Local Voices: What Winter Walk Means to One Writer

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It was another great week for the Local Voices section. Sandy Vesledahl from the Prairie's Edge Humane Society shared the story of Joy the dog; Brenton Balvin shared his thoughts about what Winter Walk means to him; and Prairie Creek Community School share some of the fun from their Probability Fair. 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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Local Voices: A Pug in a Tub, United Way Says Thanks, Hire Me!

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It was another great week for the Local Voices section. This week a St. Olaf student wrote about her need of employment, Betsy Spethmann from the Northfield Area United Way joined the Local Voices section to thank Dokmo Ford-Chrysler for help in fundraising and Sandy Vesledahl with Prairie's Edge Humane Society shared a story about a pug in a tub! 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 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 ›

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

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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: Early Years of the NAG, Martagon Lilies, Summer Pet Tips

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It was a busy, busy week for the Local Voices section. Northfield Patch had its best week ever in terms of the number of submissions it received; they were also all good and informative. Here's a highlight of some: Read those and more great posts by clicking on the links below. • Northfield HCI Seeking Board Members • Northfield Iron Company Circa 1940 Photo • We Need Animal Adoptions! Please Help! • On Becoming 60 Years Old • Laughter Might Be Great Medicine! • Going Into Business—New vs Used? • Seeing Through Someone Else's Eyes ... • Documents from Northfield Arts Guild's Early Years Now Online • Now Taking Appointments for Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program for Outdoor Cats • Recipe: Chocolate Chunk Cookie • Join Us for a Celebration on …

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Local Voices: 'Blue Thumbs,' Bike Help, DJJD

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We saw a good variety of posts come through our Local Voices section this week. Beth Kallestad with the Cannon River Watershed Partnership writes about a new wave of gardeners who plant plants that help make our waterways cleaner; I asked for help with purchasing a bicycle; and Megan Tsui shares a message about the Defeat of Jesse James Days committee asking for input from business owners. Read those and more great posts by clicking on the links below • Do You Have Blue Thumbs? • Bike Enthusiasts, I Need Your Help • Hey, Business Owners. What Do You Think of DJJD? • 90 Plus • First of the Month Reminder • Garage Sales to Benefit Prairie’s Edge Humane Society • Northfield HCI Board Funds 8 Mini-Grants in April to Benefit Area Youth • …

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Letter to the Editor

LTE: Pit Bull Breed Not Bad; Dogs Need Training

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To the editor: Hello, I have written a response to the anti-Pit Bull blog posted last week. It is too large for the comment section. On September 9th, 2011, our small family lost an integral member, our beloved dog Cassie.  She was the first dog of a young couple just starting out.  As a result she saw everything we saw, traveled everywhere we went, experienced every heartbreak we experienced, and rejoiced with us during the good times.  Cassie was an accomplished obedience dog - capturing multiple titles and even being ranked nationally.  She was a dream in the ring: smart, driven, and most of all devoted.  When we decided to start fostering homeless dogs, she was always at the ready.  She cuddled with puppies, corrected their wrongs, and…

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Shirley Taggart

3:43 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2012

There may be some misunderstanding - I am not anti-pit bull. I am anti- irresponsible owner. Yes, all dogs can bite, yes, all dogs can be aggressive. However, because of the reputation of pit bulls - owners, like Anne V. mentioned, need to be dedicated and have the skills to offer structure. Different dogs, different needs. Shirley   more ›

Weekend Planner: Wine Tasting, Art Sale, Girls Night In

Trying to fill in your schedule? Here are some options.

Here are some ideas for activities to take part in during the final weekend of January: 1. Winter Thaw Wine Tasting and Silent Auction When/Where: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29; 421 Mill St W, Cannon Falls. Why Go: Join the Cannon River Watershed Partnership at the Cannon River Winery for an afternoon sampling local wine and foods, and bidding on auction items that include dinners, tours, art and more. The event supports CRWP. Pricing: Tickets $30 each or 2 for $50 by contacting leslie@crwp.net or calling 507-786-3915.   2. World Travels Fine & Folk Art Sale When/Where: 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 605 Gill Ln, Northfield Why Go: This is a sale of vintage and modern folk and fine art items brought here from many countries, including Japan, China, …

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Spotlight from the Shelter: Hagrid

Hagrid, a domestic medium-hair cat, is looking for a home.

Hagrid is a big and beautiful, orange domestic medium-hair cat at Prairie's Edge Humane Society. We estimate Hagrid to be about 8 years old. Hagrid is as gigantic and lovable as his namesake. He weighs a whopping 20 pounds and could stand to lose a LOT of that weight. Hagrid seems very friendly and personable; he's glad to visit with you and let you pet him. He was turned in to us by his former owner because they were allergic to him. They described Hagrid as mellow and liking his quiet time. We have a suspicion that if he weighed a few pounds less he would have more energy to enjoy playtime instead of nap-time. Hagrid has been neutered, is front declawed, is current on his vaccinations, has been given routine de-worming and ear mite …

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Spotlight from the Shelter: Kithicor

Kithicor, a black-and-white domestic short-hair tuxedo kitten, is looking for a home.

Kithicor is a dapper black-and-white domestic short-hair tuxedo kitten. We estimate Kithicor to be about 6 months old. Kithicor is a very friendly and affectionate boy with lots of personality. He loves to "ham it up" for the camera when we have taken his picture and he seems to have a fun and playful spirit. Kithicor is a tuxedo cat with mostly black fur but white placed just right so it kind of looks like he's wearing a, you guessed it, tuxedo! Kithicor was turned in to us by his former owner because they had too many animals to give him the attention and care that he deserves. His former owner did not indicate whether he has lived with children before so we don't know about his behavior toward them. Kithicor is a medium-sized boy now at…

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