By Griff Wigley, on March 18, 2012, 7:32 am
The Northfield Historical Society held its 37th annual meeting last night at Carleton’s Great Hall.
The NHS honored the Hvistendahl family at the event (Marion, David and Susan Hvistendahl) for being long-time supporters. The blog post by Executive Director Hayes Scriven has more on their contributions over the years.
See the large slideshow of 10 photos (recommended) or SLOW CLICK this small slideshow:
By Griff Wigley, on July 22, 2011, 8:49 am
The Northfield Historical Society held a Scriver Building renovation open house last night. Special recognition awards were given to past Board President Debby Larsen, current Board president Scott Richardson, and "Next Level" campaign co-chairs Brett and Michelle Reese.
The society also recognized its volunteers of the year, Rachel Wadleigh and Kathy Peterson.
See my album of 43 photos (I’ve added some renovation photos taken/blogged here, here, and here earlier this week), view the large slideshow (recommended), or SLOW CLICK this small slideshow:
By Griff Wigley, on June 10, 2011, 9:26 pm
Former Northfielders (and country singer-songwriters) Johnny Western and Marilyn Sellars came back to their hometown last Sunday night to join the community in a celebration of Maggie Lee’s 90th birthday.
See the album of 22 photos, the large slideshow (recommended), or this small slideshow:
Scott Richardson composed the words to "The Ballad of Maggie Lee," (sung to the tune of Rawhide):
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling Keep those presses rolling Keep those presses rolling Maggie
News and information Your readers are waiting Hungry for what you’ve got to say.
City Council’s steaming School board is dreaming Opinion is what is you try to sway.
Get the news, make it sing, type it up, paste it up Turn the press, hit the street, Maggie Eat a bite, check the mail, pet the cat, get some sleep Back to work Back to work, Maggie
Clicken, clicken, clicken Keep those keyboards clicken Keep those keyboards clicken, Maggie
Always deadlines loomin’ No time for snoozin’ PMTs are still an hour away
That waxer is cloggin’ Photon lens is foggin’ Why can’t those writers make some hay!
Get the news, make it sing, type it up, paste it up Turn the press, hit the street, Maggie Eat a bite, check the mail, pet the cat, get some sleep Back to work Back to work, Maggie
Strolling, Strolling, Strolling Division she is strolling Division she is strolling, Maggie
Broomball shoes protect her The cart is her collector Gathering news and goods she finds on sale.
Shops and keepers need her Her stories they are feeders She never tires of telling Northfield’s tales
Get the news, make it sing, type it up, paste it up Turn the press, hit the street, Maggie Eat a bite, check the mail, pet the cat, get some sleep Back to work Back to work, Maggie
Purple, purple, purple What’s the deal with purple? Why’s it always purple, Maggie
First a fashion respite, Now her fans expect it. Regal in every swish and sway.
Accessorizin’s easy Oft’ a wee bit cheesy Now you know the secret so they say.
Get the news, make it sing, type it up, paste it up Turn the press, hit the street, Maggie Eat a bite, check the mail, pet the cat, get some sleep Back to work Back to work, Maggie
By Griff Wigley, on April 23, 2011, 10:51 am
A crew of Northfield Historical Society board members, staff, and volunteers took on a nasty task this morning, cleaning out the demolition debris from a second floor office of the Scriver Building. Their efforts saved the Taking Northfield to the Next Level campaign $9,000 in renovation costs.
Among the crew: NHS Board members Debby Larsen, Scott Richardson, Jodi Lawson, and Heather Scott; store manager Chip DeMann; and Brad Ness, former DJJD chair and most recently, Lena’s main squeeze, Ole.
See my album of 16 photos, the large slideshow (recommended), or this small slideshow:
By Griff Wigley, on January 24, 2011, 8:34 pm

The Northfield Historical Society hosted a Winter Scream Ice Cream Social fundraiser on Saturday at noon on Bridge Square. With the temperature at zero and a stiff wind, Jessica Paxton and Scott Richardson led the hearty crowd in winter-defiant chants and song.
Just Food Co-op, Northfield Econofoods, and Hogan Brothers donated the goodies.
See the album of 16 photos, the large slideshow (recommended), or this small slideshow:
Corey Butler at Northfield Patch has a video of the event.
Ariel Emery Butler at Northfield Patch has a gallery of 13 photos.
Jamie McMahon at Northfield News has a gallery of 7 photos.
By Griff Wigley, on April 21, 2010, 1:30 pm
The DJJD Committee ambushed Will Healy as he ate lunch at the Quarterback Club today, informing him that he’s this year’s recipient of the Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award.
The award “… is given to a Northfield citizen who exemplifies the commitment to public service which Joseph Lee Heywood lived and died for.” (See the screenshot of 2008 recipient Scott Richardson’s nomination letter on the right.)
See the album of 10 photos, the large slideshow, or this small slideshow:
Continue reading Photo album: Will Healy, 2010 Joseph Lee Heywood award recipient
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