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Kathy Jasnoch, Executive Director at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, provides an update on the process of taking in and adopting out animals during the pandemic.  Visit the prairiesedgehs.org website for more information.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the June 16 City Council meeting including the proposed racial equity action plan which is one of the Council’s six strategic priorities, funding for a new position at the wastewater treatment plant, and traffic modifications in the Bridge Square area.  

By Teri Knight, News Director As the City of Northfield continues to grapple with how to assess property owners for street repairs, the Council has been pondering franchise fees for some time. Last week they had a lengthy discussion in a work session. Very basically, an additional fee would be placed on gas and electric

By Teri Knight, News Director The slim vote of Northfield Council to close the Water St. Bridge will be back on their agenda for tomorrow night. C. Peterson White and Zweifel were focusing on the pedestrians, bicyclists and fishermen, however, staff, the Mayor and C. Ness and DeLong had the businesses in mind. Many of

Tired of reality stars being hailed as some sort of hero, NY Times Best-selling author Brad Meltzer set out to write stories of ordinary heroes and the series I am… began.  Today’s book is “I Am Harriet Tubman”. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids

On this week’s episode of Fine Tune, I’m thinking about You… You Can’t Lose a Broken Heart / Butch Thompson & Pat Donohue Whole Lotta You / Pat Donohue More Than You Know / Blossom Dearie I Concentrate on You / Stacey Kent & Jim Tomlinson The Nearness of You / Bill Charlap You’ve Got

Las actividades de verano van a ser de forma virtual. La piscina/alberca municipal abre el 1 de julio con medidas especiales para evitar contagios.    

The Zumbro Valley Audubon Society works to bring awareness, appreciation and education to the public about the natural world around them.  ZVAS is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation.  If you are interested in birds, nature or just love the outdoors, ZVAS is an organization you may want to consider learning more about.  Listen in as Andy and

By Teri Knight, News Director Long distance learning is over for the 19/20 school year. Northfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann commented on the surveys that they sent to staff, parents and students early on, he said, “on balance” there was a lot of positive things but they also have things they need to “tune

Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson talks about the re-opening of businesses, provides parking reminders, and more.