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Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson and Police Sergeant Kevin Tussing talk about new 'Opticons' installed on top of traffic lights to allow police and emergency vehicles to control the lights in order to safely and quickly get through the intersection, and they discuss preparations for the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration. 

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the August 21 City Council meeting. Topics include bonding for city projects, lawsuit filed by attorney David Ludescher, Hwy 3 design recommendations for MnDOT, and more. 

 Vicki Dilley, Brent Nystrom, and Brad Frago of the Northfield Rotary Club and Mike Ludwig of the Dundas Dukes talk about the Defeat of Jesse James Rotary Bike Tour on September 9. This year, rides will originate from the Dundas Dukes Ball Park. To register for one of the various rides, visit northfieldrotary.org and click on the events tab. 

 Local farmer David Legvold talks about his upcoming presentations relating to agriculture at the State Fair on August 26 and August 29. 

 Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott reminds people to watch for children as the first day of school is coming soon and discusses police preparation for the school year as well as for the Defeat of Jesse James Days. He comments on the recent resignation of the entire Goodhue police department. 

 Carrie Carroll and Kari Freund Johnson of Northfield Shares and Rich Larson discuss the fundraiser, 2023 Northfield Shares an Evening of Entertainment - LIVE! scheduled on Saturday, September 16 at the Estenson Farm. For more information and registration/tickets, visit northfieldshares.org. 

 Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig talks about the August 15 City Council Work Session relating to portions of the budget and tax levy. 

 Northfield Historical Society Executive Director Sean Allen introduces recent high school grad Sullivan Labno who has undertaken a project to dig into old outhouse sites in search of old artifacts. The Historical Society is sponsoring a dig of an outhouse from the 1870's on Saturday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. Visit northfieldhistory.org for more information. 

 Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the August 14 School Board meeting. Topics include continuous improvement plans, e-learning, grant writing position, and more. 

 Anika Rychner and Cassie Meza of the Northfield Community Action Center provide information about the fundraiser Runway Revival Fashion Show on August 24, "Celebrating partnerships and environmental sustainability through upcycled, wearable art." For more information and tickets, visit communityactioncenter.org.