Local Voices: Skateboard Park, Social Media, Give to the Max

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It was another great week for the Local Voices section. Most of this week's submissions revolved around Give to the Max Day. However, we did receive a couple good reads from school board member-elect Rob Hardy. In one post, he wrote about the work he's putting in before officially being sworn in as a board member in January; the other post is about the progress of the proposed skateboard park. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

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UPDATED: Northfield Nonprofits See Results on Give to the Max Day

Here's an updated look at Northfield-area nonprofits for Give to the Max Day.

UPDATED: 2 p.m. Friday Once again, Northfield made out like a bandit. Thursday's annual Give to the Max Day saw thousands of donors hand over their hard-earned money to support area nonprofits.  For the third straight year, St. Olaf College was the top college/university for donations. More than 1,300 people donated $233,351 to St. Olaf. The top spot garnered a $12,500 bonus for the college. "We are deeply thankful to the alumni, parents, and friends who made this happen," said Tracy Fossum, director of the St. Olaf Fund. "Their enthusiastic generosity helps provide the margin of excellence that distinguishes the St. Olaf experience from the rest." Rice County Habitat for Humanity raised nearly $18,000 on the backs of 41 donors and Prairie…

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Northfield Nonprofits Share Their Stories for Give to the Max Day

We asked and they shared. Here are stories of Northfield-area nonprofits who are asking for your support.

For more than a week now we've been running Local Voices submissions from area nonprofit leaders to help them promote their organizations ahead of Give to the Max Day. Each year, a 24-hour period—known as Give to the Max Day, which starts at midnight Thursday, Nov. 15, this year—allows for everyone to flex their philanthropic muscle and offers hourly $1,000 bonuses for organizations receiving donations during that time. One $10,000 "golden ticket" bonus will be handed out as well. Also, through local donations, five Northfield-only golden tickets worth $1,000 will be handed out to area nonprofits. Last year, 47,539 people donated roughly $13.6 million to 4,000 nonprofits statewide during the day. As promised, we told those who submitted …

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Corey Butler Jr.

8:05 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Thanks, Kristen. The list above is those who shared their stories in our Local Voice section. I also included a link to the nonprofits in the 55057 zip code.   more ›

Northfield Gears Up for Give to the Max Day

It's that time of the year again to Give to the Max for Northfield-area nonprofits.

Tis the season of giving. For the past three years, GiveMN.org has given everyday folks the opportunity to easily donate online to their favorite nonprofit groups, including hundreds of efforts in Northfield. The best part? Each year, a 24-hour period—known as Give to the Max Day, which starts at midnight Thursday, Nov. 15, this year—allows for everyone to flex their philanthropic muscle and offers hourly $1,000 bonuses for organizations receiving donations during that time. One $10,000 "golden ticket" bonus will be handed out as well. Also, through local donations, five Northfield-only golden tickets worth $1,000 will be handed out to area nonprofits. Last year, 47,539 people donated roughly $13.6 million to 4,000 nonprofits statewide …

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Nonprofit Leaders: We Want to Help You Raise Money on Give to the Max Day

Find out how you can use Northfield Patch to reach the community.

This is a notice for all Northfield-area nonprofit leaders: Share your story with us. In the past 18 months, Northfield Patch has received 900 submissions for our Local Voices section. In there, you will find words of wisdom from your neighbors, business owners, stay-at-home moms, government officials and many, many more people who a simple label can't describe. With Give to the Max Day coming up on Nov. 15—where hundreds of thousands of dollars will flow to our local nonprofits and colleges—Northfield Patch wants to give you an opportunity to share your organization's story and why people should offer it a gift. We want to help you raise money. Last year, $13.6 million was raised in Minnesota on GTMD, with GiveMN.org, the group behind the…

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Local Voices: Give to the Max Day, Thanksgiving Dinner, Elections

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It was another great week for the Local Voices section. Let's jump right in! (Click on the links to read the posts.) Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

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Northfield Week in Review: Kettle Campaign, New Downtown Business, Patch Turns 1

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

COMMUNITY • VIDEO: Celebrating 100 Years of the St. Olaf Christmas Festival • Northfield Student Will Appear on Field at Vikings Game • Happy Birthday to Northfield Patch • Rice County Salvation Army Rings in the Holiday Season • Dakota County Vietnam Veterans: Lakeville's Bruce McRae, Airforce Reserve with Operation Babylift • Ready for a Winter Ornament Hunt, DJJD Style? • Northfield Gives to the Max—And Then Some • The Most Recent Northfield Deaths—Nov. 16, 2011 • Northfield Parents Talk: Does Your Child Hunt? • NHS DECA Club Partners with Northfield YMCA • New Children's Boutique Opens on Division Street • The Most Recent Northfield Births—Nov. 14, 2011 • Patch Poll: When Do You Turn on the Heat? • Arden Hills Bank Robbed; Suspect's …

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Support Northfield Nonprofits During Give to the Max Day

Goodbye Blue Monday on Wednesday will play host to a collaborative effort of 18 Northfield nonprofits looking to get patrons to donate.

Tis the season of giving. For the past two years, giveMN.org has given everyday folks the opportunity to easily donate online to their favorite nonprofit groups. The best part? Each year, a 24-hour period—known as Give to the Max Day, which starts 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, this year—brings in added bonuses for organizations receiving donations during that time. This year, giveMN.org will hand out $4,161,929 in incentives for groups that meet benchmarks for individual donations and dollars raised. GiveMN will also hand out $1,000 every hour to a random group. Goodbye Blue Monday on Wednesday will play host to a collaborative effort of 18 Northfield nonprofits looking to get patrons to donate. From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. you can stop in to …

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