Sheriff Thomas discusses his impressions of Metro Surge. The fact his department seems to always be in hiring mode, and his desire to leave after his term expires this year. But that is not etched in stone.

Kara Millerhagen, member of the group Sister and Eric Lundin, Psychologist with Rice County Mental Health talk about a free program coming to Faribault. Kara and her sister found their voices again after their sis Alisa passed from cancer several years ago. The story of finding their voices is a powerful one. Teaching us that something beautiful can come from the loss of someone or something.

Nort Johnson gets us updated on improvements happening in downtown Faribault and a partnership of leaders organizing housing assistance in the community.

Will McIntyre with Paradise goes over gallery events, education classes and performances for March. We are joined by Zach Benson with the Irish group Bonnie Drunken Lad who will perform Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are going well so book your seat soon.

Grace Pint, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator and Toby Anderson, Rice County Behavioral Health Supervisor were on the program touting a FREE upcoming webinar.The event is entitled "High in Plain Sight" and is aimed at adults with teens and preteens in their lives. Sign up through Rice County Public Health website.

Jane Bartho and Rachel Trnka stop by Prefessional Pride offices of Century 21 Atwood Group in Northfield . You never know what topics might come up when these ladies visit with us.

Farmington FFA Alumni Association member Matt Braun brought in Farmington FFA members Ben Kluver, Millie Olson and Ethan Kluver to talk about activities going on in Farmington during National FFA Week.

Representative Allen says he dropped a couple bills the first week of the legislative session last week. He gives us some details about those and says he wants to focus on legislation that has a chance to pass this session with the house evenly split at 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats (firsts time since 1978). There is a one vote Democrat majority in the Senate.

Emeralds Activities Director Carrie Hart (the giggler) talks about things going on at the Emeralds in Faribault.

John Sherwin told KDHL AM Minnesota listeners today one of his officers assisted a family during a large fire to their home off the roof of the house. We also talk about a recent meeting he attended with Congressman Brad Finstad in Austin about the ICE efforts in Minnesota.