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This week, celebrating the anniversary of the first Van Halen album, Rich kicks back and allows Danny a fair amount of hero worship, as they discuss one of Danny’s favorite bands.

Rice County Attorney John Fossum talks about the proposed sales tax increase to pay for the new Rice County jail facility, the incident last week of a Rice County Deputy involved in hitting a pedestrian laying in the road, and more.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig recaps the February 8 City Council work session.  Topics include a presentation from Interim Fire Chief Tom Nelson, a proposed splash pad, TIF financing for the Kraewood project, and more.

Northfield High School Activities Director Joel Olson discusses difficulty in hiring coaching staff and game workers and the impact that a coaching shortage can have on sports and activities.

Senator Rich Draheim talks about an FBI probe into non-profit food programs associated that allegedly misused funds received during Covid,  comments on the Workers’ Compensation Bill signed by the Governor, and more.

This week on Musician Talk, host Pauline Jennings talks with 2015 Minnesota Music Hall of Famer Mick Sterling.

Head Basketball Coach Ryan Driscoll joins the program to discuss the overall season and the match up against Red Wing tonight.  The Raiders are 9-7  on the season and look to make that 10 tonight. Big Nine leaders in Boys hockey, the Raiders take on Owatonna tonight.  Coach Mike Luckraft will join todays program to

Craig Swenson of FiftyNorth discusses upcoming events and activities.

Representative Todd Lippert discusses the first day of the Legislative Session including a law passed to provide Workers’ Compensation for frontline workers who contract Covid 19.

Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library announces that the library is now fine free, and discusses upcoming events including monthly “Coffee in the Lobby.”