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Representative Pursell gives a legislative update as the session closes in on the mandated adjournment on May 20th, and she talks about some very long nights at the state capitol.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes the Poets of the Northfield Public Library: Becky Boling, Heather Candels, D.E. Green, Steve McCown, Julie A. Ryan. We will celebrate the publication of their new poetry anthology of original work, We Look West. Northfield Poet Laureate website:https://www.facebook.com/NorthfieldPoetLaureate Poetry Open Mic Event at Northfield Public Library Atrium, Second […]

Natalie Draper, Library Director at Northfield Public Library, provides information about upcoming events and activities at the library.

The Rice County Sheriff’s office is reporting a disturbing trend centered around teenagers and preteens. According to a statement issued in March by the county the number of reported sextortion cases involving minors doubled in 2023 from 2022, and the report rate is already higher in 2024.    The statement said most cases involve teenagers and […]

Rice County is reminding all of the tax paying property owners in the county that first half property taxes for real/personal property are due Wednesday, May 15.    Payments can be made in person via cash, check or money order at the Property Tax & Elections Office in the Rice County Government Services Building or mailed […]

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

Captain Nathan Budin of Rice County Sheriff’s Office talks about the Water Patrol’s preparation for boating season; cautions about on-line predators; provides update on new Rice County Public Safety facility, and more.

As the Northfield School Board goes through the process of analyzing and approving budgets for the 2024-25 school year, they are hearing presentations from the district’s various departments. Last week, Erin Bailey, the Director of Community Education, presented both a revised budget for 2024, and the budget for next year. The conversation, however, became more […]

Kelli Podracky, Executive Director of the Northfield Union of Youth and Heath Alaniz, Youth President, discuss the services of the organization and upcoming events.

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and EL Teacher Jenny Jones discuss the TORCH Program and the Northfield Middle School’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 3, 5-7 p.m. at the middle school. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy authentic Mexican food and entertainment.

Last week, the Director of the Northfield School District Child Nutrition Service, Stephany Stromme, presented the 2024-25 food service budget to the Northfield School Board.  Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann said Child Nutrition Services in the schools has evolved quite a bit from what adults might remember from their days in school. With […]