, and more. 

 Jennifer Tonko, Executive Director of Clean River Partners, discusses the new strategic framework that outlines the organization's commitment to the community and environment. For more information, visit cleanriverpartners.org . 

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the February 13 City Council Work session. Topics include Riverside Lions Park enhancements, review of water treatment plant renderings, and Housing Redevelopment Authority policy review. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the February 12 City Council meeting including the Forest Avenue and Depot Street reconstruction project.