Faribault State Senator John Jasinski discussed the recently completed legislative session. He sys the state budget grew by an amount greater than the budget surplus and the surplus was spent. Medford, Owatonna, Wanamingo, Morristown received wasterwater treatment funding.

Russ and Donna Bauer, Mike Johnston, and Linda Anderson talked about the Faribault Farmers Market kicking off another season Saturday morning.

John McDonough, President of Rice County Central Veterans Association, Mike Fitzpatrick of Shieldsville, Doug Truman, Honored Combat Veteran, Tom Deneen, Honorary Grand Marshal all join KDHL for a preview of Memorial Day happenings. Carol McHugo, Grand Marshal, could not be with us. Fitzpatrick explained Shieldsville observations started 45 yerars ago.

John Sherwin, Faribault Police Chief says Alexander Park North is the place to be on Thursday, June 1, 2023. A kick-off to summer event will include approximately 100 bikes to be given away along with helmets and locks. Free food courtesy of Jennie-O Turkey. Demonstrations from K-9's, Drone Unit and Swat team.

Jane Bartho & Rachel Trnka from Northfield Chamber say there are a lot of events people might want to check out this summer in Nortfield. Golf outing is June 22, 2023. Special events each week also.

U of M Extension Educator Brad Carlson talks about soil nitrogen loss and the heavy rains.

Emily Dresbach, St. Olaf College graduate is a Minnesota Green Corps Educator with Rice County Environmental Services. She is overseeing a food waste challenge to Rice County residents that includes composting your food waste. The economic impact numbers are staggering.

Carrie Hart & Sarah Bednar talk about the fun they have working with the residents of Emeralds at Faribault. They have open positions also in nursing, dietary, lead areas. Emeralds will pay for schooling and you receive a wage while working.

Sara Caron, Tom Spooner, Faribault City Council members cover a variety of issues facing the city. Sage Glass expansion includes tax abatement. Work continues on a memorial for Johnston Hall. Both stated a hotel downtown is needed in Faribault.

Leon Lundstrom, with the Minnesota Gospel Opry says their 10th season kicks off this Saturday, May 20, 2023. Dove Award winning, Grammy nominated gospel group The Erwins are making their first appearance in Minnesota. Crossroads Church, 17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville, Mn is the venue.