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Senator Tina Smith talks about her proposed bipartisan Mental Health Workforce bill that would provide loan forgiveness for students who want to go into the mental healthcare field.

Dorothee Ischer and Erica Staab talk about showing of the film "The Wisdom of Trauma – A Journey to the Root of Human Pain and the source of healing with Dr. Gabor Mate" sponsored by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team of the Northfield Rotary Club. Gabor Mate is highly sought after for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress, and childhood development. This free event will be March 11, 4:00 pm at Northfield Middle School.  A panel discussion of trauma and healing will follow the screening.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the March 7 City Council meeting.  Topics include a grant-funded 'Police-assisted Recovery Diversion Program' for police to help divert people into treatment and away from the justice system; expanded hours for DMV, process for proposed new water treatment plant project, and more.

NPB Executive Director Sam Temple provides information about programs available coming up on the Northfield Public Broadcasting channel, including the Northfield State of the City address scheduled on Tuesday, March 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

This week, we catch up with songwriter Tim Goodwin who was last on Episode #52. This time we'll discuss a couple of his tunes hot off the press, and dig into how music affects the brain. There's more: we'll discuss songwriting,  upcoming shows, the music quote of the week, and dish about perhaps a recent best gig/worst gig!!

Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library provides information about the many programs coming up at the Library this spring including an event with Poet Laureate Rob Hardy.  To participate, visit northfieldmn.gov.

District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update. Topics include budget, the Pathway Home Act, Agriculture committee issues and more.

Craig Swenson, Assistant Director and Fitness Coordinator at FiftyNorth provides information about upcoming events and activities.

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Chief Deputy Joe Yetzer discuss the role of the chief deputy, the gun permit process, ice safety, and more.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the proposed South Lincoln Street road construction project.  There will be a neighborhood meeting about the project tonight (Mar. 1), 5:30-7:00 pm at the Northfield Middle School cafeteria.