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Feedback Friday is a where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week.
In this feature called "Feedback Friday," we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week.  Early Record Book, St. John's Lutheran Church Photos Now Online Betsy GasiorHow wonderful, Ariel! This is the Church my family and I belong to. While we have a neat historical display in the lobby, many of these have never been seen by the Congregation (at least in the 10 years we've been members since moving here). I'm excited to view them! :) Northfield Parents Talk: How Do You…
This is a weekly feature called "Feedback Friday" where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. Trio of New Businesses Join Downtown Dr. Jacob ConwayMy mother just got a bracelet that she LOVES from Makeshift Accessories! Good luck to you Devin! Your work is great!  Arlen MalechaWELCOME to all these three new businessesand A+ Tattoo who recently opened in the 500 Block of Division St. A local merchant stopped into our real estate office (Coldwell Banker South …
This is a weekly feature called "Feedback Friday" where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. — — — Patch’s question on Facebook: Who's watching/watched the [presidential] debate? What did you think? One candidate stronger than the other? Nancy Nichols HensleyObama is the only one who makes sense. and doesn't look terrified! Jennifer Gilligan EdwardsMitt nailed it! Jana Ritch KaneI prefer to look beyond the looks at the heart and meat of the issues at hand…
In this weekly feature we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. LTE: Council Shouldn't Discuss Minnesota Marriage Amendment Bill McGrathI personally am voting against the gay marriage amendment. I hope that the members of the council vote against the amendment, as individuals. But if the council itself takes a position -- either way -- on this matter, you will be setting a precedent. If so, you can expect our group to get in line. We will be asking the city …
This is a weekly feature called "Feedback Friday" where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. Roundabouts: What Do You Think? Christine Timonen Not a fan of them but if drivers know how to use them they can be useful at times Matthew Rich The St. Olaf roundabout is poorly marked if you're approaching it from the Hwy 19 entrance. Several drivers, including myself, have been misdirected by the signage. Nancy Nichols Hensley They are every where in England. Jake…
This is a weekly feature called "Feedback Friday" where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. Motorcycle, Car Collide at 5th and Washington Streets Tim Freeland:Looks like the bike was either bright yellow or green in color. Guess that "bright color" technique didn't work well. Rob Hardy:I have lived near this intersection for over twenty years, and have seen many collisions and countless near collisions there. I have asked the city to make it a four-way stop…
This is a weekly feature called "Feedback Friday" where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. Handgun Permits on the Rise in Northfield, Rice County Danny Urban: Nope, not at all. If you look at the statistics crime has become lower in areas that offer the conceal and carry permits. Also people that do have them and commit crimes are in the .01% range if I remember right. When I tool the class they said there were like 176, 000 people in MN that had them. 24 …
We're kicking off a new weekly feature called "Feedback Friday" where we let you know what your neighbors have been saying on our Facebook page, to us on Twitter and in the Northfield Patch comment section about the stories from the past week. ARTech Changes Name to Arcadia Charter School Maisie: Well, when I went to ARTech, I felt it was very much an arts and technology based school. I am sure the name change would not have happened if Dom Fucci didn't have to leave. He was basically THE art and the technology department.  I believe ARTech sounds much better than this new Arcadia name. …

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