Yes, fireworks have returned to downtown. This year, courtesy of Butler’s Steak & Ale, the Contented Cow, Chapati, and Pan Pan, there will be fireworks in Ames Park, followed by fireworks in Sechlar Park. There is, however, much more than fireworks going on in downtown this Independence Day weekend. Thursday, July 1st, New Beginnings – [...]
We received an invitation from the Rice County Habitat for Humanity to local, women-owned businesses. They are looking for a variety of forms of business community participation, from product donations to elbow grease, for their current homes.
The 3rd Annual JuneBug Festival of Music will provide the score for this weekend. From Wednesday through Saturday, there will be the sound of Minnesota Music in the air of downtown. Wednesday, June 23rd, it’s Carey Langer, 5 p.m., New Moon Trio, 8 p.m., and the Peter Ricke Trio, 11 p.m., at the Contented Cow [...]
Last night’s weather really didn’t get much better. It was probably a good thing that the Police Department “advised” the NDDC Board to shut down and send folks to shelter. Nevertheless, you can see that NDDC Board Member Jessica Paxton and I were not happy about the turn of events. Fortunately, this year there’s another [...]
Yes, it’s the 5th Annual Taste of Northfield. This year there’ll be will two days of food and fun, Thursday, June 17th, and Friday, June 18th, 4 to 10 p.m., right in the heart of our community…Bridge Square, in historic, scenic, authentic Downtown Northfield. Thursday, June 17th (day one of the Taste), it’s Anna Balfany, [...]
