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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.
Youthprise Announces $579,000 Grant to Regional Youth-Serving Coalition in Southeast Minnesota
April 26, 2016
Social Innovation Fund Grant Supports Career Pathways for Minnesota Youth Youthprise announced a 3-year grant totaling $579,000 to “Tri-City Bridges to the Future”, a new collaborative in Northfield, Faribault, and Red Wing, including the MN Correctional Facility-Red Wing. The initiative will offer career pathways approaches for 85 youth ages 14-24 in the three cities who are […]
May is Bike Month! Affordable bike locks now available in Northfield.
April 22, 2016
May is Bike Month. Be prepared with safety gear at an affordable price. Kryptonite bike locks are now available for $8 at two locations in Northfield. They can be purchased at Northfield Public Schools Community Services, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mondays through Fridays, and also at Northfield EMS (ambulance garage), […]