The Rice County Highway Department received an award this week for the best road project in Minnesota for 2025. Luebbe also discusses the proposed County Road 20 reconstruction project.

Mandy Barnes and John Rowan discuss what issues constituents are bringing up to them. The Community Action Center is requesting $50,000 to provide rental assistance for people not working in fear of ICE. Both state how they are probably going to vote next meeting.

Pete Mergens co-hosts from Century 21 Atwood Professional Pride offices in Northfield. The winter sports seasons for Northfield High School have been very successful and the Cannon Valley Sportsmen's Club has some terrific educational events coming up.

Jerry Groskretz visits with multiple guests from the event .

It's not too early to sign up for summer camps or the Maple Syrup Fun Run in May. Katy Anderegg reports on RBNC happenings.

Dan Trantner is Indoor Air Unit Supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Health. He stopped by the KDHL Studio to discuss the latest trends in Radon which is very prevalent in the soils of southern Minnesota.

Devin Winjum is the marketing specialist for the Fariaubl Area Chamber of Commerce. He went over downtown events happening in 2026. Just the downtown events are numerous. Add in the rest of the community events and there is not a weekend in the year where you can't find something to do in the community.

Julie Fakler, PCA Executive Director says some upcoming shows tickets are going fast as people from the south metro in particular are discovering the Faribault gem for arts and entertainment. Free parking is a plus and yummy food abounds in Faribault.

Faribault Lions officers Shermayne Cross and Debra Wasserman give details about the many projects the club does with the proceeds from their largest fundraiser which is this Sunday, February 1, 2026. Serving is from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 43 in downtown Faribault. The pancakes are awesome and the sausages equally delicious. All you can eat for $10.

The Northfield Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year were guests from the Professional Pride offices of Century 21 Atwood Group in Northfield.