Podcasts about Dundas

Over the last number of weeks we've been diving into God's Dysfuntional Family through the book of Genesis. And we can see one thing for sure. God's grace does not depend on our good behaviour in any way. We've seen countless examples of bad, even despicable behaviour, but God is still weaving His goodness throughout it all. In this section of Genesis, we come across another wild story of people doing crazy things to get what they want. It's not that the things they want are wrong. It's natural and good to want to be loved, to have children and to have security. But it's what they do to get it that is the problem. It is important to remember that in our suffering, there is never a license to sin. And yet as we see, Rachel and Leah have a long, ugly battle that poisons their lives and leaves everyone miserable in the end, despite all of their scheming. But God's plan is still unfolding. He's still working through these flawed women and their flawed husband Jacob. Unbenknownst to them, one of their sons will be a forefather of Jesus Christ. We are fortunate to be able to look back at this story and see how God's grace to His fallen people has a reason and a purpose. Let that give us hope for how He is working in our own lives today so that we never forget that no matter what we do, it all depends on God's grace in the end.

Jacob was the boy that nobody wanted. But if Rachel wanted him, he'd do anything to get her. Many of us can identify with thinking that if we can just get this one thing, this one person, this one promotion, we'll be accepted. We think that the holes inside ourselves will be filled with affection, admiration and praise from others. And that may be true, but only for a moment. God sees our aching hearts, just as He saw Jacob's and just as He so tenderly saw Leah's. He sees and knows our deepest desires. And He gives us Himself, which is exactly what we need. When we lay down our wants and our desires and we ask humbly ask God to help us submit to His will, we will get what we need. God is a God who sees, as we learned weeks ago with Hagar. He lifts up the humble, the un-wanted, the rejected and He blesses them with His love and His acceptance. Tuck into the Lord and His love for you. It is not there for a moment but it is there for eternity.

Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer and Northfield EMS Chief Brian Edwards talk National Police Week, the uptick of stolen vehicles in the area, their work with active assailant training across public safety, and more. 

Len Schrader from the Minnesota Fire Engine Club talks Pumpers in the Park this weekend, Saturday, May 23rd at 5pm. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, including an item on the consent agenda regarding compensation for council members, the public hearing on Harvest Hills, a community survey report, the bonding bill passed by the State Legislature that granted the $3 million request for the Northfield Community Resource Center, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the current run of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing in July, the current exhibition in the Up Gallery titled Esperanza en Accion, the High School Honors Art Show, and more. 

Mother-daughter duo and founders of Monarch Mixes Lisa and Kayla talk about the business, their availability at Riverwalk Market Fair, and more. Use code KYMN10 for 10% off of your online order at monarchmixes.com!

Northfield EMS Chief Brian Edwards and Advance Care Planning advocate and facilitator Mary Carlsen talk Advance Care Planning, calling 911, and more. The free event on Advance Care Planning will be held Thursday, May 21 fat 4pm at the Weitz Center at Carleton College.POLST link mentioned:https://www.mnmed.org/POLST

Kari McMartin and Martha Kasper discuss the 16th year of the Riverwalk Market Fair, opening tomorrow, Saturday May 16th. 

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell calls in live from the State House of Representatives to discuss the sit-on staged by Democrats to get a gun violence prevention bill passed by the Senate to the House floor for a vote in the hopes of passing the bill before session ends on Sunday night. 

Proprietor of MN THC Co. in Dundas and Lakeville Abby Johnson discusses her background, the business, and more. 

Northfield Union of Youth Executive Director Kelli Podracky and Youth Board President Aidan Gersky discuss the opening of The Lock this Monday and much more. 

Faribault Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Communications Director Devin Winjum discusses the 2026 Car Cruise Series, kicking off Friday, May 15th. 

Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses last night's City Council work session, where topics included the Northfield Community Resource Center, downtown and winter parking, utility rates for 2027, and more. 

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses recent accomplishments by various students in the district, last night's school board meeting, more updates on the Reimagine Northfield High School project, and much more.

City of Dundas Mayor Glenn Switzer and City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discuss the housing and economic developments in the city, last night's City Council meeting, and more. 

Professor Tom Drucker from the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium discusses the CVEC, College on the Radio, and much more. 

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including the recently passed HOA bill, the House's approval of the establishment of the Office of Inspector General, looking ahead to the final week of the session, and much more. 

Haley Kimmet Teopaco and Lisa Everett from A Great Day Farm discuss the farm, their mission serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and more. 

Rice County Sheriff's Office Captain Nathan Budin talks boating season safety and the Water Patrol and Dive Team, ATV training and enforcement, his candidacy for Rice County Sheriff, and more. 

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

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, where topics included upcoming vacancies on the Council, the Harvest Hills development, Northfield Hospital + Clinic's audit presentation to the Council, tonight's Skateboard Park Phase 2 open house, and much more. 

Zander Abbott, President and CEO of Northfield Hospital + Clinics, gives updates on the acquisition of the Allina Northfield Clinic, the development of their Pain Management program, the Wound Healing Center, the hospital audit, this year's Auxiliary Book Fair, and more. 

Rob Ryden discusses the 5th annual Emmaus Bike Clinic, happening this Saturday, May 9th from 10am-1pm. 

Jesse Steed, Will McLaughlin, and Jeff McLaughlin from Northfield Rotary Club discuss the Rotary Youth Exchange program, the McLaughlin's experience hosting, and more. 

Aaron Brand from Brand Farms in Farmington talks the farm's history, the first annual tulip festival happening now through May 24th, and more. 

Don Pavek discusses the 29th annual Bethel Church Garage Sale, happening Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th. 

Northfield area native and musician Anna Graves talks opening for Stevie Nicks, her upcoming album, her new single "Damn in Love," and much more. 

Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including the State of the State, her bill on ground water use and data centers, previews the upcoming final two weeks of the session, and much more. 

Northfield Hospital + Clinics EMS Chief Brian Edwards Northfield Hospital + Clinics occupational therapist Jessica Solberg discuss a new Falls Prevention program in Rice County, looking for fall risks in the home to make them safer for older adults, how EMS coordinate with Rice County Public Health to identify those who may benefit from a home visit, and more. Rice County residents can request a home assessment directly from the county, folks can contact Amy Ernste Caron, the Long Term Care Unit Supervisor at Rice County Public Health: 507-332-5922Home Safety Self Assessment Tool mentioned: https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/content/sphhp/rehabilitation-science/research-and-facilities/core-facilities/aging/home-safety-self-assessment-tool/_jcr_content/par/download_476860271/file.res/HSSAT-v.5-fill-in-10-12-17.pdf

Ben Witt, Michael Fulmer, Marty Larson, and Lisa Neitge discuss the upcoming annual Heywood Ride, happening on May 16th. Information can be found on their website theheywoodride.com.

St. Olaf College Professor of Political Science Christopher Chapp discusses this weekend's conference Journalism in a Polarized Age, being held this Friday and Saturday with events open to the public. 

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in May, including events for AAPI Heritage Month, community partners hosting events, and more. 

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann talks interviews set tomorrow for the two final candidates for the superintendent position, more on the renewal of the 2017 operating levy, the decision not to move forward with the new mascot designs, and updates on the Reimagine Northfield High School project. 

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's EDA, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings, where topics included more discussions on housing development, the approval of the preliminary plat for the Bridgewater Heights additions, and more.