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By Teri Knight, News Director  The Northfield School Board refinanced $10 million in debt. Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann explained that they had a bond sale last week and it was ratified by the Board this week. They thought at the time they would save about $270,000 based on a 1.25 to 1.5% interest rate. Hillmann

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Hope Center Director Erica Staab talks about the services and support offered by the Hope Center.  For more information, visit hopecentermn.org.

This week, Rich and Andrew discuss Ella Fitzgerald, The Lone Ranger, and Tarzan of the Apes.

By Teri Knight, News Director An estimated crowd of about 300 people attended Eric Trump’s visit yesterday to Felton Farms on Northfield’s northeast corner. Amid Trump flags and shouts of “four more years”, Trump told the crowd inside the shed that God put his father in office and that the race is no longer Republicans

Northfield Rotarians Rick Estenson and Vicki Dilley provide information about the Rotary Halloween Drive-Thru that will take place on October 31, 3:00-6:00 p.m.  Pre-registration is required by October 28. The other groups working with the Rotarians are Healthy Community Initiative and specifically the Growing Up Healthy staff. Also, Erin Bailey at the schools, Krista Danner

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the October 13 City Council Work Session.  Topics include the carbon reduction fund, franchise fee, and budget.

Karen Jensen talks about her background and candidacy for the Northfield School Board.

By Teri Knight, News Director Tonight’s Northfield Council work session includes discussion of a Carbon Reduction Fund. Addressing Climate Change was one of the Council’s six priorities. Their goal is to be 100% carbon free by 2040. In order to fund some of the strategies in the Climate Action Plan, especially those focused on carbon

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discussed the October 12 City Council meeting.  Topics include an extension for the Dundas Dome to complete parking lot work, a request to install a skating rink, and more.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann provides an update on how things are going at school during the pandemic and discusses the October 12 School Board meeting.