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Classic Gershwin musical dances onto Paradise stage
Taking the stage at the Paradise this month is "Crazy for You" a joyous romp of a musical that won all the best musical awards from Broadway, London and Toronto that year. Presented by Paradise Community Theatre, "Crazy For You!" features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig. The musical is directed by Rachel Haider with music direction by Will McIntyre and choreography by Mary Hahn and Megan Proft. ...
Film by Northfield native to screen in Dundas
Growing up in Northfield, Sam Studer focused his energies on soccer, worked at Knecht’s landscaping, preparing for a Rotary exchange program to Slovakia and eventually completing his studies in philosophy, religion and psychology at Hamline University. Becoming a filmmaker was not on his radar, at least not until the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns made him realize he wanted more. “Covid put a pause on life even though time kept passing,” he...
Annual Crazy Days expands beyond downtown to include more businesses
From A to Z, or locally, from American Mattress to Ziggy's, any local businesses not located downtown, this year's Crazy Days will embrace especially Starting at 7 a.m. and stretching until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, more Northfield businesses will be included in this year's beloved summer sales event. Northfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center president Jane Bartho said the Chamber would be advertising the expanded event in the Northfield area, and neighboring communities as well. "People love to come shopping in Northfield," she said. Current participating spaces that are not downtown include: River Park Mall, America's Mattress, James Gang and Tin Tea strip mall on Highway 3, Ziggy's and George's Vineyard.
Summer gigs at the Guild kick off with Rue, Sabien
A dynamic duo who are Cronner's Jazz Club mainstays, Gary Rue and Randy Sabien, are heading to Northfield's Guild Theater this Saturday, July 13. Gary Rue and Randy Sabien will perform between 20 and 25 original songs during their Northfield concert titled "Rue and Sabien Play Rue and Sabien." What audiences won't hear will be songs by the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. Instead, they'll hear a mix of jazz, indie,...
Meet Northfield's new poet laureate
Although he’s only published a handful of poems, Northfield’s new Poet Laureate Russel Boyington has lot of ideas. Those ideas included holding poetry readings in many of Northfield’s 35 parks, holding a poetry writing event with a seasonal and/or holiday theme, holding an Open Mic poetry event for children, and staging a city-wide poetry contest using climate change as the thematic prompt. Boyington, who writes under the pen name Russ...
Northfield Hospital + Clinics to discontinue home care services
After careful consideration by its administration and board, Northfield Hospital + Clinics will exit Home Care services, effective Sept. 9. NH+C is working with River Valley Home Care in Farmington to offer an alternative of comparable care, with transition for current NH+C Home Care patients. This does not impact other operations of Northfield Hospital and NH+C’s medical services. It does not impact Meals on Wheels service in Northfield. ...
Northfield VFW baseball starts July with 5 straight wins
Various baseball teams in the area are winding down their seasons in the midst of summer. The Northfield VFW baseball team has just three regular season games before the playoffs start, and it seems to be getting hotter every game. Northfield has won every game they have played in July so far, five in total. Their latest victory was on Saturday against Cannon Falls, winning in a 13-0, four-inning shutout in the second game of a doubleheader. ...
County starts getting 'into the weeds' of dispensary ordinance
Rice County took its first steps toward another ordinance regarding the newly legalized cannabis industry, this time deciding where different types of the businesses can be built. The county has several types of zoning districts, like industrial, residential, agricultural, etc. Tuesday morning’s Rice County Board of Commissioners work session was mostly dedicated to getting guidance on which districts should allow which types of businesses. As Rice County Environmental Services Director...
Rice County flood damages estimated at $2.5 million for public infrastructure alone
Two hundred homes and seven businesses in Rice County were damaged in last week's historic flood, according to preliminary estimates as of July 1 from the county assessor. After the recent floods struck the area, Gov. Tim Walz and President Joe Biden declared emergencies at their respective levels of government. Rice County Communications Coordinator Suzy Rook said the worst of the damage falls under two categories: roads and bridges, as...
Community Street Dance to sashay into downtown July 13
For four hours on Saturday, July 13 Division Street will become a dance floor during Northfield's fun for all ages community street dance. Sponsored by Age Friendly Northfield, the city of Northfield, All Around Townie and Fermentation Friends of Northfield/Dundas, the street dance features two bands, free dance lessons, restaurant specials and free transportation from assisted living residences. The dance, which begins at 4:30 with free line dance lessons, features...
Northfield Public Library releases vision plan for climate resiliency, accessibility
The Northfield Public Library, with support from the Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library, is seeking input to inform a vision plan for what the future of the library’s grounds could be during its Mark Joseph concert on July 10 starting at 6 p.m. in Way Park located at 701 1st Street West. This is the first of three community engagement events that will be held. The library is working with TEN x TEN, a landscape architecture and urban design studio in Minneapolis....
Northfield's 1st jazz festival set for Way Park
During Northfield’s inaugural jazz festival on Sunday afternoon, July 14, Way Park will be swinging to the sweet notes of three different groups, all led by Northfield resident jazz musicians. The afternoon festival, which starts at 1 p.m. and stretches until 5 p.m., features pianist Laura Caviani, vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn and trombonist JC Sanford. Each set will be 60 minutes, with time added in for the musicians to set up their instruments. ...
Eco-conscious gardening is theme of this year's annual Northfield tour
Six gardens and seven artists will be featured on this year’s annual Northfield Garden Club tour, which takes place Saturday, July 13 and Sunday July 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $10 tickets can be purchased at all garden locations and is valid for both days. This year’s theme centers around eco-consciousness during changing climate conditions. Three of the featured gardeners do not have mown lawn areas that...
Carleton, St. Olaf both among nation's top colleges for ultimate frisbee
The success of the ultimate frisbee teams at Carleton College and St. Olaf College has positioned the city of Northfield as a definite hotbed for the sport, as both college’s teams have placed themselves among the nation’s best. There was no exceptions to the rule in 2024. At the 2024 Division I championship tournament, which was held in Madison, Wisc. on May 24-27, the Carleton Syzygy team advanced to the...
Community forums showcase mayoral and council candidates
Bike lanes. Street bumpouts. Signed petitions. Property taxes. Affordable housing. A new ice arena. A new high school. Bridge Square. The municipal liquor store. A new water treatment plant. Downtown development. Cannon River enhancements. Those are just some of the hot button issues Northfield voters wanted the candidates running for Northfield mayor and City Council (at large and Ward 2 offices) to discuss at two public forums held at two different Northfield locations last week. ...
Community mingles with Northfield police chief finalists
On June 25, the Northfield community was invited to meet the two finalists for Northfield police chief, Mikael Garland and Jeffrey Schroepfer. The event began at 6 p.m. at the Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., with the finalists mingling with the public. Promptly at 6:30 p.m., retiring Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott introduced the candidates, who then took turns answering a standard set of questions prepared in advance. At 7 p.m., community members were able again to meet with the candidates. They were asked...
Day of Caring volunteers offer Faribault, Northfield assistance, strength, caring
On Thursday afternoon, Mandy Jirak and Chris Duncan, both administrative assistants at Infants Remembered In Silence, IRIS, were busy explaining to the two volunteer teams what projects they could lend a hand to. One team from Daikin, a platinum sponsor of the annual Day of Caring event for Rice County United Way, would stain the front handicapped accessible walkway, while another team from Shattuck St. Mary’s would be organizing donated baby clothes, blankets and hats. Some of the volunteers would be deconstructing wedding dresses. ...
Officials renew warning about flooded roads as culvert fails
Several Rice County roads remain closed following days of heavy rain that caused area rivers and lakes to flood nearby properties, farmland and roads. Nine county roads were closed as of noon Thursday. Although two roads reopened Wednesday, a culvert failure on County Road 13 near Cannon Lake Wednesday afternoon closed a large section of road along the west side of the lake. County Highway and law enforcement officials caution...
County bans use of cannabis on county-owned property, plans dispensary moratorium
Those planning to use cannabis to boost their appetite for food at the Rice County Fair this year will need to do so beforehand and secure a ride. The ride is to avoid driving while under the effects of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gives users a “high” and can cause a wide range of effects, like boosting appetite or causing paranoia. The reason for taking the substance prior to attending the function is because the Rice County Board of Commissioners banned the...
Former cops open cannabis store in Dundas, featuring CBD, THC products
Before they decided on a store location in Dundas, Mike Hendricks and Kiel Rushton sat and watched the constant flow of traffic move in and out of the Kwik Trip at Hester Streets and Schilling Drive. They wanted just the right location for their local, high-end retail storefront that sells premium CBD and THC products to the cannabis community. Hendricks is from small town South Dakota, while Rushton is from...
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