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Roger Jenni Investing in Youth Grant Announced
October 31, 2016
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) announces the award of the second Roger Jenni Investing in Youth Grant. The grant, named in memory of long-time Northfield band instructor Dr. Roger Jenni, is awarded to Investing in Youth applicants wishing to share the love of music with local youth. The October grant will be given to Low-Incidence High […]
Tom Bisel is Making a Difference
September 24, 2016
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Tom Bisel, owner of Downtown Bicycles in Northfield, with the September 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. Downtown Bicycles, formerly Fit to be TRI’d, began in 2009 as […]
The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition needs your help to find and recognize PREVENTION CHAMPIONS in our community.
September 1, 2016
A Prevention Champion is someone who has helped provide support for a healthier life for young people in our community – someone who helps reduce risk factors for alcohol and drug abuse, someone who supports recovery, or someone who builds assets for our youth and other community members. They can be our friends, our neighbors, […]
Recovery’s Got Talent! Friday, August 19 at the Northfield Arts Guild
August 15, 2016
Join this local competition to raise awareness about those in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse. Now in its fourth year, Recovery’s Got Talent is open to anyone in Southern Minnesota — those in recovery and anyone who supports those who are! Consider signing up for the contest or attending the show on Friday, August […]
TORCH named finalist for national Latino student success award
August 9, 2016
The Northfield Tackling Obstacles and Raising College Hopes (TORCH) program was named today as one of twenty “2016 National Finalists for Examples of Excelencia,” an initiative honoring America’s top programs that increase academic opportunities and increase achievement for Latino students.
Northfield’s John Stenz and Heather Poush are making a difference
August 1, 2016
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized John Stenz, FORCE America president, and Heather Poush, FORCE America executive administrative assistant, with the July 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. Stenz and Poush were given […]
Mayor Graham Discusses Northfield Promise
July 8, 2016
In this “Minute with the Mayor” video Mayor Graham describes Northfield Promise as a community-wide collaboration to make sure EVERY child reaches their full potential. He also explains what it is not. Check it out!
Keith Nohava and Will Howard are Making a Difference
June 27, 2016
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Keith Nohava and Will Howard, custodians at Greenvale Park Elementary School, with the June 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.
Dr. Richardson’s Retirement Celebration – May 31
May 16, 2016
Dr. Chris Richardson will retire as superintendent of the Northfield Public Schools in June. Dr. Richardson has been an important champion for young people in our community — and a wonderful friend to HCI. We hope you will attend a retirement celebration on behalf of Dr. Richardson on Tuesday, May 31.
Laura Goodwin is Making a Difference
May 15, 2016
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Laura Goodwin, Autism and the Arts Coordinator and instructor at the Northfield Arts Guild, with the May 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.