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 Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas provides statistics from 2023, new public safety center construction update, and more. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell, and new members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority Mike Thorsteinson and Galen Malecha, talk about the importance and benefits of public service. 

 Sam Temple, Executive Director for Northfield Public Broadcasting, discusses highlights of 2023 and plans for programs for 2024. NPB programs can be viewed on Spectrum cable channels 180 and 187, or online at npb.ci.nfld.mn.us. 

MN State District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell discusses the Outdoor School for All bill that was introduced at the end of last year's legislative session and would help provide the opportunity for students to experience a residential environmental learning center. 

Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson offers fire safety tips and reminders, resources for senior citizens who are remaining in their homes, and looks ahead to 2024. 

Jon Olson, who has been the host of National Security This Week on KYMN radio for the past three years, talks about the impressive array of guests who have been on the show to discuss national security matters. His last show is today, December 27, with Tom Hanson, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Alworth School at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, who was also the show's first guest in 2020. 

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence and its use in education. 

 Jim Dale of the Rice County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign reports on the results of the friendly bell ringing competition between two KYMN teams. There are still spots for bell ringers today and tomorrow, Dec. 22-23. Visit registertoring.com or call Jim at 715-733-0575. 

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about safety during the holidays, officers trained as drug recognition evaluators to detect impairment by drugs, new e-bikes, and more. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell, Community Development Director Jake Reilly, and Housing Coordinator Melissa Hanson talk about housing in Northfield.