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This week, we catch up with songwriter Tim Goodwin who was last on Episode #52. This time we'll discuss a couple of his tunes hot off the press, and dig into how music affects the brain. There's more: we'll discuss songwriting,  upcoming shows, the music quote of the week, and dish about perhaps a recent best gig/worst gig!!

Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library provides information about the many programs coming up at the Library this spring including an event with Poet Laureate Rob Hardy.  To participate, visit northfieldmn.gov.

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update. Topics include budget, the Pathway Home Act, Agriculture committee issues and more.

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

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Chief Deputy Joe Yetzer discuss the role of the chief deputy, the gun permit process, ice safety, and more.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the proposed South Lincoln Street road construction project.  There will be a neighborhood meeting about the project tonight (Mar. 1), 5:30-7:00 pm at the Northfield Middle School cafeteria.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the city's snowplowing process, reviews the February 27 City Council meeting and the work session to review a concept plan for relocating the Dundas Dog Park.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses on-line learning when schools are closed, and the February 27 School Board meeting during which the Board was presented with a list of recommendations for budget reductions and discussed the process and schedule for determining priorities for budget adjustments.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the February 21 City Council meeting, including the swearing in of three new police officers, granting of liguor licenses, and more.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the impending winter storm, e-learning, and the upcoming budget adjustment process due to declining enrollment.

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

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about the increasing number of thefts from cars, the benefits of having a school resource officer at Northfield Public Schools, legislation relating to support for PTSD in law enforcement officers, and more.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about re-branding efforts for the city and the process that is underway. The City Council work session to discuss rebranding was postponed due to illness. Martig also discusses requests for funding from the State, and more.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the February 13 City Council meeting during which the pavement management report was reviewed.  The Council also approved two new positions - a full-time office manager and an administrative assistant position, 28 hrs/wk. 

Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the February 13 School Board meeting. Topics include professional development for teachers, school resource officer report, and the budget.

Representative Kristi Pursell discusses the universal breakfast/lunch bill for K-12 students, public option to buy into Minnesota Care insurance, her appointment to the Clean Water Council, and more.

Pastor Abe Johnson and Rob Ryden of Emmaus Church talk about the Human Rights Award presented this year to Emmaus by the City of Northfield.

Bill North and Angelica Linder provide information about the Latin Dance Party scheduled for Saturday evening, February 11, 7-10 pm, at the Armory Square Event Center.  Proceeds support programming at Northfield Public Library.

Sandy Gerdes, Executive Director of Laura Baker Services Association, discusses a wage increase in order to attract and retain adequate staffing, and the need to lobby and advocate for an increase in state funding support for people with special needs.  Please visit www.laurabaker.org/advocate to submit a letter of support to your legislator.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the February 7 City Council meeting.

NPB Executive Director Sam Temple provides information about programs available or upcoming on Northfield Public Broadcasting.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann and Instructional Coach Alisha Clarey discuss the school district's reading programs and the importance of reading skills.

Investigative journalist and former KYMN Intern Cait Kelley talks about her ongoing Not Mobile podcast series, relating to issues being experienced by Viking Terrace and other mobile home parks owned by Lakeshore Management.

Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper describes upcoming events and activities at the library.

Representative Kristi Pursell provides a legislative update including the passage of the Carbon-free Energy Bill by 2040 by the House and Senate, the passage of the Restore the Vote bill by the House and more.