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 Will Schroeer, a city planner by trade, shares his thoughts about parking in downtown Northfield. Schroeer is a member of the Northfield Planning Commission and Transportation Advisory Commission. 

New Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson talks about his background as well as upcoming activities and events at the Guild. 

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig reviews the October 10 City Council work session that included a presentation about parking solutions and a discussion about the preliminary levy. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen reviews the October 9 City Council meeting including a purchase agreement for a parcel to be used for redevelopment. 

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann reviews the October 9 School Board meeting. Topics include observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, voter survey relating to referendum for high school facility, and more. 

Jane Bartho and Rachel Trnka of the Northfield Chamber of Commerce discuss the upcoming annual Fall Gala to be held at the Grand Event Center on Friday, October 13. For tickets and information, visit northfieldchamber.com . 

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

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

 Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas provides information about the Shop with a Cop program on October 18, talks about his challenge "bell ringing battle of the badges" to include the Rice County Sheriff's Department, and the Northfield and Faribault Police Departments for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, discusses scholarship programs for those interested in law enforcement, and more. 

 Local artists Jessica Prill and Lyn Rein provide information about the annual Studio ARTour, October 6-8. For tour information, visit studioartour.com . 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Engineer David Bennett talk about the October 3 City Council meeting. Topics include sale of bonds, preliminary designs for Wall Street Road, for College and Water Streets, and more. 

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

 Representative Kristi Pursell provides an update of her activities during the legislative interim. 

Nancy Just of Age-Friendly Northfield and Paul Reiland of Johnson Reiland Builders talk about a tour of houses that have incorporated universal design features to accommodate elderly/disabled persons. The tours will be October 18 beginning at 2:00 pm. A schedule and addresses on the tours will be posted on agefriendlynorthfield.com early next week. 

Fire Chief Tom Nelson and Captain Andrew Tussing of Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Service (NAFRS) talk about Fire Prevention Week October 8-15, and explain Knox Boxes that allow access to a key for firefighters and medical personnel to enter a locked facility during an emergency. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Assistant City Planner Revee Needham talk about the Artists on Main Street program, a community development initiative exploring the intersection of arts and culture, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation by investing in “creative placemaking” projects. This year’s theme is Meet Me at the River and 8 projects were selected by a Public Art Review Com...

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen comments on successful first Dundas Oktoberfest and reviews the September 25 City Council meeting. 

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses Homecoming, Raider Hall of Fame inductions, and the September 25 School Board meeting during which the preliminary tax levy was approved. 

Betsey Buckheit of the Northfield Planning Commission and Community Development Director Jake Reilly talk about the city's comprehensive plan. 

Jennifer Tonko, Executive Director of Clean River Partners, provides information about upcoming events including the Downstream Environmental Film Festival that has been expanded to Owatonna, Red Wing, and Cannon Falls. For more information, visit cleanriverpartners.org . 

Two of the organizers of the Dundas Oktoberfest , Rev. Penny Bonsell of Little Prairie United Methodist Church, and Tom Hollenhorst, member of the Bavarian Musikmeisters, provide details about activities at the event to be held on Saturday, September 23. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the September 19 City Council meeting. Topics include the preliminary budget, preliminary tax levy, and issuance of $18 million in general obligation utility revenue bonds for wastewater and storm water treatment. 

Andrea Sivanich of Laura Baker Services Association provides information about the 5th Annual Flannel Gala fundraiser on Thursday, September 21 at Armory Square Event Center from 5 pm - 8 pm. 

Northfield High School Principal Shane Baier, PE/Health teacher Leah Sand, and student athletes Camden Kaiser and Grace McCoshen talk about the high school LEAD (Leadership, Excellence, Adaptability and Development) program. 

 Kathy Jasnoch, Executive Director of Prairie's Edge Humane Society , talks about the Walk for the Animals fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 23, 9am-noon, at Sechler Park in Northfield.