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Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the April 4 City Council meeting.  Topics include a proposal to build a new water treatment plan due to manganese levels in the current system's water.

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.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss public hearing on tax abatement for Babcock and Sechler Parks and related amenities, the City Council work session about re-branding of Northfield, purchase of land for the new water treatment plant, and more.

Northfield Shares Executive Director Carrie Carroll and MaryLynn and Clay Oglesbee talks about a new Environmental Sustainability Fund.  The Oglesbee's have generously offered to match dollar-for-dollar all gifts up to $5,000.   The Northfield Shares Environmental Sustainability Fund will support local projects and programs overseen by local organizations. Such work may include, but not limited to...

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update including passage of House File 3: Democracy for the People Bill.

Jane Bartho, Executive Director of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, provides information about the vendors that will be at the April 15 Community Market Fair (formerly Home & Garden Show), 9am-3pm at the Dundas Dome.

Northfield City Engineer Dave Bennett discusses the April 11 City Council work session during which a 10-year Parks and Rec capital investment plan resulting from a recent study/survey, and how it would be funded, was discussed. Information about the plan can be found on the City's website.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the budget process for next year which will kick off at the first City Council meeting in May, and more.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the budget adjustment recommendations approved by the School Board at its April 10 meeting, announces that former Activities Director Tom Graupmann has been inducted into the Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association Hall of Fame, and more.

Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha provides updates on road construction projects including a 6-legged roundabout on Hwy 19 and 35W, Rice County jail construction, preparation for next year's budget, and more.

Natalie Draper, Director of Northfield Library Services, announces that the summer reading theme will be baseball this year, and discusses upcoming April library programs and events.

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

Rice County Sheriff introduces Nathan Budin who was recently promoted to Captain. Captain Budin talks about the Water Patrol, dive team, and water safety.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the April 4 City Council meeting.  Topics include updates to the wastewater treatment plant, mill and overlay and bike lanes projects.

NPB Executive Director Sam Temple provides information about programs available coming up on the Northfield Public Broadcasting channel.  The St. Paul Saints games will be broadcast on Channel 180 beginning this weekend.

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses how the department monitors the Cannon River during the flooding season.  The river is expected to crest above minor flood stage on Wednesday evening, April 5.

Charlie Mandile, Executive Director of Healthfinders Collaborative talks about the 2023 Healthfinders Gala on Saturday, April 22. Visit healthfindersmn.org to for more information and to purchase tickets. HealthFinders Collaborative is a community health center which provides a comprehensive primary access point to health services for the marginalized families of Rice and Steele Counties.

Bruce Morlan talks about a recent lobbying trip to Washington D.C. as part of the Citizens' Climate Lobby group. 

Jane Bartho and Linda Dorn of the Northfield Community Toastmasters Club discuss an upcoming 8-week series "Toastmaster Speechcraft Series" to help individuals become a more confident speaker and presenter.  For more information and to register, visit northfieldmn.toastmasterclubs.org/speechcraft.

District 58A State Representative Kristi Pursell discusses meeting former Representative Gabby Giffords who was in St. Paul to urge lawmakers to pass lows aimed at curbing gun violence and provides her weekly legislative update.

Northfield High School students Grace Van Voorst and Jennifer Salinas Santos talk about the Raider Closet which is a student-run space for NHS students to access essential items at no cost.  Donation bins are located at the high school office, Champion Sports, Hometown Credit Union, Emmaus and St. Peter's churches. For more information, visit their NHS Raider Closet Facebook page.

Todd Thompson provides information about a series of dance parties with the Todd Thompson Band on April 8, May 6, and June 17 at the Northfield Eagle Club.  The fun will begin on April 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair Coordinator Mark Heiman provides information about the 2023 Book Fair.  Donations will be accepted at the Northfield Ice Arena April 11-21 and the Book Fair will be held April 25-29.  For more information, visit facebook.com/Auxiliarybookfair.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha provide an update on the Mill Towns State Trail.

Arctic explorer Will Steger and Carleton grad Jeff Appelquist discuss their partnership for a leadership development program, Steger's expeditions, witnessing climate change, and his initiatives. They will speak at Carleton College, 6:30 pm at the Weitz Center "Exploring Leadership: Lessons from the Polar Expeditions of Will Steger."