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Nancy Just of Age-Friendly Northfield and Paul Reiland of Johnson Reiland Builders talk about a tour of houses that have incorporated universal design features to accommodate elderly/disabled persons. The tours will be October 18 beginning at 2:00 pm. A schedule and addresses on the tours will be posted on agefriendlynorthfield.com early next week. 

Fire Chief Tom Nelson and Captain Andrew Tussing of Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Service (NAFRS) talk about Fire Prevention Week October 8-15, and explain Knox Boxes that allow access to a key for firefighters and medical personnel to enter a locked facility during an emergency. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Assistant City Planner Revee Needham talk about the Artists on Main Street program, a community development initiative exploring the intersection of arts and culture, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation by investing in “creative placemaking” projects. This year’s theme is Meet Me at the River and 8 projects were selected by a Public Art Review Committee. The projects will take place over the summer and into the fall. Learn more about the artists and their projects here.  

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen comments on successful first Dundas Oktoberfest and reviews the September 25 City Council meeting. 

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses Homecoming, Raider Hall of Fame inductions, and the September 25 School Board meeting during which the preliminary tax levy was approved. 

Betsey Buckheit of the Northfield Planning Commission and Community Development Director Jake Reilly talk about the city's comprehensive plan. 

Jennifer Tonko, Executive Director of Clean River Partners, provides information about upcoming events including the Downstream Environmental Film Festival that has been expanded to Owatonna, Red Wing, and Cannon Falls. For more information, visit cleanriverpartners.org. 

Two of the organizers of the Dundas Oktoberfest, Rev. Penny Bonsell of Little Prairie United Methodist Church, and Tom Hollenhorst, member of the Bavarian Musikmeisters, provide details about activities at the event to be held on Saturday, September 23. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the September 19 City Council meeting. Topics include the preliminary budget, preliminary tax levy, and issuance of $18 million in general obligation utility revenue bonds for wastewater and storm water treatment. 

Andrea Sivanich of Laura Baker Services Association provides information about the 5th Annual Flannel Gala fundraiser on Thursday, September 21 at Armory Square Event Center from 5 pm - 8 pm.