Thursday, May 23, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Rosemount.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here is Patch's roundup of movies playing at Lakeville 21 Theatre, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. The Hangover Part III One sentence plot: "The Hangover Part III" is the third and final film in director Todd Phillips' record-shattering comedy franchise. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 88 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 27 Reviews: "The first movie left you with an exhilarating rush. All that Part III leaves is, well, a hangover." Rolling Stone Full Review "The Hangover Part III gives off such a stench of creative decay that it hardly seems …
The heavy home-selling season is starting to ramp up.
Median home prices in the Twin Cities are continuing to climb, year over year, and the heavy home-selling season is now upon us. Through the courtesy of Zilow, Northfield Patch can keep you up to date on what is selling in your town.
What's Northfield selling on the web?
In this feature, we take a look at the "best" Northfield ads on craigslist. Now, best is a very subjective term. But we'll bring to you items that range Certified Organic Veggie Plants - By the Flat - $20 Gardens of Eagan has full flats available of heirloom and hybrid certified organic tomatoes, herbs, alliums, lettuces and brassicas now available. These are high quality nursery stock plants -- perfect for growers and gardeners alike. Please email to learn more about varieties and times for pickup. We are located a few short miles from Northfield, and thirty five minutes from the metro area. We do no retail sales on the farm. Interested buyers must contact us via email. We look forward to hearing from you. Mad Magazines # 413 414 416 417 …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
In the past week, two Division Street businesses—Sisters Ugly and Fine Threads Classic and Casual Clothing—announced on the social media site that they intend to go out of business.
Another downtown Northfield business has announced on Facebook its intention to close. On Monday, Fine Threads Classic and Casual Clothing owner Joyce Hoogenakker announced on social media that a going-out-of-business sale would start on Wednesday. Here is that post: I just want all of the friends that I have made both from this page and coming into Fine Threads to know that I will be closed tomorrow to mark for my going out of business sale that will start Wed. May 22nd. Thank you all for your support of my business over the past 9 years and for all the friends I have made while working in the same building for 26 years. You were not just customers you have become my friends. Remember, Wed. the sale starts, pass it on to your friends. …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Longtime owner Ray Cox sold the business to Chris Kennelly on May 1.
A longtime Northfield construction contracting business has changed hands. Ray Cox sold Northfield Construction Company to Chris Kennelly on May 1. The transaction was announced in a press release dated Monday. According to that press release, Cox has been with Northfield Construction since it was established in 1972. He will remain with the company through 2014 to handle day-to-day operations. In addition to his building and renovation endeavors at Northfield Construction, Cox has been active in Northfield government and politics over the years. He has served on the Northfield Planning Commission, Northfield Board of Education and, most recently, the Minnesota House of Representatives. In the press release, Rays says he expects a smooth …
Minimize your costs at the gas pump with this helpful guide to the lowest gas prices in the city.
Seeing your bill at the gas pump climb to $50, $60 or even $70? The Minnesota statewide average gas price is $4.27—the highest in the lower 48 states, according to a Monday report in the Pioneer Press. Northfield's gas prices roughly mirror the state's predicament, with per-gallon prices at many stations hovering at or a bit below the average. Wondering where to go for the cheapest gas in Northfield? Here are a handful of local stations with the lowest gas prices on Monday morning, according to gasbuddy.com. Editor's note: Gas prices can change several times throughout the day, therefore there may be discrepencies between what is shown here and what the price is when you stop at a station. Where do you usually go for the lowest gas prices…
Sunday, May 19, 2013
See what homes recently sold in your town.
The Twin Cities housing market continued on a roll in April with Northfield following suit. Although the number of completed sales fell 35 percent in April compared with the same month a year ago, Northfield posted a median sales price of $172,500, an 11 percent year-over-year increase, according to data from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. The following is a list of recent home sales in Northfield. The sold information is courtesy of Edina Realty Inc. 29 Jefferson Drive Sold for: $196,500, Bedrooms: 3, Baths: 3. Agency: Professional Pride Realty. 713 Quie Lane Sold for: $331,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3. Agency: Edina Realty. 1201 Sunset Court Sold for: $172,900, Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3. Agency: Professional Pride Realty LLC…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Rosemount.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here is Patch's roundup of movies playing at Lakeville 21 Theatre, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinema and Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Star Trek into Darkness One sentence plot: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 89 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 86 Reviews: "Abrams boldly goes into Star Trek Into Darkness, and crushes it again. It's more fun and more intense, …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
What's Northfield selling on the web?
In this feature, we take a look at the "best" Northfield ads on craigslist. Now, best is a very subjective term. But we'll bring to you items that range from the strange to the collectible to the helpful in a weekly post. 1916 Kohler Sink - $200 1916 Kohler sink with original faucet & soap dish. Good condition. Please email. Cash only. Vintage Stereo - $125 Vintage Stereo 1977 JVC Rack System. It is an Integrated System-JVC Amplifier Model JA-S11G--- JVC Tuner Model JT-V11G. Sanyo model TP-728 Turntable, and Technics SB 5000-A Nice Sounding Speakers. All the Manuals are included. Pacific Laser Systems PLS360 Kit - $500 Fully self leveling, the PLS360 provides a continuous 360 degree line of reference. The PLS360 offers one button set up …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Also in this week's headlines, a possible monastery in the south metro and a dribbling duo. Plus, Patch says farewell to Mr. Northfield.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. EHS Grads Will Dribble Across Minnesota on Awareness Mission Alex Daley and Matt Scott want to bring soccer fields, sustainability and social change to urban areas in the U.S.—and are about to embark on a trans-Minnesota journey to spread the word. On Eve of Outlet Mall, Jensen's Supper Club Seeks Reinvention Jensen's plans to invest as much as $900,000 into a series of internal and external renovations designed to expand parking and update the 17-year-old restaurant's ambiance. Neighborhood's Affordable Housing Development Fears Unfounded, Officials Say A 50-unit housing development…
