Casie Steeves goes over everything from the high school pathways program with South Central College to the Chamber Membership Gala next week. 507 Connect is also collecting winter clothing.

Casie Steeves goes over everything from the high school pathways program with South Central College to the Chamber Membership Gala next week. 507 Connect is also collecting winter clothing.

Extension 4-H Educator Kelly Chadwick and Rice County 4-H member Montana Johnson talk about 4-H.

Extension 4-H Educator Kelly Chadwick and Rice County 4-H member Montana Johnson talk about 4-H.

Heidi Nelson, Executive Director of Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault says they are close to reaching their 250 Lifetime Memberships goal to raise $250,000 and receiving matching funds from the city to pay off their mortgage. Classes, gallery shows, theater and music shows in October are also discussed.

Heidi Nelson, Executive Director of Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault says they are close to reaching their 250 Lifetime Memberships goal to raise $250,000 and receiving matching funds from the city to pay off their mortgage. Classes, gallery shows, theater and music shows in October are also discussed.

Deb Purfeerst, Rice County Public Health Department Director gives COVID vaccination rate information and encourages everyone to get their booster when eligible. Purfeerst says you can get the influenza and COVID booster at the same time.

Deb Purfeerst, Rice County Public Health Department Director gives COVID vaccination rate information and encourages everyone to get their booster when eligible. Purfeerst says you can get the influenza and COVID booster at the same time.

Mindy Reeder, Presiden/Principal at Bethlehem Academy and all the Homecoming King candidates were guests. Reeder said distance learning was no embraced by staff and students after last year's experiences. They hope to stay in-person. Very few COVID issues have been experienced so far this year.

Mindy Reeder, Presiden/Principal at Bethlehem Academy and all the Homecoming King candidates were guests. Reeder said distance learning was no embraced by staff and students after last year's experiences. They hope to stay in-person. Very few COVID issues have been experienced so far this year.