'Investing in Youth,' Buddy Poppy Day, Elvis Concert: Best of the Blogs

At Patch, we care about what you have to say in your community. Every week we will be recognizing our bloggers on Northfield Patch, from cooking enthusiasts to local business owners, and everyone in between! If you’re interested in becoming a Local Voice on Northfield Patch, email Hannah Gruber at hannah.gruber@patch.com

Monday

Spring Clean Your 401(k)

You can Spring Clean your 401(k) too! (Ric Lager)

Red Cross Salutes Its Nurses During National Nurses Week

It’s National Nurses Week, a time set aside to focus attention on the many ways the nation’s registered nurses work to save lives and improve the health of millions. (Angela Storch)

Political Strategists and Co-Authors Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas Seek Common Ground in Carleton College Convocation Address

Political Strategists and Co-Authors Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas Seek Common Ground in Carleton College Convocation Address. (Jessica Johnson Paxton)

Elvis concert on Mother’s Day

Elvis concert on Mother’s Day with impersonator, Tony Redmond, at the American Legion in Faribault from 2 - 4 p.m. (Northfield Community Services)

Tuesday

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH A Day in the Life at Laura Baker

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH A Day in the Life at Laura Baker. (Jane Fenton)

HCI funds 15 “Investing in Youth” grants to benefit area youth

In April 2013, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved grants to support 15 projects designed to benefit Northfield youth. (Zach Pruitt)

Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?

Should you take the plunge? Some things to think about before you do. (Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development)

Wednesday

The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll

Come to our 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll benefitting Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy! We will have fun for all ages and abilities! (MN Chapter of FSMA)

Carleton College Presents Rare Performance by Key Members of the Minnesota Orchestra

Carleton College Presents Rare Performance by Key Members of the Minnesota Orchestra. (Jessica Johnson Paxton)

Thursday

Veterans of Foreign Wars Announces Buddy Poppy Day

VFW announces Poppy day. (Bill Murphy)

Friday

Northfield economy improves when you buy real estate

Local economy goes hand and hand with the homeownership. The opportunity to shop locally can only take place only if we do exactly that. (Bob Cross)

Teen Risk-Taking and the Developing Brain

Research about why a teen's brain is compatible with risk-taking, and what we can do to help them stay safe. (Mayor's Task Force)

Ethics Columnist Randy Cohen to Present Carleton Convocation

Ethics Columnist Randy Cohen to Present Carleton Convocation. (Jessica Johnson Paxton)

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Comes to Carleton College

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Comes to Carleton College. (Jessica Johnson Paxton)

Carleton College to hold Annual Empty Bowls Charitable Fundraiser

Carleton College to hold Annual Empty Bowls Charitable Fundraiser. (Jessica Johnson Paxton)

I know that you are still watching me and my kids. (Ric Lager)