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

Northfield Hospital CEO Steve Underdahl discusses financial and staffing challenges facing hospitals.

Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discusses the grant funded Police-Assisted Recovery and Diversion Program that allows officers to help navigate people with substance abuse disorder into treatment and away from the justice system.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses the March 13 Council meeting including approval of a concept plan for relocation of the Dundas Dog Park.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann announces that Sara Pratt has been hired to replace retiring Cheryl Hall as Director of Special Services on July, reviews the March 13 School Board meeting, including alternate recommendations for budget adjustments.

Martin Hynes, Tim Madigan and Richard Collman talk about Days of St. Patrick - a Feile of Irish Culture scheduled at the Northfield Public Library on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18.

Host Pauline Jennings talks with guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Craig Paquette, who has been with the fan favorite Thunderheads (one reviewer said their unique sound suggests Sting and southern rock) since their inception in 1984. Tune in to find out about his musical journey, hear a couple of his brand new tunes, discuss the music quote of the week, dish about his best gig/worst gig, and so much more!

Gary Freking and Todd Zehnder discuss the City of Northfield's proposal for street reconstruction on Lincoln Street South, including bike lanes and other changes.  The two men live on Lincoln Street and are part of a group of concerned neighbors who have proposed changes to the project for safety.

Representative Kristi Pursell provides a legislative update and discusses the bills she introduced this week.

Jim Dale, Red Kettle Campaign Coordinator for the Rice County Salvation Army, discusses the various services and agencies that benefit from donations made to the Salvation Army and the importance of volunteers during the Red Kettle Campaign in November-December.