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Jon BOOmicomb "Mr. Halloween" joins Erie Emilee Shearer and Creepy Caryn Hojnicki for this spooktacular episode of the Farmington Feed to discuss the Halloween Havoc Tour. Stay tuned to find out Mr. Halloween's address and bring your food donation!

It is Election time, and we have got all you need to know if you are a voter in Farmington, MN. Shirley Buecksler City Clerk explains to Caryn the difference between Absentee Voting and Direct Balloting, the need for Election Judges and why Minnesota & Dakota County are the best when it comes to the election process! Don't forget the change in Precinct 1 from Rambling River Center to Homestead Community Church.

Caryn sits down with Josh Solinger, Liquor Operations Manager and Deputy Police Chief Jim Constantineau to discuss the upcoming liquors donation drive for October. Find out what the fundraising goal is and how these donation drives support Farmington Police and Toys for Town.

Join Caryn as she talks to Skate School Director Molly Burmeister about the Learn to Skate Program. She mentions there are three new classes they are offering, and the fall session starts on Saturday, Oct. 5. Listen to find out details on which class is right for you and/or your child.

Feed in 5: Week of September 2

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 

1. Who Done it Hike
2. Movie in the Park
3. Muddy Waters Art Classes
4. Tiger Cub Pep Fest
5. Farmington Liquors Tasting Event

Deputy Chief Jim Constantineau sits down with Caryn to talk about his 25-year career in the Farmington Police Department. He joined the department in 1999, and boy have things changed! From only 1 computer and 6 squad cars to an authorized strength of 27 officers and 22 squads. He even discusses the first police chief...and you would never guess how he got to a call!

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1. Water Wise Challenge

2. Fire Prevention Open House

3. Music in the Park – Free Ranger

4. City Hall CLOSED – Monday, Sept 2

5. Mattress Special/Mattress Drop-off

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1. National Night Out

2. PD Career Transition Q&A 

3. Flagstaff Meadows Ribbon Cutting

4. State Primary – Aug. 13 

5. Last Puppet Wagon

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 

1. Open Door Food Pantry
2. Movie & Party in the Park Celebration
3. Music in the Park, Vinnie Rose 
4. Hyperspace Starcade Video Game Truck 
5. The River Publication

Parks & Recreation Director Kellee Omlid and Katie Putt from the Parks & Recreation Committee join Caryn to talk about Parks and Recreation Month and the improvements at Rambling River Park. 

Join Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid and Council Member Holly Bernatz for the annual Dew Days Parade. This signature event wraps up Dew Days and features a delightful array of floats, marching bands, local organizations, and spirited participants.

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 

1. Little Camps starting this week 
2. Music in the Park: featuring blues band Alligations 
3. Summer Long Geocaching Hunt 
4. Drop off your plastic boat wrap at Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine in Rosemount
5. Register for Notify Me text and email notifications

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1. Chill with a Cop

2. Recreation Fun - Safety Camp, Storytime in the Park, and Storytrails
3. Dew Days - City Sponsored Events: Thirsty Thursday, Model Railroad Club Display, Police Bike Auction, and Kiss the Pig
4. Puppet Wagon
5. Art Camps with Muddy Waters

Kristie Kerr & Holly Shearer from the Dew Days committee joins Caryn to talk about the 2024 Dew Days Celebration. 

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. This episode is all about the Farmington Helmet Heroes event, where kids can receive a free bike helmet, learn about bike riding and general maintenance, and participate in a bike ride around Farmington.

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1. Spring Food Truck Event

2. Fix-it Clinic
3. Police Department Open House
4. VFW Steak Fry for Rambling River Center
5. Muddy Waters Adult Clay Class

Join host Caryn Hojnicki while she gets to know some of the new Farmington Faces with a new employee speed round! Welcome Josh, Melissa, & Sean from the Community Development Department and they are part of the building inspections division. They enjoy their new positions as Building Official, Building Permit Technician, and Building Inspector. They love helping people bring their project dreams to life. We also get a chance to speak with Kim the new Finance Director. She is confident that her work ethic will protect the city's finances and attributes that ethic to her dad. 

SPECIAL EDITION
The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1. Earth Day

2. Recycling Events

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1. Farmington Fix Hub

2. New Website

Liquor Operations manager Josh Solinger joins Caryn to talk about how you can participate in the April Donation Drive fundraising campaign this month at Farmington Liquors. Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid explains how these funds will help pay for improvements at Rambling River Park and Officer Hagfors discusses how funds go to support the police K9 Smoke.

The Feed in Five is a shorter version of the Farmington Feed and it will be a quick update of what is going on in and around the City of Farmington. 
1.        Hyperspace Starcade Video Game Truck

2.       Open Door Pantry March

3.       Recreation Registration is now open for summer

4.       New Website coming in April

5.       Liquors Tasting Event & Donation Drive

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
1.        Firefighter Recruitment Informational Meetings 

2.       Presidential Nomination Primary

3.       Arts & Craft Fair 

4.       Athletic Gear Swap

5.       Adult + Kid Clay Class

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!

1. The Open Door Partnership Continues
2. Early Voting in the Presidential Nomination Primary
3. Warming Houses & Ice Rinks Now Closed for the Season
4. Breakfast with the Bunnies Tickets Available
5. Opt-In for Text Messages with Parks & Recreation

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!

1. Ice Water Rescue Training
2. Firefighter Recruitment Informational Meetings
3. Farmington Liquors Tasting Event
4. Pilot Knob Trail Project Open House
5. Frustrated with Dating class
6. Holiday Lights final collection days

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
1. S’mores & More

2. Snow reminders/Adopt-a-Hydrant

3. Pilot Knob Trail Project

4. Ice Rink/Warming House update

5. Muddy Waters Studio clay classes

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
Topics: Christmas tree recycling pick-up, Holiday light recycling, National Skating Month open skate, An Evening in Paris, EAB update

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
Topics: Toys for Town wrapping day, Open Door pantry, snowplow routes, Emery update, Holiday Lights tour list

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
Topics: holiday light recycling, winter parking restrictions, Secret Holiday Shop, Muddy Waters holiday classes, and Dakota County recycling promo

Chief of Police Gary Rutherford sits down with Caryn Hojnicki to talk about the biggest community outreach event of the year...Toys for Town. Chief talks about the impact this event has made over the last 35 years, how to donate or help and the logistics of wrapping day.

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
Topics: Halloween, pink patch project, election judges, leaf collection, RecTrac, Holiday lights tour

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington!
Topics: fall hydrant flushing, pink patch project, Emerald Ash Borer, street projects, The Emery

Join host Caryn Hojnicki while she gets to know some of the new Farmington Faces with a new employee speed round! Welcome Jared and Stephanie from the Community Development Department and they have a lot to talk about including a grocery store and the new apartment building. Next, we chat with Shirley from the Administration Office and Danielle from the Engineering Department, and they talk about how they got started in local government and how their positions help residents in Farmington. Shirley is excited for the upcoming election and Danielle is working on getting the Farmington Fix updated for residents to use.

Natural Resource Specialist Ed Rutledge joins Caryn to talk about how the city is managing the Emerald Ash Borer in Farmington and how residents can help. 

July is Parks and Recreation month, and Farmington is celebrating! Missie, Jeremy, Emilee and Kellee join me to discuss their roles in the department along with their take on why Parks and Recreation is important for daily life and a such a fun department to work in!

Join Lynn, Kellee and Caryn for the annual Dew Days Grand Parade from downtown Farmington on Sunday, June 23. The rain came down for hours before the parade but cleared just in time to see all the great businesses, organizations and people of Farmington and surrounding communities.

We have two guests with us today, Justin Elvestad and Ron Royce. Justin is the current Fire Chief for the City of Farmington. Ron is a Farmington resident and retired Farmington Fire Fighter. They are here to talk a little fire history and discuss the upcoming 150 Years of Fire Service Celebration. 

The Feed is Back! New host Caryn Hojnicki chats with Planning Manager Tony Wippler on Community Vision and the Comprehensive Plan update in Farmington.

In honor of Veterans Day, Mayor (and veteran) Joshua Hoyt joins Lauren to recognize all that have served in the military. And say it isn't so Lauren, could this be her last podcast?

Lauren chats with three new employees on the latest edition of The Feed.

Newly hired Natural Resources Specialist Ed Rutledge joins Lauren on The Feed to talk about what the city is doing to preserve our natural resources.

In honor of Farmington's 150th Anniversary, the city hired conservator Bailey Kinsky to work on it's original city charter and first ledger. The original city charter is the founding document for the Village of Farmington and the first ledger includes the minutes of the first board meetings. Bailey took us through the meticulous treatments she took for each piece, and how the treatments will benefit the documents for many years to come.

Recycling resources, Violet and Jenny, join Lauren on The Feed to talk upcoming recycling opportunities and tips.

Farmington resident Anna Rubin stopped by the Feed to talk about her family's unique intergenerational living situation and how it came to fruition.

Community member Kris Akin joins Lauren on The Feed to share what it was like growing up in Farmington, how owning a local business shaped who she is and why it's important to get involved.

If you missed the Farmington Dew Days grand parade on June 26th, Lauren and Kellee have you covered! It was one for the books.

Information Assistant Angella Hanson and Children's Librarian Aimee Schreiber from the Farmington Library stopped in to chat about the library's history and upcoming events.

Liquor Operations Manager Josh Solinger stopped in to chat about what's going on at Farmington Liquors this month.

Join us as we chat with former city administrator David McKnight on his time at the city. Stick around to the end to find out his thoughts about the new city administrator.

Our first episode of Farmington Feed dives into upcoming city events and current news. Then we chat with Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck about the Rambling River Center! Visit FarmingtonMN.gov for more information.