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Northfield City Councilor Suzie Nakasian talks about the process underway for passenger rail from the Twin Cities to Albert Lea.  The City Council has passed a resolution to ask the State of MN to study what would be involved in terms of infrastructure.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss the March 1 City Council Meeting.

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses updating the facilities plan, the process for budget prioritization due to anticipated declining enrollment, and more.

Host Pauline Jennings is joined by Jill Mahr.  Jill teaches flute, directs the St. Olaf Handbell Choir, and is the principal flute with the Mankato Symphony Orchestra.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author and teacher Mary Bleckwehl to discuss her new middle grade novel The Worry Knot: Untangling Middle School Life.

Representative Todd Lippert discusses the Frontline Worker Bonus Pay Bill that passed the House floor yesterday and more.

Nancy Just talks about the survey being conducted for Age-Friendly Northfield.  The survey can be accessed at www.agefriendlynorthfield.com.  She also discusses a grant program with Habitat for Humanity called "Aging in Place" that can provide home modifications for aging persons.  More info can be found at www.habitatricecounty.org.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Engineer David Bennett discuss the Riverfront Enhancement Plan, particularly redesign of Bridge Square.  The City is seeking public input on a draft concept.  The draft plan can be found on the City's website.  

Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann and Director of Finance Val Mertesdorf discuss the future of the school district's finances in light of declining enrollment.

Ed Terry provides information on National FFA Week and other upcoming FFA events.