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 Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott talks about the celebration for first responders that included attendance by the MN Commissioner of Public Safety Bob Jacobson. Chief Elliott provides information about hiring and how to become a police officer, legalization of cannabis laws beginning August 1, and Night to Unite on August 1 - last day to register your party is Friday, July 21.

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig talk about the July 18 City Council work session about the future of downtown Northfield, particularly concentrating on the Fifth and Washington Street intersection. Details can be viewed on the city's website. 

 Davin Sokup, Northfield City Council member and committee administrator for the Senate Housing and Homeless Prevention Committee, discusses components of the Housing Bill. 

 John Dvorak, Manager of the Rice County Fair talks about the events and activities at the fair this year.  The fair is scheduled for July 19-23, 2023. 

 Northfield Rotary Club President Brent Nystrom, Todd Thompson and Ken Pankow provide information about the Rotary Club and the upcoming 4-Way Taste Festival to be held Thursday, July 20, 4:30-5:30 pm VIP only; 5:30-8:30 pm at the Red Barn Farm. 

 Northfielder Bruce Morlan talks about his recent participation in national conferences for the Citizen's Climate Lobby and Braver Angels. Braver Angels is a citizens' organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America. 

 Pat O'Neill, YMCA Board Chair, and Dan Neuger, Vice-Chair, introduce the new YMCA CEO, Tyler Powell. Powell describes his background and thoughts about his first week in the position as well as the future. 

 Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig review the Northfield July 11 City Council meeting. 

 Dundas City Administrator talks about the July 10 City Council meeting. Topics include plans a cold storage building, sewer repair, fire code revisions, and expansion of sprinkling ban. 

 Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the July 10 School Board meeting and announces that the district is hiring for several positions. Visit northfieldschools.org and click on the employment button for more information,