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 NHS students Evan Loe and Jackson Hessian and advisor Martha Lundin talk about the Northfield Youth Bank, a youth philanthropy program that raises and award funds to youth-led projects. Click here for more information. 

 Don Pavek provides information about the 2023 Salvation Army Counter Mini-Kettle Campaign. Mini-kettles will be placed in various businesses in the area next week. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the November 7 City Council meeting. 

Sam Temple, Executive Director for Northfield Public Broadcasting, talks about public broadcasting and provides information on programs available on NPB. For more information, visit the NPB website.  

 Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library.  

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell talks about President Biden's visit to a farm in Northfield this week where Mayor Pownell was honored to give the opening comments. 

 Mark Thornton of the Northfield Historical Society and local writer and historian Jeff Sauve talk about holiday writing classes to be held Thursdays, November 6, 9, and 16, 6-7:30pm, at the Northfield Historical Society. Classes are free and open to writers at all levels. 

 Craig Swenson provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth. 

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Jim Dale of the Salvation Army, talk about the services of the Salvation Army and the need for volunteers during the Red Kettle bell-ringing campaign that begins November 10. The Salvation Army's mission emphasizes aiding the poor and people in need and offers human services through its programs, including disaster relief and public emergency services. To volun...

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about the formal application to be presented to the Heritage Preservation Commission tonight (11/1/23) for a Historical Approval Permit. This is a key step toward construction on the former Archer House site. 

 Jim Loe of the Northfield Rotary Club talks about the annual Turkey Trot fundraiser on November 23. For more information and to register, visit northfieldrotary.org . Register by November 3 to receive a free shirt. 

 Tim Penny, President of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, discusses several of the organization's initiatives including early childhood grants, and inclusive communities grants, and talks about programs to help enhance the local food sector. For more information and grant applications, visit www.smifoundation.org . 

 Galen Malecha and Nan Just of Age-Friendly Northfield talk about winter pickleball as well as a class offered November 29 at FiftyNorth to help seniors determine if they should modify their homes to accommodate their needs. 

It's Fire Prevention Month and Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Tom Nelson talks about recreational fires versus fires that require a burning permit, presentations to elementary schools about fire safety and prevention, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Community Development Director Jake Reilly talk about plans to create a new comprehensive plan for the city, which is being called Northfield 2045. The kick-off event for citizens to share visions for the future will be Saturday, October 28, noon-3pm at Greenvale Park Elementary School. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the October 23 City Council meeting and provides an update on the construction of the new Tractor Supply Store. 

 Northfield School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George reviews the October 22 School Board meeting. Topics include the 2024-25 school calendar, English language learners program, and high school facilities discussion. 

 Dale Fredrickson provides information about a "pop up" marathon - The Mill Town Marathon to be held Sunday, October 29. For more information and registration, click here . 

 Bill North talks about Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library and the Annual Team Trivia Bee on October 27, 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Event Center. For more information and to register, follow this link

Ryan Heinritz discusses the Cannon River FC, a training program for Northfield and Faribault soccer club players who want to continue to train after the regular soccer season and play indoor soccer. 

Northfield Historical Society Executive Director Sean Allen and Outreach Coordinator Mark Thornton provide information on upcoming events including a presentation by Jon Olson about Israel and the Gaza Strip during History Happy Hour on Monday, October 23, 5:30-7pm, and a Creepy Doll Party on Friday, October 27, 6:00pm. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the October 17 City Council meeting. Topics include a legislative update from Representative Kristi Pursell, alternatives to the Wall Street Road design, and more. 

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks about the school district's mission to ensure that students are college and/or career ready, ACT test scores, new agriculture and tech education classes, and more. 

 Northfield City Councilperson Davin Sokup, who also works in the Minnesota Senate primarily on housing committee issues, discusses the effects of the rising costs of housing. 

 Steve Underdahl, CEO of Northfield Hospital & Clinics, discusses expanded hours for the Urgent Care Clinic, closing of the Lonsdale Clinic and the Long-Term Care Clinic and discontinuance of hospice services.