Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Involved in many aspects of the life of Northfield for many years, Freeman had battled health issues for some time. He passed away Monday night at the Northfield Retirement Center.
Northfield legend Dan Freeman, 72, has died. Freeman—well known for his involvement in many aspects of life in Northfield—passed away Monday night at the Northfield Retirement Center, according to a death notice released by the Benson and Langehough Funeral Home. Freeman had battled health issues for some time. But, according to a post written by his daughter Suzanne on his Facebook page April 26, his health unexpectedly took a turn for the worse in recent weeks. Very simply, his lungs are too scarred and damaged from his bouts with pneumonia, and there's just nothing they can do for him. He's continuing to get weaker and weaker. He'll likely remain at the same complex in Northfield. I'm so sorry to give you all this news. Suzanne …
Monday, April 22, 2013
The 2013 Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award Recipient is Emily Schmitz.
Editor's note: The following is a press release from The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee. The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee is pleased to announce that the 2013 Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award Recipient is Emily Schmitz. Emily has been involved in many volunteer efforts in our Northfield ranging from St Dominic Church, the Northfield Hospital Board, the League of Women voters, and many programs at the Community Action Center. At the CAC Emily has one special program that is dear to her heart and has dedicated many years to, the Christmas Sharing Program. Serving as ambassador for the CAC, she has raised thousands of dollars for the remarkable holiday gift program. Emily and her husband Peter and have lived in …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Heinricy received 41 percent of the vote.
TJ Heinricy is Northfield Patch’s 2012 Person of the Year. After nearly two weeks of voting in a poll on Patch, Heinricy received 41 percent of the vote (49 votes) from community members. In order to vote on the poll, a user had to be logged into Northfield Patch. If the person wasn't logged into the site when he or she voted, the vote did not count. Heinricy was one of eight names submitted when Patch asked readers to nominate people they thought were worthy of the honor, which were to based on their contributions to the community in the past year. On the line was a story about the chosen person’s giving spirit. As the top vote getter, Heinricy isn’t receiving an award, gift certificate or anything to that nature—just a little recognition…
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Here's a look back at what everyone was talking about in September.
We're four days into October, so what better time is there to look back at the busy month of September? There were a lot of big stories in September, so let's jump right into it show you the most viewed posts on Patch last month. PUBLIC SAFETY • Northfield Woman Sentenced in Death of 17-Month-Old Son • Dundas Man Charged with Repeatedly Abusing Rice County Jail Cellmate • UPDATED: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train • Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train • UPDATED: Man Killed by Train Identified • Man Convicted of Murder Charged with Stalking, Threatening Northfield Woman DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS • Heywood Recipient Molly Woehrlin Turns Spotlight Onto Community Builders • DJJD PHOTOS: Townie Night • VIDEO: St. Olaf Viking Chorus at the DJJD…
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.
DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS • PHOTOS: Thrills, Chills at DJJD Carnival • DJJD: 'Perfect' Day for 5K and 15K Race • VIDEO: St. Olaf Viking Chorus at the DJJD Parade • DJJD PHOTOS: Vintage 1870 Base Ball • PHOTOS: 2012 Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade • VIDEO: 2012 Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade • DJJD: A Look Back at This Year's Gathering 9/11 OBSERVANCE • Remembering 9/11: Five Things to Know About Patriot Day • Patriot Day: Northfield Soldiers Share 9/11 Stories, Photos • Patriot Day: Revisiting Northfield's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony POLICE/FIRE • Police Blotter: Downtown Assaults, Drug Activity, Fight • Sheriff: Suspect Flees Police Through Northfield, Calls 911 When Car Breaks Down • Police Blotter: Hwy. 3 Accident, …
Monday, September 10, 2012
Northfield had a perfect late-summer day on Sunday for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade.
Editor's note: Be sure to check out all our DJJD coverage on our 2012 roundup page. Northfield had a perfect late-summer day on Sunday for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade. More than 140 entries participated as the parade moved north on Division Street from Northfield High School to the Northfield Public Library. See video of the Grand Parade. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Northfield had a perfect late-summer day on Sunday for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade.
Editor's note: Be sure to check out all our DJJD coverage on our 2012 roundup page. Northfield had a perfect late-summer day on Sunday for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade. More than 140 entries participated as the parade moved north on Division Street from Northfield High School to the Northfield Public Library. See photos of the Grand Parade. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Northfield Public Library
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Northfield had a perfect late-summer day on Sunday for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade.
Editor's note: Be sure to check out all our DJJD coverage on our 2012 roundup page. The St. Olaf College Viking Chorus (first-year men) once again marched in the Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade on Sunday and were accompanied by former members of the ensemble who are still on campus. Last year, the group marched with nearly 150 guys singing Fram Fram (the college hymn), Um! Yah! Yah! (the college fight song), and Happy Birthday, and ended up winning first place in the entertainment division of the parade. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
In a vintage base ball game, the lingo and rules of the 1870s era are used.
Editor's note: Be sure to stick with Patch and bookmark our 2012 DJJD roundup page as we bring you coverage all weekend. Under a sunny sky, two teams went back—way back—on Saturday in a vintage base ball game (yes, two words). At Old Memorial Park, the Northfield Silver Stars took on the St. Croix Base Ball Club in 1870 base ball rules, more than appropriate for the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration, which recalls the failed bank raid attempt by the James-Younger Gang in 1876. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Old Memorial Park
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About 500 people walked and ran in the annual DJJD races.
Editor's note: Be sure to stick with Patch and bookmark our 2012 DJJD roundup page as we bring you coverage all weekend. About 500 people participated in the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days 5K and 15K races today. With clear skies and temperatures in the 50s, Sunday was an ideal morning for the race. The race is a benefit for the Northfield Area Foundation. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter The top five male finishers in the 5K race were: Adam Konopka, 27, Northfield, 17:06 Sean Fox, 43, Northfield, 18:12 Adam Carlsen, 20, Mounds View, 18:14 Joseph Amerman, 24, Northfield, 18:44 Seth Anderson, 22, Minnesota Lake, 19:28 The top five female finishers in the 5K race were: Janet Smith…
Gretchen Freeman
11:08 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Wonderful articles written about Dan. One correction - Ryann (Wednesday's update) is Dan's granddaughter, not grandson. They were especially close and talked to each other daily with phone calls between Northfield and New York. more ›