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Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the March 27 City Council meeting.  Topics include the annual audit, fire code, funding of pavement management plan.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the Nashville school shooting, prevention and preparedness for such events; legislative educational budget issues; grant program for persons of color to obtain teaching license, and more.

Jane Moore and Rae Horton of the Northfield Arts Guild Board of Directors talk about the event coming up "Art and All That Jazz" featuring live musicians on Saturday, April 29, 6-10 pm at Amory Square and discuss Arts Guild programs and membership opportunities.  For more information or purchase tickets, visit northfieldartsguild.org.

CC Linstroth of Age-Friendly Northfield talks about their strong pickleball program at the High School; the group's input into the City's downtown redevelopment program to consider spaces for older adults; and other resources for older adults. Paul Reiland of Johnson-Reiland Builders discusses collaboration with AARP to provide ideas and information about downsizing on April 19 at FiftyNorth. 

NAFRS Fire Chief Tom Nelson talks about the benefits of being a full-time fire chief and the plans and projects that he and the fire department staff are involved with. They will be seeking more paid on-call firefighters this spring and will be holding an open house for interested individuals. More information about that will be coming soon.

Master arborist Faith Appelquist talks about the emerald ash borer and concerns about its infestation in Minnesota, including Northfield.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and City Planner Mikayla Schmidt talk about various projects in the city planning department including the Riverfront Enhancement Plan, Bridge Square plans, and more.

Laura Stelter, Executive Director of Arcadia Charter School, describes the background, curriculum, and programs at the school.  Arcadia serves grade 6-12 and will hold an open house on March 23, 6:00-7:30 pm, mostly geared toward sixth graders transitioning into the school but is open to all to learn about Arcadia.

This week, host Pauline Jennings talks with the award winning Rob Meany. Rob is a singer-songwriter solo artist and member of twin-cities based powerhouse band, Terramara (think Steely Dan meets Ben Folds).  Tune in to hear about his recently released single - and the alien abduction story behind the song 🙂, find out about his musical journey, discuss the music quote of the week, dish about his b...

Molly Olson and Erin Tone of Riverbend Nature Center provide information about spring activities at the Center. For more information, visit rbnc.org.

Sam Daly of Believet Canine Service Partners explains the mission of the organization in providing service dogs to veterans.  There will be a fundraiser on Saturday, March 25, 5 pm at the Northfield Ballroom. 

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

Northfield Hospital CEO Steve Underdahl discusses financial and staffing challenges facing hospitals.

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses the grant funded Police-Assisted Recovery and Diversion Program that allows officers to help navigate people with substance abuse disorder into treatment and away from the justice system.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the March 13 Council meeting including approval of a concept plan for relocation of the Dundas Dog Park.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announces that Sara Pratt has been hired to replace retiring Cheryl Hall as Director of Special Services on July, reviews the March 13 School Board meeting, including alternate recommendations for budget adjustments.

Martin Hynes, Tim Madigan and Richard Collman talk about Days of St. Patrick - a Feile of Irish Culture scheduled at the Northfield Public Library on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18.

Host Pauline Jennings talks with guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Craig Paquette, who has been with the fan favorite Thunderheads (one reviewer said their unique sound suggests Sting and southern rock) since their inception in 1984. Tune in to find out about his musical journey, hear a couple of his brand new tunes, discuss the music quote of the week, dish about his best gig/worst gig, and so m...

Gary Freking and Todd Zehnder discuss the City of Northfield's proposal for street reconstruction on Lincoln Street South, including bike lanes and other changes.  The two men live on Lincoln Street and are part of a group of concerned neighbors who have proposed changes to the project for safety.

Representative Kristi Pursell provides a legislative update and discusses the bills she introduced this week.

Jim Dale, Red Kettle Campaign Coordinator for the Rice County Salvation Army, discusses the various services and agencies that benefit from donations made to the Salvation Army and the importance of volunteers during the Red Kettle Campaign in November-December.

Senator Tina Smith talks about her proposed bipartisan Mental Health Workforce bill that would provide loan forgiveness for students who want to go into the mental healthcare field.

Dorothee Ischer and Erica Staab talk about showing of the film "The Wisdom of Trauma – A Journey to the Root of Human Pain and the source of healing with Dr. Gabor Mate" sponsored by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team of the Northfield Rotary Club. Gabor Mate is highly sought after for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress, and childhood development. This free event will be March 11, 4:00 p...

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the March 7 City Council meeting.  Topics include a grant-funded 'Police-assisted Recovery Diversion Program' for police to help divert people into treatment and away from the justice system; expanded hours for DMV, process for proposed new water treatment plant project, and more.

NPB Executive Director Sam Temple provides information about programs available coming up on the Northfield Public Broadcasting channel, including the Northfield State of the City address scheduled on Tuesday, March 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.