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Shari Setchell is Making A Difference
December 19, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized local choreographer and director Shari Setchell with the “Making A Difference” award for nearly two decades of sharing and inspiring the art of dance in our community. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Shari’s influence […]
HCI Receives 2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation
November 15, 2017
We are incredibly honored to have been named a winner of the 2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Many thanks to all of our partners, collaborators, and champions for supporting HCI and our collective mission to help all youth thrive. Read all about the Bush Prize here.
Local Pediatricians are Making A Difference
October 25, 2017
Local Pediatricians are Making A Difference Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized local physicians Dr. Todd Amunrud, Dr. Ben Flannery, Dr. Heidi Kram and Dr. Tim Hogan with the “Making A Difference” award for their assistance with the launch of the Reach Out and Read program. The award is given to community members or organizations […]
Eric Johnson is Making a Difference
August 24, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative recently recognized Eric Johnson, who spearheaded the building of Northfield’s book bike with the July/August Making a Difference award. The award is given out to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Teresa Jensen, Northfield Public Library’s director of library and IT services, credited […]
Northfield Schools Child Nutrition Staff is Making a Difference
June 1, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative recognized the Northfield Public Schools child nutrition staff with the April/May 2017 Making a Difference Award. The award is given monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. The entire staff of Child Nutrition in the Northfield school district received the award for […]
HCI Partners with Youthprise and the City of Northfield
May 19, 2017
HCI is proud to partner with Youthprise and the City of Northfield on the Youth First initiative. One of the key components of this work is to promote youth engagement, ensuring youth have seats at the community’s decision-making tables. In 2014-15, there were 19 high school students serving on local boards and commissions. Today, that […]
Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post 3300 is Making a Difference
February 7, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Chris Matek and Brian Kramer, advisors of Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post 3300, with the January 2017 “Making a Difference” Award. The award is given out to community members or organizations that help to make Northfield an even better place for young people. The Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post […]
Dundas Dome Donates Grand Opening Proceeds to Youth Sports Collaborative
January 26, 2017
The Dundas Dome held its Grand Opening on December 17, 2016. The dome was open from 4:00 to 6:30 for community members and their families to check out the facility and get some exercise. Bouncy houses were available for the kids, along with soccer nets, inflatable body balls, badminton and plenty of open space to […]
Northfield Shares is Making a Difference
January 18, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Northfield Shares, and its work related to the Cannon River floodwaters in Northfield, with the November and December 2016 “Making a Difference” Award. The award is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help to make Northfield an even better place for young people. Northfield Shares, the […]
The Northfield School District seeks your input
November 30, 2016
The Northfield Public Schools want to hear from you! Share your anonymous feedback with district leaders through this ThoughtExchange between now and December 7. Thanks for reading and for sharing this with others in your network! Greetings, Northfield Public Schools would like to hear what you think about our schools and to better understand what is […]