Pete Mergens with Century 21 Atwood Northfield hosts Northfield Chamber executives Jane Bartho and Rachel Trnka discuss upcoming events including a band festival this weekend. In October the Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Opener is being hosted by Northfield.

Carrie Hart says they are always in need of volunteers and it is a very rewarding experience not just for the residents but those who step forward to help.

Peter Van Sluis, Rice County Fair Manager, Laurie Rugg with the Master Gardeners program were guests giving details about this year's fair. Approximately 40 food booths. Perfect weather will highlight this year's event. Master Gardeners have informative programs also.

Rose Ann and Bruce Kubicek have been working with the parishoners of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in rural Owatonna all 54 years of this fundraising event. The St. Isidore School was closed about a decade ago but the proceeds still benefit the youth of the church built by the stones and boulders from area farm fields. St. Isidore is the Patron Saint of the Farmer. New this year raspberry fruit filled biscuits.

John Sherwin says local law enforcement is the most transparent government agency. Sherwin is a huge proponent of body cameras because it shows what happened.

Joe Johnson, Rice County Emergency Management Director and Martha Sykes, Rice County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator give us some tips on staying healthy in the extreme heat.

Rice County Fair Manager Peter van Sluis and Board Member JoAnn Erickson talk about the Open Class exhibits at the Rice County Fair.

Molly Dulka and Brad Born from River Bed Nature Center in Faribault give details about upcoming events and their efforts to improve their facility on Faribault's east side.

Laura Bock, Executive Director of Faribault Foundation reveals the recipients of some grants from the Founders Fund.

Kelly Watts and John Dvorak with the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee talk about the free breakfast and Ag Hall of Fame Program at the Rice County Fair.