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Nate Icaza, Owner of Nate’s Garage in Cannon Falls and founder of Nate’s Community Garage, talks about a “Car Show and Burnout Contest” fundraiser this weekend.  Nate’s Community Garage  is a new 501c3 nonprofit in Minnesota which serves those who live in Dakota, Goodhue or Rice counties. They serve those who fall below the poverty

State Representative Todd Lippert discusses the Police Accountability Act passed by the House last night.

This week, Rich uses The Weekly List to celebrate his 51st birthday.

In this edition of Musician Talk, heard Wednesday’s at 6:30pm, host Pauline Jennings talks with her husband and drummer Steve Jennings about his decades long, full time musical career.    

By Teri Knight, News Director The Northfield City council voted this week to hire a Scheduler/Planner for the WasteWater Treatment plant to better maintain the equipment. After multiple failures and millions of dollars in repair and replacement costs, the City hired Jacobs Engineering Group to complete an Operational Analysis and Facility Study last year. That

WILLing to Win, a sequel to MISTery of Mars, continues the Adventures of Stardust series.  The series written by Kosmo Esplan and Pauline Jennings, and directed via Zoom by Pauline Jennings.  The cast includes: Fletcher Aylin as Xyxyian Kosmo Esplan as Doctor Lucas Horst/Administrator Jerry Lillgen Sam Froehle as Navigator Tom Masters/Xoxla Noa Marohl as

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Ranger Laurel Quill talks about a 400% increase in visitors to the park during the past few months and how they are managing parking, social distancing and preservation of the park.  

Rick Martinek, owner and CEO of MediaMAX Events & Expos, provides information on the safety measures being taken at upcoming trade shows and events.  Click here for event dates.  

Northfield Shares Executive Director Carrie Carroll talks about raising money for local nonprofit organizations.  The goal is to raise $175,000 and so far, $140,000 has been raised. There will be a week-long online auction for a painting done by local artist Wendell Arneson beginning June 19, 8:00 a.m.  For more information, visit northfieldshares.org.  

By Teri Knight, News Director Last week’s Northfield Council split decision to close the Water St. Bridge received blowback from the businesses that would be affected and the community let them know in the e-comments section and on social media. Administrator Martig suggested closing the small section of Water St. between Bridge Sq. and the