Tom Nelson, Fire Chief in Northfield says every other year they do a open house during Fire Prevention Week. Tomorrow evening will be the event.

Julie Fakler, PCA Executive Director says they are starting to feel the budget cuts from the national and state levels so the need for members is greater than ever. More details are available at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Jerry Groskreutz visited with Abby Schuft with U of M Extension about the reent news concerning turkey flocks infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) . This is great information not only for commercial producers but also those with a few birds in their back yard.

The iconic shoe store in downtown Faribault has been assisting people with foot issues for nearly eight decades. Bruce and Brian Burkhartzmeyer's grandfather worked in a shoe factory in Faribault and opened a shoe repair shop before the Burkhartzmeyer brothers decided to begin their store on Central Avenue in 1949.

Stained Glass artist Sanda Sargent of Faribault, Fabric Artist Kathy Weed of Northfield, and Ceramics Artist Parker Gamino of Dundas talk about their work and invite people to see and purchase ites on the tour, Fifteen different locations with 32 artists included from Farmington to Faribault and Dundas in between. Details at www.studioartour.com. Hours are Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. , Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brian Mortenson says how do you define an assault gun? Who is going to collect them from the people currently holding them legally in Minnesota. We also talk about the hearing scheduled for March of 2026 concerning parole for convicted murderer Timothy Chambers who was sentenced to life in prison without parole in connection with the May 3, 1996 killing of Rice County Sheriff's Deputy John Liebenstein, age 40. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the sentence was unconstitutional.

Library Director Delane James enlightens us about all the things you can literally check out with a FREE library card at the Faribault Public Library. Friends of the Library funded the plaza work a couple years ago and received a state award.

The Executive Director of the Little Theatre of Owatonna Victoria Bartkowiak talks about their 60th season.

Jane Bartho and Rachel Trnka inform us about the annual Chamber gala event with a Kentucky Dervy theme. Lots of great silent and live auction items avaiable including many experiences. The Chamber fundraiser will be loaded with fun and is open to the public.

Erich Mische CEO of Save talks about their mission "Dedicated to the prevention of Suicide" and their matching fundraiser Wednesday October 24TH.