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Strongly, Courteously, Oppose the Closing of the Downtown Post Office

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

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…)

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What if there was a flood and you weren’t ready?

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Spring snow melt will begin in earnest during the next few days as temperatures climb into the 40s. This means folks living and/or doing business on the banks of the Cannon River would be well-advised to implement a plan for protecting their property against flood damage.

The City of Northfield has announced that assisting private parties with property protection in non-emergency situations is #6 on a list of 9 items in its Emergency Protocol for flooding. City staff have conducted several public information meetings about flood preparation and posted links to a number of resources on the City’s website, Community Resources for Flood Preparedness.

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Downtown Northfield is an Economic Driver

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Downtown is a powerful driver for the Northfield economy.  Taken as a single entity, it is one of our largest employers.  It is also home to most of the businesses in our community, more than two-thirds of all of the firms in Northfield are located in the downtown.

However, downtown’s contributions to the Northfield economy go beyond the many jobs and business located in our historic central business district.  Downtown is one of Northfield’s most powerful assets in attracting new businesses and new residents. (more…)

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the NDDC! Enjoy the holiday and travel safely wherever your journey may take you. Remember the Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning if you’re a runner. Starts at 9 a.m. at the Golf Club.

Friday, start your holiday shopping and do it locally! Many downtown Northfield shops will have specials to peak your interests on Black Friday. And on Saturday, get ready for the first ever Small Business Saturday. If you’re an American Express cardholder, you can qualify for a $25 rebate for shopping at small businesses in the Northfield area.

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Downtown Stakeholders Invited to Depot Design Charrette

Monday, November 15th, 2010

On Friday, November 19 at 7 p.m. the public is invited to the Archer House Lower Level Conference Room for a discussion on efforts to relocate and restore the historical depot station off Highway 3 and Spring Street. Co-sponsored by the NDDC and organized by Save the Northfield Depot (STND), a new local 501 c 3, the session will present the group’s progress to date, site plan, and partnership concepts. Historic preservation and community planning expert John Lauber and local architect and STND Steering Committee member, Steve Edwins, will facilitate as part of a daylong design charette. More information on the STND project can be found at www.northfielddepot.org. (more…)

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