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Photos: Winter Walk 2011

By Griff Wigley, on December 9, 2011, 9:22 am

I spent too much time shopping last night and not enough time taking photos. But here are a couple dozen.

See the large slideshow (recommended) or SLOW CLICK this small slideshow:

Update 12/22: Bridgette Hallcock took this photo of me with the James Gang at the Northfield Historical Society. I was pressured into it by that Scriven of the Scriver fella:

Take some Winter Walk photos tonight. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel

By Griff Wigley, on December 8, 2011, 8:54 am

Got a camera? Bring it downtown Northfield tonight for Winter Walk (PDF schedule) and shoot!

My favorite subjects: the roving gangs of Xmas carolers and the kids gathered around the model railroad train displays at Northfield Public Library. The animated faces are a hoot.

Downtown Northfield is now tuned up for this week’s Winter Walk. Do you like the white lighting?

By Griff Wigley, on December 4, 2011, 6:49 am

Downtown Northfield is looking festive this morning with the 4+ inches of snow yesterday, just in time for the 13th Annual Winter Walk (PDF schedule) coming up on Thursday eve. I took these photos just before 6 am.

Update 12/13: I’ve added the phrase “Do you like the white lighting?” to the blog post title because of the comment thread.

No, I didn’t take any Winter Walk photos. However, others did.

By Griff Wigley, on December 18, 2010, 7:01 am

Alas, by the time I finished dinner with friends at Mandarin Garden and got my annual allotment of wool socks at Rare Pair, Winter Walk 2010 was nearly over. So I bailed on taking photos. Luckily, others did:

Northfield Patch Winter Walk photos by Ariel Emery Butler
Northfield News Winter Walk photos by Jackie Pavek
Winter Walk photos by k. canary

Winter Walk freebie: a photo with the James Younger Gang

By Bridgette Hallcock, on December 6, 2010, 9:09 pm

While strolling through the luminary lit streets of downtown Northfield during this week’s Winter Walk, make sure to stop in the Northfield Historical Society for free photographs with the James Younger Gang.

With my Bridgette Hallcock Photography hat on, I will be there to take your photo with the Gang from 6 -9 pm Thursday, December 9. I’ll then post your picture on both the Defeat of Jesse James Days and Northfield Historical Society websites for you to download and print.

This is a free event, so stop in, warm up, and have some fun with the James-Younger Gang, Defeat of Jesse James Days committee members, and the fine folks at the Northfield Historical Society.

See you there!

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Editor’s Note: I’ve added my photos of Bridgette doing her thing during last year’s Winter Walk. Her photos of people with the James Younger Gang are waaaay better. – Griff

Photo album: Downtown stores, dressed up for Winter Walk 2010

By Griff Wigley, on December 5, 2010, 9:20 pm

Since downtown snow removal begins tonight at midnight, I took a few photos earlier this evening of some of the downtown stores that are all dressed up in Winter Walk 2010 (this Thursday, Dec. 9) holiday garb, with the snow piles as a backdrop. I added a few other downtown shots, too.

See the album of 28 photos, the large slideshow, or this small slideshow:

A gorgeous snowfall, just in time for Winter Walk

By Griff Wigley, on December 4, 2010, 6:45 am

Northfield seemed to be in the middle of the heaviest snow band from this latest storm. I’m guessing we got 10 inches of the fluffy variety. Anyone have an accurate total?

It’ll make parking downtown challenging today for holiday shoppers, as to-the-curb removal won’t happen till tonight. I took these photos shortly after 6 am: Division St. outside GBM and Oolala.

The forecast calls for high temps to be in the teens through next week, perfect for keeping the snow in good condition for Winter Walk 2010 next Thursday, Dec. 9.

Update 4 PM: some additional photos of Division St. between 4th and 5th.

It’s remaining to look a lot like Christmas

By Griff Wigley, on March 24, 2010, 12:41 pm

It’s nice to see the grass greening up around Santa’s house on Bridge Square, not to mention the Muni Xmas window that’s still on display. But I’m eager for the popcorn wagon to replace it.

Maybe tonight’s big meeting at City Hall with the community event organizers will resolve who has to pay to remove Santa’s house. Those pesky Winter Walk folks?

Photo album: Winter Walk 2009

By Griff Wigley, on December 6, 2009, 11:47 am

I’ve whittled and cropped my batch of photos from last Thursday’s Winter Walk. Here are my three favorites, all involving kids, natch:

See the album of 122 photos (five by Ross), the large slideshow, or this small slideshow: Continue reading Photo album: Winter Walk 2009

Winter Walk photo preview

By Griff Wigley, on December 4, 2009, 6:28 am

It’s going to take me a while to sort through the 300+ photos I took at last night’s Winter Walk in downtown Northfield. Here are three in the meantime. It was a magical evening: temps in the 20s, periodic bursts of fluffy snow, and plentiful crowds in the stores.

Northfield’s Winter Walk featured in Southern Minnesota Magazine

By Griff Wigley, on December 1, 2009, 12:52 pm

There’s an article in the Winter 2009 issue of Southern Minnesota Magazine titled A Winter Walk to Remember (PDF on Chamber’s site or viewable in Flash here) that’s all about Northfield’s Winter Walk.

Continue reading Northfield’s Winter Walk featured in Southern Minnesota Magazine

Photo redux: Winter Walk 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08

By Griff Wigley, on November 29, 2009, 11:51 pm

Northfield’s 11th Annual Winter Walk is coming up this Thursday, Dec. 3. See the schedule of events (PDF) on the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce site.

I’ve taken quite a few photos of the event since 2002. (Alas, I missed ‘07). See the albums for 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 08. See the large slideshow for 2008 or this small slideshow:

Continue reading Photo redux: Winter Walk 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08

What’s up with the Northfield Fire Department? (65)
- Kathie Galotti: Griff, I don’t think that individual conversations between one FF and one CC member are the same as one (ONE!) single group conversation between the FFs and the CC. And, I don’t think the “you only have 3 minutes...
- Jane Moline: Griff: I agree with Kiffi-Kris’ vote does not prove or disprove anything except that he did not agree with what was being voted on at that time— And I do not think this is a “hidden conspiracy.” It is right out...
- kiffi summa: Grff: your third paragraph above does not make a succinct argument, MO, in that Kris Vohs was expressing such feelings of being at odds with his council/city role (except for the fine work of the HRA), that he ultimately resigned,...
- kiffi summa: Griff: I was dong the LWV observing at the Council meeting you reference above; I do not recall hearing , or seeing in the packet materials, this vote by the firefighters that you reference. I, of course, could be wrong and/or just...
- kiffi summa: Griff: regardless of Mr. Madigan’s explanation, the ISO rating is awarded by the insurance company, and yes… it takes into account several factors i.e. response time etc.; however the ISO rating NF residents enjoy does not...
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- Tom Durkin: Tickets for the Event can also be purchased at the Northfield Public Schools Community Education & Recreation Office. Also, if purchasing on the www.northfieldrotary.org website, you do not need a paypal account. A simple credit...
- Vicki Dilley: Most important right now is where you can get tickets…If you are downtown find Rick Estenson at First National bank. If you want to purchase through Paypal go to www.northfieldrotary.org The sooner you do that, the less...
- Vicki Dilley: But, we need to pack the house on February 25th to be able to support such a large Youth Exchange program. I really would hate to have someone find out after the 25th what a spectacular night they missed…only one show, one time...
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- Griff Wigley: Kiffi, I think you failed miserably on that attempt but I’m inclined to let it go for some reason.
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Something cool is coming soon to the old Digs space on Division (7)
- Griff Wigley: Should I bring my camera, Mary?
- Mary Rossing: OPENING TODAY!! Stop down and check it out.
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- Jessica Paxton: I know. But I don’t wanna spill the (cool) beans!
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- Griff Wigley: Ross, that’s good to know about Dan. I’ll have to get on his case about not including something about this on his dormant blog! It’s also interesting to hear that your perception of City Hall is changing.
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- john george: Kathie- I knew I was sticking my neck out on that one!
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CRWP photo contest results (10)
- kiffi summa: Griff: whither goest thy right arm if it starts to “whither” (sic) ? sorry; couldn’t resist… stuck at home with a bad knee provides way too much time on computer!
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- jane fenton: Congrats, Griff! That’s my son Cliff in the orange hat. He’s revamped the recycling bin prototype. You should see it!
- Griff Wigley: Don, I’ll keep ping pong in mind. I’d hate to have my right arm start to whither from a lack of racquetball. In the meantime, I’m trying to excite as many Northfielders as I can about mountain biking. I’ll...
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- Bright Spencer: nice waterscape shot!
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- Edward Smith: I wanted to attend this, but was unable. Does anyone know if there will be a summary posted anywhere?
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- Bright Spencer: The All Pro Game last Sunday between the AFC and the NFC was so enjoyable. The stess, the anger, the anxiety all gone…well I didn’t watch all of it, as I rarely do watch an entire game, usually just the beginning and...
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- john george: You are correct. That is why I didn’t allow my children to attack the character of their siblings just to support their position. There do need to be some kind of ground rules in any discussion so as to keep individual...
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- john george: Kiffi- This is a good article, and I agree with most of it. Just thinking about my kids in their youth, there was always some conflict between them, but our goal as parents wasn’t to force them into some weiner form but to help...
- kiffi summa: A very interesting article in the Jan.30th New Yorker magazine on the nature of the dynamics of creative discussion; it’s entitled “Groupthink; the brainstorming myth”. Based on studies done by a psych professor at...
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- kiffi summa: I hope that people will use the link here on LG to read the current posting by Councilor Buckheit on her blog, re: wards versus all at-large, and take the opportunity to comment. Once again, the NFNews has not given a very well...
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- Megan Tsui: Griff, The NEC is moving forward with the idea of a non-profit Coworking Incubator/Accelerator space. Megan
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