September 18, 2011 – 7:05 pm
The cyberbullying video PSA contest needs your vote! This summer, many local youth produced videos about responsible technology use and avoiding cyberbullying. We have posted the 10 finalists here. Vote for your favorite from September 19-30. The top vote getter will receive one of the $200 prizes! Share the link. Watch the videos. Cast your [...]
September 15, 2011 – 3:23 pm
The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition needs your help to find and recognize PROJECT PREVENTION SUPPORTERS in our community. A Project Prevention Supporter is someone who has helped provide support for a healthier life in our community…..someone who helps reduce risk factors for alcohol and drug abuse, someone who supports those working on recovery, someone [...]
August 11, 2011 – 12:44 pm
It’s not too late! Only FOUR DAYS REMAIN to submit your public service announcement (PSA) around cyberbullying and/or responsible technology use. The contest is open to those of all ages. The videos should be 30-90 seconds in length and can be aimed at a youth audience, or can be focused on what parents and other [...]
InCommons announced last week its 30 statewide recipients of the 2011 Minnesota Community Pride Showcase. And three of the 30 winners came from Rice County! The recipients are recognized for their innovative and collaborative work to improve Minnesota towns and neighborhoods. The three winners with Rice County connections were: Northfield LINK Center (a collaboration between [...]
Have you started making your PSA yet?!?! It’s not too late to enter and win a $200 prize! Northfield youth and adults alike are encouraged to create a short (30-90 second) video to help prevent cyberbullying and promote responsible technology use. The videos can be aimed at a youth audience, or can be focused on [...]
Community members are invited to come visit the Summer PLUS program this Wednesday (July 13). Stop by the Northfield Middle School between 10:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. You will get a tour of the program from one of the high school PLUS Fellows and will be able to see this amazing program in action! Summer [...]
Technology has changed the world. Through cell phones, texting, tweeting, Facebook posts, Skype and other methods we can stay connected to friends and family around the world. Students can do research for a class project from almost anywhere. Professionals can work from home, or even post a blog for Northfield HCI from a small town [...]
At their May 2011 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support four projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. Funded applicants included: Nicholas Gonnerman for GPS Check-out. Nicholas would like to have individual GPS units available to the community to check-out in order to explore Northfield in a [...]
Don’t forget! This Thursday (May 19, 2011) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., behavioral expert and parent educator Kirk Martin and his son will be coming to Northfield. Their workshop is titled, “Ready to Be A Courageous Parent? Stop Defiance, Yelling & Power Struggles.” This practical, humorous, and life-changing workshop will be held at the Northfield [...]
At their April 2011 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support five projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth. Funded applicants included: Ashleigh Cimino for Japan Relief. Ashleigh and other sophomores at Northfield High School – with help from teacher, Sarah Swan-McDonald – are raising money to aid victims of the [...]
