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The Farmington Feed

City of Farmington MNwww.farmingtonmn.gov
Introducing the City of Farmington's new podcast, Farmington Feed. This podcast will feature city news and upcoming events, in a very digestible format.
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Episodes

Farmington Feed in Five: Week of September 2, 2024

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

Sep 02, 20243 minEp. 45

Farmington Police Department History

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!

Aug 27, 202423 minEp. 44

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of August 19, 2024

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

Aug 19, 20243 minEp. 43

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of August 5, 2024

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

Aug 05, 20243 minEp. 42

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of July 15, 2024

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

Jul 15, 20243 minEp. 41

Farmington Feed: Parks & Recreation Month

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.

Jul 08, 202418 minEp. 40

Dew Days Parade 2024

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.

Jun 24, 202419 minEp. 39

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of June 24, 2024

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

Jun 24, 20243 minEp. 38

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of June 10, 2024

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

Jun 10, 20243 minEp. 37

Dew Days 2024

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

Jun 03, 202423 minEp. 36

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of May 27, 2024

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.

May 28, 20247 minEp. 35

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of May 13, 2024

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

May 13, 20243 minEp. 34

New Employee Speed Round - Spring 2024

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 h...

May 03, 202427 minEp. 33

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of April 22, 2024

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

Apr 22, 20249 minEp. 32

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of April 8, 2024

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

Apr 10, 202410 minEp. 31

Farmington Liquors Donation Drive

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.

Apr 01, 202421 minEp. 30

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of March 18, 2024

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

Mar 19, 20243 minEp. 29

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of March 4, 2024

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

Mar 04, 20244 minEp. 28

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of February 19, 2024

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington! The Open Door Partnership Continues Early Voting in the Presidential Nomination Primary Warming Houses & Ice Rinks Now Closed for the Season Breakfast with the Bunnies Tickets Available Opt-In for Text Messages with Parks & Recreation

Feb 19, 20242 minEp. 27

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of January 29, 2024

The Feed in 5 is a quick update of what is happening in the City of Farmington! Ice Water Rescue Training Firefighter Recruitment Informational Meetings Farmington Liquors Tasting Event Pilot Knob Trail Project Open House Frustrated with Dating class Holiday Lights final collection days

Jan 29, 20244 minEp. 26

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of January 15, 2024

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

Jan 16, 20243 minEp. 25

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of January 1, 2024

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

Jan 01, 20243 minEp. 24

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of December 11, 2023

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

Dec 11, 20233 minEp. 23

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of November 27, 2023

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

Nov 27, 20233 minEp. 22

Toys for Town 2023

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.

Nov 07, 202315 minEp. 21

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of October 30, 2023

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

Oct 30, 20234 minEp. 20

Farmington Feed in 5: Week of October 16, 2023

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

Oct 17, 20233 minEp. 19

New Employee Speed Round -Fall 2023

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. Shirl...

Sep 26, 202342 minEp. 18

Emerald Ash Borer

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.

Aug 15, 202314 minEp. 17

Parks and Recreation Month

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!

Jul 20, 202336 minEp. 16
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