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Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the 2023 tax levy and budget, provides a Rice County jail construction update, and more.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the annual audit.

Andrei Sivanich of Laura Baker Services Association talks about the 125 for 125 campaign. They are celebrating the 125th anniversary and hope to raise $125,000 to help support programs. Visit their Facebook page to donate. There is also an email advocacy campaign to contact legislators about the need to increase medicaid reimbursement. Visit laurabaker.org for more information.

David Delong of Age-Friendly Northfield provides information about indoor walking for senior citizens and Sunday Pickleball at the Northfield High School as well other activities and resources available. Visit agefriendlynorthfield.com for more information.

Tom Nelson, Interim Northfield Fire Chief will become full-time fire chief on February 1, 2023. He and NAFRS Board Chair Paul Liebenstein discuss changes at the fire department.

Joan Spaulding provides information about a free Christmas dinner offered at the Hideaway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar on Christmas Day, 1-5 pm. There will be dining-in as well as takeout.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Utilities Manager Justin Wagner talk about planning for a new drinking water treatment plant that would eliminate the current elevated levels of manganese and would be 75% funded through the National Defense Authorization Bill expected to be signed by President Biden next week.

Host Pauline Jennings and KYMN's Fine Tune Host Wendy Nordquist discuss and play holiday songs.

Bill and Char Carlson talk about the free community Christmas Dinner to be held at St. John's Lutheran Church on Christmas Day, 11:15 am to 1:30 pm, with meatballs, turkey, potatoes, desserts and more. They cannot deliver, but you can call 507-645-4429 to order take-out dinners for pick up.

Jesse Thomas, Chair of the Rice County Salvation Army Board, announces a matching grant up to $7,000 for donations made to the area red kettles Dec. 19-23; Jim Dale discusses the need for bell ringers next week. You can volunteer at registertoring.com; and Don Pavek announces frontrunners for collecting donations at local businesses.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith talks about funding for projects to expand access to broadband in Minnesota.

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about a grant that is helping to fund mental health response and the assistance that can be provided by the police department.

Rev. Cody Maynus talks about his journey to becoming the new priest at All Saints Episcopal Church.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Ass't City Planner Revee Needham talk about a $1 million Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant Program. Grants will be used to support economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and other challenges that have arisen since March 15, 2020. To apply or to view frequently asked questions and a full list of criteria, visit the...

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the December 12 City Council meeting including approval of the levy increase and the budget.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the December 12 School Board meeting. Topics include seeking for a temporary replacement School Board member, certification of the tax levy, budget revision, and the High School facility.

NAFRS Interim Fire Chief Tom Nelson and Rescue Squad Captain Phil Graue present a skit about fire safety and provide information about the annual NAFRS Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, December 10, 5-7:30 p.m. at the VFW. Proceeds benefit local causes.

Kristi Pursell, District 58A State Representative Elect, discusses her legislative interests.

Steve Underdahl, CEO of Northfield Hospital & Clinics, discusses the high numbers of people getting sick from the flu, Covid, and RSV in children, and the challenges of workforce shortages. He stresses the importance of flu shots and Covid boosters, and talks about legislative issues that could affect the health care system.

Heather Bernarding talks about how she and her children found the snowflake after the third clue in the Northfield annual Snowflake Hunt.

Rice County Attorney John Fossum discusses pending murder cases, legislative issues and how they may affect the legal system.

St. Olaf Associate Professor Christopher Chapp and student India Bock discuss the upcoming conference about the midterm elections Exit poll data gathered by students in Professor Chapp’s Parties and Elections course about the Second Congressional District race will be discussed. The conference will be December 8, 6 p.m. at St. Olaf Tomson Hall, Rm 280 with keynote speakers Renee Diresta and Sean I...

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the December 6 City Council meeting. Topics include public comments about tax increase, approval of budget items, discussion of street projects, and much more.

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

St. Olaf professor Oren Saftie and students Joanna Kwon and Hannah Omodt of the St. Olaf Storytellers talk about "An Evening of Laughter and Tears." The St. Olaf Storytellers will kick off the holiday season 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Northfield, with their first public reading series centered around the theme of finding humor in pain. Admission is free.