Tuesday, May 15, 2012
German describes himself as tenacious, positive and active.
Editor's note: Throughout the school year Northfield Patch will profile Northfield High School senior athletes. Name German Vega What sports do you play during the year? Football and handball Positions: Running back Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Carles Puyol because he is very tenacious and he takes very seriously what he does. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Tenacious, positive and active What is your favorite subject in school? P.E. If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be and why? A fireman because that's what I want to be in the future and are people that I admire. What is your favorite quote and who said it? I don't have any. What song do you listen to before games to get …
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Monday, May 14, 2012
An informational meeting for the local entry in the Minnesota High School Cycling League is 7 p.m. Tuesday at Northfield High School.
Griff Wigley isn’t sure what to expect from Tuesday’s information meeting for the Cannon Valley Mountain Bike Team. Formation of the team—open to ninth- to 12th-graders in the Northfield, Faribault, Cannon Falls, Lonsdale and Red Wing area—has received plenty of media attention around town and in the Twin Cities. Whether that press coverage translates into more participants in bike saddles remains to be seen. “We’re hopeful, but you never know until D-Day,” said Wigley, one of the team's coaches. D-Day comes with Tuesday's meeting, which is slated for 7 p.m. in the Northfield High School cafeteria. Students and parents are invited. Wigley and fellow coach Sue Welch will lead local entry in the new Minnesota High School Cycling League, …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
The bill goes to Gov. Mark Dayton for his signature. The historic vote appears to end years-long drive for new stadium for the National Football League team.
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Thursday, May 10
UPDATE: The Minnesota Vikings appear to have scored a new stadium. On a 36-30 vote Thursday afternoon, the Minnesota Senate approved a financing bill for a new $975 million stadium in downtown Minneapolis for the Vikings. The legislation now heads to the desk of Gov. Mark Dayton, who has championed the stadium effort this year. The bill calls for the Vikings to pick up nearly half of the cost of the stadium, while the state and the City of Minneapolis will cover the rest. Both of Northfield's representatives in the Senate—Sen. Al DeKruif (R-District 25) and Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36)—voted no. ___________________________________ It appears that the Minnesota Senate is closing in on a vote on the final Minnesota Vikings stadium …
Both of Northfield’s representatives in the House—Rep. Kelby Woodard and Rep. Pat Garafalo—voted in favor of the bill, which faces a Senate vote today.
Both of Northfield’s representatives in the Minnesota House of Representatives voted to support the final Minnesota Vikings stadium financing plan that was approved early Thursday morning. Rep. Kelby Woodard (R-District 25B), who represents the majority of Northfield, and Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-District 36B), who represents the city’s lone precinct in Dakota County, were among 71 House members voting in favor. Sixty voted against the measure. A complete rundown of voting can be found by clicking here. The legislation approved by the House at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday was a revised financing plan written by a Minnesota Legislature conference committee on Wednesday. The conference committee was necessary because the House and Senate approved …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Sens. Al DeKruif and Dave Thompson, who represent Northfield, both voted no.
UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday approved a public subsidy package for a new Vikings stadium with a 38-28 vote. Sen. Al DeKruif (R-District 25), who represents the majority of Northfield, voted no on the measure. "I believe the state should be a facilitator in getting this Vikings stadium built," he said on Wednesday, but said he couldn't get behind the bill as presented. DeKruif said he's OK with some gambling involved—and is a support of Racino—but said he doesn't want to see general dollars as part of the equation. Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36), who represents the Dakota County precinct of Northfield, also voted no, saying he couldn't get behind the idea of relying on gambling money as some of the funding…
Monday, May 7, 2012
Chris Conklin, a 2011 graduate of St. Olaf, fired a 1-under 70 at Troy Burne Golf Club on Monday afternoon to win the first local qualifier for the US Open to move on to the sectional stage.
Chris Conklin, a 2011 graduate of St. Olaf, fired a 1-under 70 at Troy Burne Golf Club on Monday afternoon to win the first local qualifier for the US Open to move on to the sectional stage. Conklin was bogey-free over his final nine holes. He made back-to-back birdies on 11 and 12 before closing with six straight pars to finish 2-under par on the back. He opened the event with a birdie on the 600-yard, par-5 first hole before two bogies over his next three holes. He got back to even par with a birdie on the par-five fifth. There were 45 players in the local qualifier at Troy Burne. To play in a local qualifier one must be a professional golfer, or an amateur with a USGA men's handicap index of 1.4 or lower. Section qualifiers will …
Both of Northfield's state representatives voted yea on the measure Monday night.
UPDATE: 10:40 p.m. The Minnesota House on Monday approved a public subsidy package for a new Vikings stadium with a 73-58 vote. Rep. Kelby Woodard (R-District 25B), who represents the majority of Northfield, voted in favor of the measure. Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-District 36B), who represents the Dakota County precinct of Northfield, also voted in favor of the bill. Legislators debated for more than eight hours. As part of the plan, a Garofalo-proposed amendment calls for the state to pay $105 million less and the Vikings to pay for $105 million more. For complete details of the plan, head to TwinCities.com. The Senate is expected to take up its version of the bill on Tuesday. If the Senate approves the measure, a committee made up from …
The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo came through the south metro on Sunday, May 6.
Despite the threat of rain, most riders agreed: Conditions were ideal for this year's 46th Annual Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo. More than 3,000 participants took off from Lakeville North High School on Sunday morning for the annual ride. Jon Ridge, the executive director of Hostelling International, which organizes the ride, said the mood among this year's riders was excellent. "It's shaping out to be a great event," he said. Part race, part bike adventure, the Minnesota Ironman explores Lakeville and some of its southern neighbors by way of five different courses, including 17-, 30-, 50-, 68- and 100-mile routes. "It's for racers and it's for the family," Ridge said. The event attracts riders from around the …
The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo came through the south metro on Sunday, May 6.
Despite the threat of rain, most riders agreed: Conditions were ideal for this year's 46th Annual Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo. More than 3,000 participants took off from Lakeville North High School on Sunday morning for the annual ride. Jon Ridge, the executive director of Hostelling International, which organizes the ride, said the mood among this year's riders was excellent. "It's shaping out to be a great event," he said. Part race, part bike adventure, the Minnesota Ironman explores Lakeville and some of its southern neighbors by way of five different courses, including 17-, 30-, 50-, 68- and 100-mile routes. "It's for racers and it's for the family," Ridge said. The event attracts riders from around the …
The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo came through the south metro on Sunday, May 6.
Despite the threat of rain, most riders agreed: Conditions were ideal for this year's 46th Annual Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride and Minnesota Gran Fondo. More than 3,000 participants took off from Lakeville North High School on Sunday morning for the annual ride. Jon Ridge, the executive director of Hostelling International, which organizes the ride, said the mood among this year's riders was excellent. "It's shaping out to be a great event," he said. Part race, part bike adventure, the Minnesota Ironman explores Lakeville and some of its southern neighbors by way of five different courses, including 17-, 30-, 50-, 68- and 100-mile routes. "It's for racers and it's for the family," Ridge said. The event attracts riders from around the …
Corey Butler Jr.
11:15 pm on Monday, May 7, 2012
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