Emmie Scheffler from Rice SWCD and Kourtney Spitzack from Lesueur SWCD talk about the Workshop and other Programs.

Keith Allen, District 19A State Representative says the state's free school lunches for all students has led to more food waste according to school officials in his district. He discusses his priorities as a rookie state legislator.

John Jasinski says schools are suffering due to unfunded mandates and Governor Walz is "finally taking fraud seriously."

Brad Phenow, Faribault Communications Director goes over a request by the city for people to apply for a seat on the city council. That individual will fill the remaining term of Tom Spooner, elected Mayor in November.

Natalie Draper, Director of Northfield Publiv Library goes over information about their services that have been expanded in recent years.

Julie Fakler, Executive Director for Faribault PCA brought a guest by to talk about an upcoming event.

Jen Korbel, Executivie Director of Buckham West Faribault says they love hearing program ideas from people. They are starting Bingo each Monday at 1:00 p.m. for non-members as well as members.

Nort Johnson, Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism President/CEO touched on Minnesota's new marijuana sales law and other topics including progress in the realm of local education.

Kevin Voracek, Faribault Mayor, reviews his 8 years in office and talks about challenges ahead for the city. THe Top 5 Local high school sports stories of 2024 presented by H&R BLOCK offices in Faribault, Owatonna, Lakeville are included here also.

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