Our guest this month is artist and naturalist Margit Johnson, who tells the story behind the mural in Northfield's post office, shares the importance of place across Minnesota and the world, describes traveling the country one library at a time, and talks about a gap year in Sweden 50 years ago. Plus, a short conversation in Swedish and Norwegian.

This week's guest is accountant and actor Ann Etter, who talks with us about how she fell in love with doing taxes, small businesses and nonprofits as the backbone of community, her passion for theater starting at age 10 and on to the Northfield Arts Guild stage and into the audience for Broadway shows, and the connection between Tennessee and Tennyson. Plus: a jabberwocky duet.

This week's guests are Craig and Linda Wasner, known across Northfield for music, and for their fun and festive barn that hosts weddings, concerts and social gatherings, including Wazaroo. They reminisce with us about “Over & Back” way back when, and talk about balancing music and farming; the connections between Northfield and Nashville; and how their barn became a wedding venue and gathering space. Plus: Linda hits Andrew up for autoharp lessons.

Our guests today are Betsy Allister and Andrew Ehermann to talk about roots, food, and community. Betsy and Andrew are the farmers of Spring Wind Farm, a CSA on the north edge of Northfield. They share stories about planning and planting, the connection between humans and land, their favorite veggies, and what it’s like to nourish people and nourish community at the same time. Plus, the zen of tractors.

Our guests today are Laura and Derek Meyers, owners of Imminent Brewing and dog lovers. They talk with us about the world of beer, dogs at home and at work, travels far and being close to home, and creating a welcoming community space for kind humans and friendly dogs. Plus, the story behind Dragon Squirrel beer.

Krista Middlebrooks loves music and travel. She talked with us about how music opens each of us to our emotions and connects us to community; how the flute chose her; visiting Japan with her daughter as tour guide; and the benefits of traveling outside your comfort zone. Plus: Japanese baseball, and a Moroccan folk song.

This week’s guest is musician and classroom curriculum specialist Ray Coudret, who talks with us about composing music and composing lessons, instrument as voice, learning as discovery, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival. Plus, the story behind the band name Fred the Bear.

This week’s guest is Dyaln Nuebel. Dylan is a man about town. He talks about performing in his first Art Makers production Alice’s Wonder, the pleasure of libraries, his favorite places in Northfield, and Northfield’s openness to different kinds of people sharing community together. Plus, a shoutout for singer Justin Roberts.