Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The results are in and Dana Graham is Northfield's new mayor.
The results are in and Dana Graham is Northfield's new mayor. Graham received 4,947 votes and defeated Councilor Rhonda Pownell, who received 3,461 votes. "First of all I want to thank Rhonda for running a very positive campaign and I look forward to working with her on the Council," Graham said when told the results by Northfield Patch. "I'm going to work very hard to show the people that their votes tonight are justified. We're going to do some good things in the next four years." Graham previously served on the Northfield City Council and was defeated by 13 votes in the 2008 At-Large race. In the Council races, David Ludescher narrowly defeated Betsey Buckheit on Tuesday night for the At-Large council position. With nearly 7,800 votes …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Here's a cheat sheet so you know when you can vote, where you can vote and who's asking for your vote.
Nov. 6 has been circled on the calendar for some time. Finally, Election Day is here. Northfield Patch has created a guide so you know when you can vote, where you can vote and who's asking for your vote. On this post you'll find a breakdown of the races and issues with several links that'll lead you to more information on Patch and other sources. Words that are blue are links that will bring you to more information. Be sure to keep your browser on Patch on Election Day as we bring you updates throughout the day and share results as they come in. Voting is open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Because of redistricting this year, some voters have shifted precincts, wards and polling locations. If you're still not able to …
In their only forum of the campaign season, Northfield School Board candidates Dan Cupersmith, Rob Hardy, Ellen Iverson, Anne Maple and Noel Stratmoen met Oct. 26 in front of students and community members at Northfield High School.
In their only forum of the campaign season, Northfield School Board candidates Dan Cupersmith, Rob Hardy, Ellen Iverson, Anne Maple and Noel Stratmoen met Oct. 26 in front of students and community members at Northfield High School. The forum was hosted by the Mayor's Youth Council. You can also find all the information you need to be informed for Election Day in our Voter's Guide. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
In this short video, the five candidates, who are each asking for your vote on Nov. 6, share their thoughts.
Northfield school board candidates Dan Cupersmith, Rob Hardy, Ellen Iverson, Anne Maple and Noel Stratmoen recently met with members of the Mayor's Youth Council to answer a simple question: If elected, what would you do for youth? In this short video, the five candidates, who are each asking for your vote on Nov. 6, share their thoughts. You can also find out more information about all candidates in Northfield-related races by checking out our election guide. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
In this video, Anne Maple, a candidate for the Northfield School Board, tells you why you should vote for her.
No questions. Sixty-three seconds. Why should you be elected? It was that simple. Northfield Patch spent the past few weeks meeting with candidates in Northfield-related races to have them tell you, the constituent, why you should vote for them in their respective races. They could talk about anything they wanted: their experience, the issues or why they're a better option than their opponents. We wanted to take this approach because if you ran into a candidate on the street and he or she had your attention for a minute, what would they say to get your vote? In this video, Anne Maple, a candidate for the Northfield School Board, tells you why you should vote for her. Also be sure to read the Patch Q&A with Maple. Each day through Nov. 2 …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Rob Hardy is one of five candidates seeking a seat on the Northfield School Board.
Five candidates are vying for your support to be elected to the Northfield School Board, which has four open seats this election. They are: Patch asked candidates to respond to a series of questions. Below, you will find responses from Hardy. Responses are written by the candidates and have not been edited by Patch. In the coming weeks we'll run more Q&As and video interviews for candidates who are on Nov. 6's ballot in Northfield-related races. You can also find out more information about the candidates by checking out our election guide for all election-related stories. Age: 47 Family: wife Clara and sons Will (NHS ’10) and Peter (NHS ’12) Education: B.A., Oberlin College (1986); Ph.D., Brown University (1991) Occupation: freelance …
Dan Cupersmith is one of five candidates seeking a seat on the Northfield School Board.
Five candidates are vying for your support to be elected to the Northfield School Board, which has four open seats this election. They are: Patch asked candidates to respond to a series of questions. Below, you will find responses from Cupersmith. Responses are written by the candidates and have not been edited by Patch. In the coming weeks we'll run more Q&As and video interviews for candidates who are on Nov. 6's ballot in Northfield-related races. You can also find out more information about the candidates by checking out our election guide for all election-related stories. Age: 43 Family: Wife, 1 step daughter, and 1 step son Education: BS in Accounting Occupation: Director in a Software Consulting Firm Why are you running for a seat …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Noel Stratmoen is one of five candidates seeking a seat on the Northfield School Board.
Five candidates are vying for your support to be elected to the Northfield School Board, which has four open seats this election. They are: Patch asked candidates to respond to a series of questions. Below, you will find responses from Stratmoen, who is an incumbent. Responses are written by the candidates and have not been edited by Patch. In the coming weeks we'll run more Q&As and video interviews for candidates who are on Nov. 6's ballot in Northfield-related races. You can also find out more information about the candidates by checking out our election guide for all election-related stories. Age: 71 Family: Lois and I moved to Northfield in 1965 and raised two boys here. Todd and his family now live in Brookings, SD, and Shane and his…
Anne Maple is one of five candidates seeking a seat on the Northfield School Board.
Five candidates are vying for your support to be elected to the Northfield School Board, which has four open seats this election. They are: Patch asked candidates to respond to a series of questions. Below, you will find responses from Maple, who is an incumbent. Responses are written by the candidates and have not been edited by Patch. In the coming weeks we'll run more Q&As and video interviews for candidates who are on Nov. 6's ballot in Northfield-related races. You can also find out more information about the candidates by checking out our election guide for all election-related stories. Age: 55 Family: Husband: Scott Carpenter, French Professor at Carleton College; Son: Paul Carpenter, NHS Class of 2007, and Carleton College Class of…
Ellen Iverson is one of five candidates seeking a seat on the Northfield School Board.
Five candidates are vying for your support to be elected to the Northfield School Board, which has four open seats this election. They are: Patch asked candidates to respond to a series of questions. Below, you will find responses from Iverson, who is an incumbent. Responses are written by the candidates and have not been edited by Patch. In the coming weeks we'll run more Q&As and video interviews for candidates who are on Nov. 6's ballot in Northfield-related races. You can also find out more information about the candidates by checking out our election guide for all election-related stories. Age: 46 years old Family: Todd Iverson, husband of 22 years; Ian Iverson, son grade 11 at Northfield High School; and Emma Iverson, daughter grade …
Corey Butler Jr.
5:09 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks for the comment, Dan. I appreciate you taking the time to do that as well as blogging on Patch and helping folks get to know you better throughout the campaign with our video interview and Q&A. Do you plan to get involved with the schools or community in any other ways? more ›