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Devil Doll/Why . . . → Read More: All-Wheel Drive |May 23]]> Jessica Paxton hosts the 4-6pm hours filling them with eclectic music, news and local info.

Playlist:

Devil Doll/Why
Kirsty MacColl/You Know It’s You (thanks for indulging once again my recurring obsession with Ms. MacColl)
Neon Indian/Polish Girl
Washed Out/Amor Fati
Belly/Gepetto
Rogue Wave/Like I Needed
Zoo Animal/Hit By Wind (indeed!)
Feist/The Bad In Each Other
Matthew Sweet & Susanah Hoffs/And Your Bird Can Sing
Big Star/When My Baby’s Beside Me
Devendra Banhart/Baby
Little Jackie/The World Should Revolve Around Me
Mayda/The Panthers
Ben Kweller/Full Circle
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists/Even Heroes Have To Die

After the news, area funeral announcements, and the weather forecast

Of Monsters and Men/Little Talks
Blitzen Trapper/Furr
Band Of Horses/Blue Beard
The Walkmen/Stranded
Electric Light Orchestra/Telephone Line
Blonde Redhead/Here Sometimes
The Rolling Stones/Soul Survivor
Cold War Kids/Hospital Beds
Wye Oak/Civilian
J Mascis/Not Enough
The National/Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks (seriously…is that a great song title or what?!?)

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Filing for public office opened up yesterday.  It’s . . . → Read More: Today’s news update | Buckheit, Nakasian throw their hat in the ring, Rossing out]]> Buckheit and Nakasian will vie for Mayoral seat, Rossing won’t run again

Filing for public office opened up yesterday.  It’s already been active in Northfield.  City Council member Betsey Buckheit was the first to file for Mayor of Northfield and,although it’s not official, the Northfield News is reporting that Councilor Suzie Nakasian plants to run for Mayor as well.  City Clerk, Deb Little, has yet to receive her filing information.  Nakasian is currently in London.  Erica Zweifel announced her intent to run for re-election in Ward 3 last week and David Ludeschur filed early for Council member-at-large.   Mayor Rossing took the opportunity at the end of last night’s work session to express her intention to not run for re-election.  Rossing said there hasn’t been a two-term Mayor since the 50’s.  She says that she’d like to leave it open for others and that she has other business goals she’d like to pursue.  In all Northfield will be electing a Mayor, a council member at large and council members for wards 2 and 3.   Candidates have until June 5th to file.  For more information go to the City of Northfield website.

Quinnell to take on Malecha for Rice Co. Commissioner

Jeff Quinnell has filed to run for Rice County Commissioner.  Quinnell is a current member of the Northfield School Board, his term ends this year.  He’ll face incumbent Galen Malecha who’s term ends this year due to redistricting.

Fire apparatus and the current fire facility

During last night’s council work session, Mitch DeWar of the fire department updated council on the condition of their trucks.  Due to the aging of the equipment, they’ve had issues with the cost of maintenance as well as finding replacement parts.  The safety innovations on new trucks are now standard.  None of the Northfield fire department apparatus have those safety features, including non-tipping and new technology that adds foam to the water for better firefighting.  They are asking to replace the 50 ft. ladder truck with a new 75 ft. aluminum ladder truck.  The cost is estimated at $750,000.  There are really 4 trucks in all that need to be replaced.  City Administrator Madigan says there’s money in the 2012/2013 budget for the truck.  The department provided a plan for replacement of trucks that goes into the year 2020.  The total estimated cost at this point is over 2 and a half million dollars.  The cost of these vehicles goes up about 5% every year.  Sean Simonson spoke on the fire bays to house the trucks.  IF the floor in the current facility is reinforced, they can store most of the equipment there.  When the floor is reinforced, then most of the equipment can moved back into the facility, which will mean an even tighter fit.  It was obvious during the meeting that Chief Franek wants to stay with the current facility.  DLR architect, Mike Clark said that it will cost about $300,000 to strengthen the floor and to demolish the downstairs.  He then moved on to the PSC site where they are still planning for possible future use by the Fire Department.
The Standard Operating Procedures committee were unable to present their report.  They’ll come back to council Oct. 23rd.  The entire meeting is archived online at kymnradio.net.

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Johnny Cash/Ballad . . . → Read More: All-Wheel Drive |May 22]]> Jessica Paxton hosts the 4-6pm hours filling them with eclectic music, news and local info.

Playlist:

Johnny Cash/Ballad of a Teenage Queen
The Roe Family Singers/Cannonball Blues
Michelle Shocked/(Making the Run to) Gladewater
Richard Thompson/1952 Vincent Black Lightning
Steve Forbert/Responsibility
The Ventures/Hawaii Five-O
JD McPherson/North Side Gal (coming to the MN State Fair August 27 & 28!)
The Fabulous Thunderbirds/Stand Back (coming to the State Fair August 25 & 26)
The Mavericks/All That Heaven Will Allow (guess who else is coming to the Fair — August 29 & 30)
Bob Dylan/You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go (don’t miss The Contented Cow’s 2nd annual Dylanfest, Thursday, May 24 beginning at 6 pm and hosted by yours truly!)
The 13th Floor Elevators/You’re Gonna Miss Me
Alabama Shakes/Hang Loose (coming to Minneapolis’ First Avenue Mainroom August 2)
The Civil Wars/Barton Hollow

After the news, area funeral announcements, and the weather forecast

Emmylou Harris (w/ Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch)/Didn’t Leave Nobody But The Baby
Ricky Skaggs/Honey (Open That Door)
The Oak Ridge Boys/Elvira
Roger Miller/Chug-A-Lug
The Boxmasters/Knoxville Girl
The Jayhawks/Think About It
The Honeydogs/Broke It, Buy It
The Minor Planets/Just Close Enough (performing in Northfield Saturday, June 30)
The Derailers/Uncool
Roy Orbison/Domino
The Dusty 45s/Bumble Bee
The Cactus Blossoms/Traveler’s Paradise (coming to Northfield Saturday, August 18!!!!)
Dwight Yoakam/That’s Okay

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CALL TO ORDER ____Rossing ____ Buckheit ____ Ganey ____Imm ____Nakasian ____ Pownell ____Zweifel 1. Update from Fire Department . . . → Read More: 5/22/12 Northfield City Council work session (archived)]]>

CALL TO ORDER
____Rossing ____ Buckheit ____ Ganey ____Imm ____Nakasian ____ Pownell ____Zweifel
1. Update from Fire Department Vehicle and  discussion on Fire Bays

Standard Operating Procedures Committees (no report, they’ll come back Oct. 23rd)
2. New Public Safety Center Building and Process
3. Financial Update – 2011 year end, 1st Quarter 2012
4. June 5 Council Agenda Review

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The Dundas City Council will hold a Quarterly Joint Meeting with Bridgewater Township Supervisors at 7 . . . → Read More: Today’s news update | Dundas meets with Bridgewater twnshp, Northfield talks fire and the Chamber named a new Executive Director]]> Dundas meets with Bridgewater

The Dundas City Council will hold a Quarterly Joint Meeting with Bridgewater Township Supervisors at 7 tonight at the Bridgewater town hall.  They’ll discuss the Orderly Annexation Agreement and Items Related to it.  There’s been recent contention between the 2 regarding the 800 mega hertz antenna that Bridgewater approved and Dundas wanted their say.  Rice County chimed in saying they’d done all that’s required and the antenna will go up.  Without that antenna it renders public safety radios mute.

Northfield city council talks with fire

The Northfield City council has a work session tonight beginning at 7 o’clock.  On the agenda are updates from Fire Department Vehicle and Standard Operating Procedures Committees as well as discussion on the new Public Safety Center Building design and Process.    The meeting will be streamed live online at kymnradio.net

Micro-grant for Small Engine Unlimited

Small Engine Unlimited of Northfield applied to the EDA for a microgrant.  EDA member Jack Hoshouer says they granted $5,000 for signage and specialty tools to better serve their customers.  There are grants available but you must meet certain parameters. You can find out more information at the city of Northfield’s website.

Filing starts today

Today’s the first day of filing for local office.  Northfield will be electing a Mayor, a council member at large and council members for wards 2 and 3.  Local attorney, David Ludeschur, applied early as he’s out of town.  Erica Zweifel announced her bid to run for re-election.  Candidates have until June 5th to file.  For more information go to the city of Northfield website.

Chamber names new Executive Director

The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors named a new Executive Director.
Mary Schmelzer is a resident of Northfield and local business owner.  She serves on the Northfield Enterprise Center board of directors.  Schmelzer is excited about the opportunities.
Schmelzer’s will take over her duties on June 18th.

Click it or Ticket, your choice

The Click it or Ticket seatbelt campaign kicked into high gear.  Deputy Chief Chuck Walerius says you can expect increased enforcement.  As the road trip season heats up, the idea is to make people more aware of how seatbelts save lives.  Police will cite you for not wearing a seatbelt.  The ticket will cost you $25 but could rise over $100 with court and administrative fees.  The campaign goes through June 15th.

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Heading into his last week as Athletic Director of the University of Minnesota, Joel Maturi talks about the state . . . → Read More: Wayne Eddy Affair | Joel Maturi]]>

Heading into his last week as Athletic Director of the University of Minnesota, Joel Maturi talks about the state of the Gopher Nation, his upcoming retirement, and much more.

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Veteran actor Scott Thompson Baker, star of the Lockwood Theater production “Jesse”, talks about his life from growing up . . . → Read More: Wayne Eddy Affair | Scott Thompson Baker, Parts 1 – 3]]>

Veteran actor Scott Thompson Baker, star of the Lockwood Theater production “Jesse”, talks about his life from growing up in Minnesota to soap opera stardom in L.A. to moving back to Minnesota to raise a family.

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1. Call to Order – Roll Call 7:30 am 2. Approval of Agenda 7:32 am 3. Approval of . . . → Read More: 5/21/12 Northfield EDA meeting (archived)]]>

1. Call to Order – Roll Call 7:30 am
2. Approval of Agenda 7:32 am
3. Approval of Minutes 7:33 am
a) April 26, 2012
4. Presentation-None
5. Reports and/or Action Items
a) Action: ID Insights loan request 7:35 am
b) Action: MicroGrant request 7:45 am
c) Update: Update from NEC on loan programs, co-working project 7:50 am
d) Discussion: Results of preliminary discussions with economic partners 8:00 am
e) Action: 2013/2014 Work Plan Schedule 8:15 am
f) Discussion: Conflict of Interest memo from legal council 8:30 am
g) Discussion: status of All Flex expansion 8:40 am
6. President’s Report 8:50 am
7. Director’s Report
 Packet preparation discussion
8. Board Member Comments
9. Next Meetings
 Partner Meeting to discuss Work Plans: TBD
 EDA Board Regular Meeting: June 28th, 2012
8:55 am
10. Adjournment 9:00am

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Jackie Wilson/(Your . . . → Read More: All-Wheel Drive |May 21]]> Jessica Paxton hosts the 4-6pm hours filling them with eclectic music, news and local info.

Playlist:

Jackie Wilson/(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings/Mama Don’t Like My Man
Mulatu Astatke/Yekermo Sew
Hepcat/Solo
Warren Zevon/Werewolves Of London
Mechanical Bride/Sound And Vision
Retribution Gospel Choir/Hide It Away
Sharon Van Etten/Serpents
Wheat/My Warning Song (Everything Is Gonna Be Alright)
Wilco/One Wing
Ryan Adams/My Winding Wheel
Grizzly Bear/Two Weeks
Peter Sarstedt/Where Do You Go To
The Hang Ups/Sleepy
Wild Nothing/Nowhere
Best Coast/The Only Place

After the news, area funeral announcements, and the weather forecast

Jamie Woon/Night Air
Tracey Thorn/Why Does The Wind
The Frames/Seven Day Mile
Thurston Moore/Benediction
Bon Iver/Calgary
Warpaint/Ashes To Ashes
Jeremy Messersmith/Knots
Communist Daughter/Speed Of Sound
Halloween, Alaska/The Jealous Ones
Dan Black/Symphonies
The Smiths/This Charming Man
Kirsty MacColl (w/ Evan Dando)/Perfect Day
The Clash/Brand New Cadillac
The Buzzcocks/Ever Fallen In Love?

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During this week’s council meeting, Councilor Buckheit was concerned about making decisions . . . → Read More: Today’s news update |Buckheit bucks Madigan on PSC and rural fire, Who’s in first – filing for office starts Tuesday]]> Buckheit bucks Madigan on PSC and Rural fire

During this week’s council meeting, Councilor Buckheit was concerned about making decisions about the Public Safety Center without input from the Rural Fire Association and how their plans for fire protection service might affect the new facility.  City Administrator Tim Madigan said that it was “unrealisitic” to think that there would be an agreement with them before decisions need to be made for the PSC.  Rossing asked Public Safety Director, Mark Taylor if the current solution for the PSC would work for the fire department.  He said part of that question will be answered at next week’s work session.  The floor is the main issue.  If it gets fixed that will solve 90% of the problem with storing the trucks in the current facility.  There’s still a concern over the windows and H-Vac system but Taylor says with the police vacating the facility that will alleviate SOME of the problem but it’s not a permanent solution.  Fire Chief Gerry Franek will be presenting at next weeks council meeting.
On another note, the Fire Relief Association has requested a meeting with Madigan as well as Mayor Rossing, Mark Taylor and Kathleen McBride.  Councilor Ganey will also be included.  The meeting should take place within the next 3 weeks.

Who’s in first?  Filing for office starts on Tuesday

The filing to run for elected office begins at 8:00 o’clock Tuesday morning and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 5th.  Council member, Erica Zweifel announced her bid for re-election.  The law allows for anyone leaving town to file early.  Another early filer is former Councilor David Ludescher.  He filed for the at-large seat now held by Ivan Imm.  An attorney, Ludescher, applied last fall to replace Kris Vohs.  Ivan Imm now holds that seat.  Four council positions will be on the 2012 ballot: Mayor, Council Member At-Large, Council Member Second Ward and Council Member Third Ward.

Put your tennies on and Walk for the Animals

The Prairie’s Edge Humane Society’s 25th annual Spring Walk for the Animals takes place tomorrow.  Executive Director, Kathy Jasnoch said this is the 2nd year in a row that it will be held at their facility in Faribault.  Walk routes are mapped out, you can walk for any length.  There will be prizes for the youth and adult that raise the most money and each person that raises $50 or more will receive a free t-shirt.  There will be food, games for pets and kids and vendors.  The shelter will open at 10:30, they’ll have animals for adoption.  For more information go to prairiesedgehs.org

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Molly Woehrlin, receipient of this year’s Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award in Northfield joined Wayne twice this week . . . → Read More: Wayne Eddy Affair | Molly Woehrlin]]>

Molly Woehrlin, receipient of this year’s Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award in Northfield joined Wayne twice this week and talked about her early years.

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Paula’s Guest/Topic . . . → Read More: ArtZany!-Radio for the Imagination | Photographer Doug Ohman]]> Listen Fridays at 9:00am (replayed on Saturday also at 9am) to Paula Granquist’s “ArtZany!: Radio for the Imagination”

Paula’s Guest/Topic this week: ____

Paula’s guest today Doug Ohman is a photographer and popular public speaker. His photographs are featured in the “Minnesota Byways” series from the Minnesota Historical Society Press, which includes Barns of Minnesota, Churches of Minnesota, Courthouses of Minnesota, Schoolhouses of Minnesota, Cabins of Minnesota, and Libraries of Minnesota. You can view his travel schedule and a gallery of his work at pioneerphotography.com

In the recent book Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota’s State Parks more than two hundred color photographs by Doug Ohman illustrate sixteen essays by outdoors writer Chris Niskanen, who chronicles the sights, sounds, and experiences of exploring the parks through the eyes of those who know them best—rangers, naturalists, and long-time users. Photographer Doug Ohman visited each of Minnesota’s sixty-six parks to capture their classic beauty, storied wildlife, and wealth of activities in all seasons.

Doug Ohman

Images from Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota’s State Parks

sponsored by the Friends of the Northfield Library

Tuesday 22 May 2012

at 7:00 PM

Northfield Public Library

210 Washington Street

Meeting Room

You can go on a vacation with photographer Doug Ohman as he explores many of Minnesota’s most interesting state parks with a slide presentation featuring images from his book Prairie Lake Forest: Minnesota’s State Parks.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information or to make disability arrangements please call the library at 645-6606.____________

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Vietnam war veteran Bob Peterson talks about his days serving his country.

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1. Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes a) May 3, 2012 3. New . . . → Read More: 5/17/12 Northfield Planning Commission meeting (archived)]]>

1. Call to Order and Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
a) May 3, 2012
3. New Business Items
a) Public Hearing: Text Amendments to Section 2, Section 3 regarding Industrial Standards
b) Public Hearing: Rezoning request for 1601 Cannon Lane from C2-B to I1-B
4. Unfinished Business Items
a) None
5. Reports and Discussion Items
a) Commissioner Comments and Reports
i. A. Thomas: Strengthening Planning Commission’s explanation of LDC text amendments sent to City Council
ii. R. Schulte: Review process to be used in evaluating future City property sales/purchases vis-à-vis the 2008 Comprehensive Plan
b) Staff Updates and Reports
c) Comments from the Chair
6. Other
7. Adjournment

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The Public Safety Center was on the Council agenda this . . . → Read More: Today’s news update | More movement toward the reality of a Public Safety Center, More details on murder charges]]> More movement toward the reality of a Public Safety Center

The Public Safety Center was on the Council agenda this week.  Mayor Rossing said there were 3 actions they addressed, creating a capital project fund, setting the public hearing date for June 5th and setting the “not to exceed” limit. The budget is two-fold, first is the purchase of the Cowles property then building the facility for police with room for fire training and administration.  They set the number at $7.2 million.   The next step is the public hearing on the bonds. After that goes through, the public could call for a reverse referendum.  The council will proceed with design.  Next week they’ll hear firmer numbers on what it will take to set the wheels in motion.

More details on murder charges

Bail was set at $500,000 for a man accused of conspiring to commit murder.  Yesterday Rice County Judge Cajacob set bail for 26 year old, Jesse Allen Helgeson of Kenyon.  Just ½ hour earlier, Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn addressed the media outlining the events that led to Helgeson’s arrest.   According to  Dunn,  a concerned citizen, the one who Helgeson contacted to kill the victim, showed a text message to law enforcement officials stating his intent to “get rid of him”.  Police then used an undercover cop to pose as the hired killer and monitored numerous messages and phone calls between the concerned citizen and Helgeson.  Dunn says in a phone call Helgeson said he “need to get this done, get it done.  I’ve been trying to get this done for 2 months”.  The undercover cop met with Helgeson where he was given instructions on how to kill the victim and make it look like a drug deal gone bad.  It appears the motive was jealousy as the victim is the boyfriend of Helgeson’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his son.  The victim had allegedly threatened Helgeson saying he would torture his son in front of him and then kill Helgeson.   Helgeson was arrested Monday afternoon at the Flying J Truck Stop also known as The Big Steer in Northfield.  His 2 year old son was with him at the time.  The boy was placed in protective custody..  Jesse Helgeson was charged with conspiracy to commit premeditated first-degree murder.   He is also facing burglary and assault charges in Mower County for an alleged incident involving the same man he was allegedly trying to hire someone to kill. Rice County attorney, Paul Beaumaster, sought bail at  $1 million citing Helgeson’s determination to cause harm.  His next court appearance is May 30th.  If convicted he could face up to 20 years in prison.

Planning Commission meets tonight

The Planning Commission meets tonight at 7 o’clock.  There will be 2 public hearings, one for the land development code affecting the industrial district and a rezoning request from All-Flex for property at 1601 Cannon Lane.  The meeting will be streamed live online at kymnradio.net

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Glen Starfield joins Wayne to talk about the “Taste of Lakeville” and more.

Click here to listen to the . . . → Read More: Wayne Eddy Affair | Glen Starfield]]>

Glen Starfield joins Wayne to talk about the “Taste of Lakeville” and more.

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