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Last Chance to Dance…with the Dog

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Ah, in my mind it will be a waltz.  And the music will be provided by The Band, with appearances by Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, and Muddy Waters, along with a few others…including another Canadian.

For over 6o years, Tiny’s has served the people of Northfield.  Young and old, natives and aliens, carnivores and vegetarians…all were welcome.  On Saturday, July 31st, it all comes to an end.  Due to a variety of financial burdens, and the considerable challenges of running a small business, owner Tim Sellers is closing down. (more…)

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Minnesota Main Street Comes to Downtown Northfield

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

On Monday, June 14th, Minnesota Main Street, the new state-wide organization working to strengthen our historic commerical districts, will come to Northfield.  The group is holding its Strategic Visioning and Work Plan Retreat at the historic Archer House River Inn. (more…)

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Archer House Open House

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Downtown Stakeholders, YOU ARE ALL INVITED…

…to an Open House, Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Archer House River Inn. (more…)

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Minnesota Main Street Returns

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Many of you know that the NDDC organization was based on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Program.  Some you might be aware that I’ve been serving on the state steering committee to bring the Main Street Program back to Minnesota.  Well, we succeeded.

Earlier this month, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota signed a contract with the National Main Street Center to officially launch Minnesota Main Street as the statewide coordinating program.  This action was taken based on an agreement with the Minnesota Historical Society for a $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to finance this work. (more…)

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NDDC Focuses on Commercial Property Tax Legislation

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

ERTeamOnCommPropTaxesThe NDDC E R Team (Economic Restructuring Committee) met with State Senator Kevin Dahle yesterday to talk about commercial property taxes.  Our discussion focused on legislative action for 2010. (more…)

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