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 Finlay Anderson from Scotland and Jack Walton from England are soccer coaches from Challenger Sports and talk about their soccer camp for youth being held at the Middle School soccer fields July 31-August 4. There is still time to join the camp! Register here . 

 Joe Amy of the Dennison Lions Club provides information about events during Dennison Days on August 4-5. For more information, visit dennisondays.org . 

 Dave Legvold, Northfield area farmer, and Hannah Mahr, Community Engagement Coordinator for Clean River Partners, provide information about an agricultural water quality certification program on August 10. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead in implementing conservation practice...

 CC Linstroth of Age-Friendly Northfield talks about the need for accessibility for older adults in the projects being planned by the City of Northfield. 

 Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Board Chair Brad Ness and Fire Chief Tom Nelson discuss the NAFRS budget, capital equipment program, fire safety, and more. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the July 24 City Council meeting. Topics include franchise fees to help fund street maintenance, proposed budget and the preliminary levy. 

 Jenaveve Pittman and Shari Setchel, who founded the non-profit Big Woods Movement Collective, talk about Canopy Jam 2023 to be held July 22 at The Northfield Depot and July 23 at Salvatierra Farms. There will be movement, music, yoga, and community. For details, visit bigwoodscollective.org/canopy-jam.

 Bill Metz and Eric Bergh discuss the upcoming Tour De SAVE bike ride on July 29 to raise awareness around the issue of suicide and raise dollars to help fund the SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) organization. The rides will start at Sechler Park at 9:00 a.m.  Register online at save.org .  

 Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about the celebration for first responders that included attendance by the MN Commissioner of Public Safety Bob Jacobson. Chief Elliott provides information about hiring and how to become a police officer, legalization of cannabis laws beginning August 1, and Night to Unite on August 1 - last day to register your party is Friday, July 21.

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the July 18 City Council work session about the future of downtown Northfield, particularly concentrating on the Fifth and Washington Street intersection. Details can be viewed on the city's website . 

 Davin Sokup, Northfield City Council member and committee administrator for the Senate Housing and Homeless Prevention Committee, discusses components of the Housing Bill. 

 John Dvorak, Manager of the Rice County Fair talks about the events and activities at the fair this year.  The fair is scheduled for July 19-23, 2023. 

 Northfield Rotary Club President Brent Nystrom, Todd Thompson and Ken Pankow provide information about the Rotary Club and the upcoming 4-Way Taste Festival to be held Thursday, July 20, 4:30-5:30 pm VIP only; 5:30-8:30 pm at the Red Barn Farm. 

 Northfielder Bruce Morlan talks about his recent participation in national conferences for the Citizen's Climate Lobby and Braver Angels. Braver Angels is a citizens' organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America. 

 Pat O'Neill, YMCA Board Chair, and Dan Neuger, Vice-Chair, introduce the new YMCA CEO, Tyler Powell. Powell describes his background and thoughts about his first week in the position as well as the future. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the Northfield July 11 City Council meeting. 

 Dundas City Administrator talks about the July 10 City Council meeting. Topics include plans a cold storage building, sewer repair, fire code revisions, and expansion of sprinkling ban. 

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the July 10 School Board meeting and announces that the district is hiring for several positions. Visit northfieldschools.org and click on the employment button for more information, 

 Former Northfield teacher Earl Weinmann and students Riley and Nick discuss the Junior Posse program that trains students to guide tours at the Northfield Historical Society Museum and tell the story of the Northfield raid on September 7, 1876. 

 Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott provides information about Picnic in the Park which is a first responders community celebration to be held July 19, 5-8 pm at Spring Creek Park. 

 Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library talks about summer events including the summer concert series at Way Park. 

 Chris Kennelly and Kari Engle of the Northfield Hockey Association discuss the need for a new Northfield Ice Arena. 

Chris Kennelly the President of NCC Builders, and the lead developer of the Archer House site project talks about the initial design of the new development, and how it could evolve. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and new Director of the Northfield Historical Society Sean Allen talk about future plans and exhibits for the museum. Pownell and Allen, who is also a member of the Historical Preservation Commission, also comment on preliminary plans for the former Archer House site. 

 Northfield Hospital & Clinics CEO Steve Underdahl announces that a new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Greg Erickson, has been added to the Orthopedic Clinic, the Wound Healing Center has received a Center of Distinction award, and discusses goals/missions of NH & C.