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 Dina Fesler and Betsy Lane-Getaz provide information about the UN International Day of Peace on Thursday, September 21, 5-7pm at Central Park in Northfield. There will be food, music, activities and education to learn about the U.N.’s goals for sustainable development and about organizations making a difference locally. 

Michael Lander of the Lander Group, a group that specializes in real estate redevelopment, talks about his involvement with the redevelopment of the Archer House site and the site at 5th and Washington Street for the new municipal liquor store. 

Tara Berndt, Kelly Street and Rich Larson provide information about Northfield Shares An Evening of Entertainment - LIVE to be held on September 16 at the Estenson Barn in Northfield. For tickets and information, visit northfieldshares.org . 

Lieutenant Amber Chavie and Cadet Chief Sergeants Isaac Clark and Robert Schmitz of the Stanton Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol provide information about the Civil Air Patrol and their upcoming Open House on Tuesday, September 19, 6-8 pm at Stanton Airfield. 

Angelica Linder and Francisco Murillo of the Northfield Public Library provide information about Hispanic Heritage Month and events during the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, September 16, 11:00am-5:00pm at Central Park in Northfield. 

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the September 12 City Council work session. Topics include potential removal of the Ames Mill Dam, 2024 street projects, preliminary budget and tax levy. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the September 11 City Council meeting during which the preliminary general fund budget and tax levy were approved, and provides information about Dundas Oktoberfest on September 23. 

 Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann reviews the first week back to school, the September 11 School Board meeting, and more. 

 Local author and filmmaker Benjamin Percy talks about the launch of his new novel THE SKY VAULT, the final installment in the epic Comet Cycle trilogy. A celebration of the launch, along with musical guest Ray Coudret with Fred the Bear, will be held at the Grand Event Center in Northfield on Tuesday, September 12th starting at 6:30 p.m. 

Kevin Korbel and Jamieson Lindquist of Lonsdale talk about launching their new ice cream company Udder Buddies . You can find their ice cream locally at Ziggy's in Northfield and at the Craft Fair during Defeat of Jesse James Days. 

Hayes Scriven, former Director of the Northfield Historical Society, has returned for the Defeat of Jesse James Days 75th Anniversary. He reminisces about his time in Northfield and talks about his current position as Site Manager of the Split Rock Lighthouse. 

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

 Ella Sollum, Kaillie Sorem and Julia Splichal talk about their experiences this past year as the 2023 Defeat of Jesse James Days Ambassadors. 

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas provides an update on construction of the new Rice County Jail facility, school bus safety tips, and more. 

Consultants Bruce Jacobson and Bob Close provide updates on planning for downtown/riverfront and Bridge Square redevelopment as well as upcoming meetings for public input. 

Sean Allen, Executive Director of the Northfield Historical Society, talks about the new exhibit at the museum for the Defeat of Jesse James Days 75th anniversary. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the September 5 City Council meeting and the budget work session. 

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

Attorney David Ludescher talks about a lawsuit filed against the City on behalf of a citizens' group relating to the City Council's dismissal of a petition filed by 1,100 citizens for a reverse referendum involving street projects and bike lanes. 

 Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper discusses new resources and events at the library, and she announces that Friends of the Library met their fundraising goal for the Library Oasis at the Community Resource Center 

Jay Pizinger, CEO/CFO of Three Links Care Center talks about a merger with St. Francis Health Services beginning November 1, 2023. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Finance Director Brenda Angelstad talk about the city's budget, audit, bond rating, and more. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks the August 28 City Council meeting including a new business, Tractor Supply, that will begin building soon on Schilling Drive north of MGM and plans to open in the spring. 

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses staff milestones and awards, return of Noel Stratmoen to the School Board, teacher contract settlement, and reviews the August 28 School Board meeting. 

 Tim Freeland, Event Chair for the Defeat of Jesse James Days Horseshoe Hunt, talks about the annual event. The prize this year will be $2,075 if DJJD button has been registered prior to the event, or $1,075 if not registered. For event rules and to register your button, visit djjd.org . Clues will be posted each day at 7 a.m. beginning August 30.