The Northfield Downtown Development Corporation (NDDC) will hold a special Downtown Forum on the threatened closing of the historic downtown post office. The Forum is Tuesday, April 5th, 8 a.m., in the Riverview Conference Room (lower level) of the historic Archer House River Inn, 212 Division Street. (more…)
March 28, 2011
Anthony Williams, Regional District Manager
Northland District
United States Postal Service
100 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401-9990
Dear Mr. Williams,
We are writing to respond to your recent letter to Mayor Mary Rossing in which you state that you are considering a consolidation of USPS operations in Northfield, Minnesota to the USPS “Carrier Annex,” two miles south of our downtown. In our view, the proposed consolidation does not make economic sense for the USPS and is not in the interest of the Northfield community. (more…)
As most of you are aware, there has been much discussion about the proposed closing of the historic post office in downtown Northfield by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The NDDC is determined to oppose this closing.
The issue was discussed at the March 16th NDDC Design and Planning Committee meeting. City Administrator Tim Madigan is a regular participant and the “Downtown Councilors”, Betsey Buckheit and Suzie Nakasian, were also present. The initial outlines of a strategy were developed. (more…)
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…)
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…)
