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Todd Thompson wrote a song about the killing of George Floyd. He shares why he did and how so many other local musicians got involved. He was also the subject of “Musician Talk with Pauline Jennings” on July 15th!

By Teri Knight, News Director “To start off, every Educator in the Country would clearly prefer to be back in person with kids as normal”, Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann. The Dept. of Education will tell schools sometime during the week of July 27th their recommendation on how, or even if, students go back to

Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha discusses funding received by the county from the CARES Act, road construction projects in Rice County and more.

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the July 14 City Council work session during which they discussed the City’s emergency operation plans, budget planning, and CARES Act funding.  

By Teri Knight, News Director UPDATE from the BCA: 8:24am 7-15-20 OWATONNA DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE The man identified as a person of interest in the stabbing death of an Owatonna man is in police custody. Hassan Nur Hassan was arrested without incident by Minneapolis police. He was booked into the Hennepin County Jail on July

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the July 13 City Council meeting, including a 3.2 liquor license for the new Kwik Trip due to open mid-August, an on-line bill pay system for utility bills, and a potential new early childhood learning center.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses guidance from the Department of Education for opening school in the fall and how the Northfield District is preparing.

By Teri Knight, News Director The Hillcrest Motel site in Northfield has been eyed for affordable housing for some time. There were 7 units but they fell into disrepair and the land was foreclosed on. In 2018 the Community Action Center got involved and acquired it. Executive Director Scott Wopata said they have a team

This show originally aired in July of 2018. It remains topical… Climate disruption. Growing social inequality. Pollution. We are living in an era of crises, resulting in widespread feelings of fear, despair, and grief. Now, more than ever, maintaining hope for the future is a monumental task.  On today’s 15 with the Author, Teri Knight’s

  Local singer-songwriter Meredith Fierke talks about her music, history, and songwriting with host Pauline Jennings.