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Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses May 8 City Council meeting.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the May 8 School Board meeting. Topics include the general fund budget, agriculture program, and more.

Natalie Draper, Director of Northfield Library Services, discusses upcoming May library programs and events.

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update.

Craig Swenson, Assistant Director and Fitness Coordinator at FiftyNorth provides information about upcoming events and activities.

Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Patrol Captain Paul LaRoche discuss patrol operations and training, provide an update on the new Rice County Jail construction, discuss the recent bear siting, and more. 

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the May 2 City Council meeting. Topics include the police department quarterly report, transit hub project, and budget timeline.  He also responds to concerns expressed by citizens about adding bike lanes in the Lincoln Street area and the Reverse Referendum Petition they have initiated.

Kara Trygestad, Communications Specialist for the City of Northfield, provides information about programs available on the Northfield Public Broadcasting channel, and about the Community Events Calendar on the City's website. 

Gary Freking and Todd Zehnder discuss a Reverse Referendum Petition that they have initiated relating to the City's 2023 Reclamation and Overlay Project and issuance of bonds for the project.  Of particular concern is the proposed bikeway  that the residents in the area of Heritage Drive and Lincoln St. South believe is an unsafe plan.  Call or text 507-497-5225 to request information on how to si...

Anika Rychner of the Northfield Community Action Center and Dina Fesler, talk about a new fundraiser to be held in August, 'Runway Revival: Reduce. Reuse. Refashion.' and invite all artists and creatives to participate. The fashion show aims to promote and celebrate environmental sustainability efforts in the community by showcasing wearable pieces made from 90% recycled, upcycled, and reused mate...

Don Pavek provides information about the Bethel Lutheran Church 26th Annual Garage Sale to be held May 19, 7am-6m and May 20, 8am-noon.  

Tom Nielsen, CEO of Northfield Retirement Community, talks about reinstating services and procedures after the Covid pandemic. They are seeking new employees for many positions.  Visit northfieldretirement.org to apply. He also discusses funding for elder care needed from the legislature.

District 58A  Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update. She has been chosen to serve on the Ag Committee and will begin work with the committee next week.

Bob Thacker of Age-Friendly Northfield announces "Age-Friendly Parade of Homes" on Thursday, June 1, 2-4 pm.  He describes the homes that will be on the free tour that are designed for older adults.  For more information, visit agefriendlynorthfield.com.

Teri Knight, whose show "Garden Bite" has been on the air for many years, talks about the history of the gardening show and her decision to discontinue it.  Her final show will air on Friday, April 28.

Fire Chief Tom Nelson and Mike Morehouse, City of Northfield Building Official, discuss fire and building codes, safety tips, and the recent deck collapse in Northfield.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith talks about her new proposed Expanding Access to low-cost Generics Act.

Carolyn Livingston and Northfield High Junior Carter Steenblock, co-chairs of the Safe & Sober Prom Committee of the Northfield Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, discuss the committee's goals and promotions for students to be safe and be sober.  Northfield High School Prom will be on Saturday, April 29.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell introduces new Streets & Parks Manager Charlie Fredericks who talks about his background and upcoming projects in Northfield.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the April 24 Dundas City Council meeting.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the April 24 School Board meeting.  Topics include graduation rates, child nutrition and community education budgets, transportation costs, and estimated leasing costs if the City builds a new ice arena.

Robbie Cheever of Rice County Master Gardeners provides information about their Arbor Day tree seedling give-away on Friday, April 28.  The Rice County Master Gardeners will be giving away trees and shrubs from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Rice County Fairgrounds.  They will also be hosting a plant sale at the fairgrounds on May 20.  Visit their Facebook page for more information at ricecountymastergardene...

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update.  

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses the recent incident involving a St. Olaf student who was allegedly planning an attack, talks about a high speed chase that ended in Northfield this week and resulted in an injured officer, and more.

Mary Jo Cristofaro and Erica Zweifel provide information about Earth Day events this weekend.  The events on Saturday, April 22, have been moved to First UCC Church due to weather. For more information on Earth Day events, visit northfieldearthday.com.