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 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about the formal application to be presented to the Heritage Preservation Commission tonight (11/1/23) for a Historical Approval Permit. This is a key step toward construction on the former Archer House site. 

 Jim Loe of the Northfield Rotary Club talks about the annual Turkey Trot fundraiser on November 23. For more information and to register, visit northfieldrotary.org. Register by November 3 to receive a free shirt. 

 Tim Penny, President of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, discusses several of the organization's initiatives including early childhood grants, and inclusive communities grants, and talks about programs to help enhance the local food sector. For more information and grant applications, visit www.smifoundation.org. 

 Galen Malecha and Nan Just of Age-Friendly Northfield talk about winter pickleball as well as a class offered November 29 at FiftyNorth to help seniors determine if they should modify their homes to accommodate their needs. 

It's Fire Prevention Month and Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Tom Nelson talks about recreational fires versus fires that require a burning permit, presentations to elementary schools about fire safety and prevention, and more. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Community Development Director Jake Reilly talk about plans to create a new comprehensive plan for the city, which is being called Northfield 2045. The kick-off event for citizens to share visions for the future will be Saturday, October 28, noon-3pm at Greenvale Park Elementary School. 

 Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the October 23 City Council meeting and provides an update on the construction of the new Tractor Supply Store. 

 Northfield School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George reviews the October 22 School Board meeting. Topics include the 2024-25 school calendar, English language learners program, and high school facilities discussion. 

 Dale Fredrickson provides information about a "pop up" marathon - The Mill Town Marathon to be held Sunday, October 29. For more information and registration, click here. 

 Bill North talks about Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library and the Annual Team Trivia Bee on October 27, 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Event Center. For more information and to register, follow this link