Rachel Trnka from Northfield Chamber stopped by Century 21 Atwood Group Professional Pride offices in Northfield to reveal they grew by 50 members for a highly successful recruitment. Business of Year in Northfield will be announced in January.

Kevin Voracek, Mayor of Faribault, stopped by for our annual year-end visit. He said the new water tower was the top accomplishment by the city in 2023 and development of a large park near the downtown viaduct will probably highlight 2024.

Brian Daniels says ten years is enough for him to be in the State Legislature. The Republican gave us his priorities for his final session as a State Representative in St. Paul. He says the money wasted is crazy.

Dennis Luebbe , presented the 10-year transportation plan to the County Commissioners. The plan includes some sidewalk work in Morristown and Faribault. A six-legged roundabout at Highway 19 and I-35 next year with a roundabout planned for Lonsdale in 2025.

Pioneer Agronomists and Hosts of Your Field is Our Office Podcast Jay Zielske and Ashley Storby discuss the 2023 Growing Season

Dustin Dienst, Fire Chief for Faribault doesn't want to be a scrooge but points out most people don't know how long their Christmas Tree has been without it's roots. Water it regularly but he also suggests it leave you home within a few days of Christmas. The trees can be recycled and he reveals where you can take yours.

Rice County Salvation Army Board members Jesse Thomas, Randy Twiehoff and Becky Ford are joined by a field representative to go over the numbers for the 2023 campaign.

Laura Bock, Executive Director of the Faribault Foundation explains their goal to be more of a facilitator for local nonprofits. Bock is the first full-time Executive Director in the foundation's nearly quarter century history.

JIm Dale schedules bell ringers for the Rice County Salvation Army Unit. He says next week they have approximately 80 hours to fill in Northfield.

Jessica Rollins Executive Director of Farmamerica talks about all the activities going on at FARMAMERICA.