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Robbie Cheever of Rice County Master Gardeners provides information about their Arbor Day tree seedling give-away on Friday, April 28.  The Rice County Master Gardeners will be giving away trees and shrubs from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Rice County Fairgrounds.  They will also be hosting a plant sale at the fairgrounds on May 20.  Visit their Facebook page for more information at ricecountymastergardeners.

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update.  

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses the recent incident involving a St. Olaf student who was allegedly planning an attack, talks about a high speed chase that ended in Northfield this week and resulted in an injured officer, and more.

Mary Jo Cristofaro and Erica Zweifel provide information about Earth Day events this weekend.  The events on Saturday, April 22, have been moved to First UCC Church due to weather. For more information on Earth Day events, visit northfieldearthday.com.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the April 4 City Council meeting.  Topics include a proposal to build a new water treatment plan due to manganese levels in the current system's water.

Mary Jo Cristofaro and Erica Zweifel provide information about Earth Day events this weekend.  The events on Saturday, April 22, have been moved to First UCC Church due to weather. For more information on Earth Day events, visit northfieldearthday.com.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss public hearing on tax abatement for Babcock and Sechler Parks and related amenities, the City Council work session about re-branding of Northfield, purchase of land for the new water treatment plant, and more.

Northfield Shares Executive Director Carrie Carroll and MaryLynn and Clay Oglesbee talks about a new Environmental Sustainability Fund.  The Oglesbee's have generously offered to match dollar-for-dollar all gifts up to $5,000.  
The Northfield Shares Environmental Sustainability Fund will support local projects and programs overseen by local organizations. Such work may include, but not limited to, clean energy, reduce/reuse/recycle, environmental upkeep, engagement and education.

Contributions can be made online at northfieldshares.org, or sending a check to Northfield Shares, PO BOX 802, Northfield MN 55057.

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update including passage of House File 3: Democracy for the People Bill.

Jane Bartho, Executive Director of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, provides information about the vendors that will be at the April 15 Community Market Fair (formerly Home & Garden Show), 9am-3pm at the Dundas Dome.