December 12, 2011 – 5:29 pm
Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and Ann Gregory-Bjorklund are the November recipients of the Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) “Making a Difference” Award. The award celebrates those groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. The Gregory-Bjorklunds were recognized for encouraging and supporting youth through the arts. Bob, who recently directed a cast [...]
December 8, 2011 – 9:31 am
The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) has been selected for a fantastic opportunity by Northfield’s Wireless World. Note the new dates! Now through December 10, please visit Verizon Wireless World (400 W. 5th Street – next to Caribou Coffee). All proceeds (100% of retail value) from accessory sales during these three days will be donated [...]
December 6, 2011 – 3:22 pm
Northfield youth, now is a great time to look through your closets and see which of your winter clothes could find a new home! The Mayor’s Youth Council is sponsoring a winter clothing drive to help increase donations of winter wear to the Clothes Closet. Here is how local teens can help: High school students [...]
December 5, 2011 – 10:56 am
HCI has been selected for a fantastic opportunity by Northfield’s Wireless World. On December 8, 9, and 10, please visit Verizon Wireless World (400 W. 5th Street – next to Caribou Coffee). All proceeds (100% of retail value) from accessory sales during these three days will be donated to HCI. 100%! Thus, if you buy [...]
December 1, 2011 – 5:43 pm
What do you call someone who has helped provide support for a healthier life in our community by reducing risk factors for alcohol and drug abuse, supporting recovery and building assets for our youth and other community members? The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition calls them Project Prevention Champions. The Coalition will be honoring [...]
November 9, 2011 – 10:45 am
The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition is sponsoring a training on the impact of energy drinks on youth. The training will be offered twice on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. It will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Northfield Community Resource Center (RSVP required). It will be repeated from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Faribault Middle [...]
November 6, 2011 – 8:42 am
Chuck Perkins, a volunteer coach with the Northfield High School Raiders football team, is the September/October 2011 recipient of the Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) “Making a Difference” Award. The award celebrates those groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. “We’ve often referred to him as our positive energy [...]
November 3, 2011 – 10:18 am
On November 8, voters in the Northfield School District will be asked to vote on operating and capital projects levies to support the Northfield Public Schools. High school students in the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) recognized that while there has been considerable community discussion about the levy, the voice and opinions of local youth have [...]
October 31, 2011 – 7:53 am
The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition is sponsoring a training on the impact of energy drinks on youth. The training will be offered twice on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. It will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Northfield Community Resource Center (RSVP required). It will be repeated from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Faribault Middle [...]
October 12, 2011 – 2:29 pm
For the third time overall and second consecutive year, Northfield has been named as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by the Amercia’s Promise Alliance. Sponsored by ING, the competition recognizes communities across the country that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and providing service and support to their youth. “In [...]
