I happened upon members of the Northfield Mentoring Coalition having a working breakfast at The Tavern yesterday morning. They appeared to be having too much fun. 4/16 update – Names/orgs…
Author: <span>Griff Wigley</span>
Maggie Lee was informed about 30 minutes ago that she’s the the 2009 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.”
The announcement was made at the Northfield News where Maggie works. (See the album of a dozen photos here.) Maggie will be honored at the Defeat of Jesse James Days Heywood Award Dinner in September. Here are two albums that feature Maggie from 2004. (continued)
On MPR yesterday: Minn. House DFLers release education proposal: “The plan is the latest in a series of dueling education proposals at the Capitol that are playing out as a kind of ‘Three Bears’ scenario. The Senate education bill cuts funding for schools, the governor’s proposal increases funding and the House version keeps funding flat. “
It’s not clear yet where our Northfield-area legislators stand on these education proposals, as neither David Bly nor Kevin Dahle has blogged anything specific about them. (continued)
On Saturday, I noticed that the Just Food Co-op has a new display in the southeast window of their building. The reflection made it a tough photo. How long has…
Is Northfield ready for online medical consultations? Today’s Strib has a story about how BCBS MN plans to use American Well online medical consultation service. (More below.) How about online reviews of doctors? A month ago, USA Today ran a story titled: Doctors seek gag orders to stop patients’ online reviews. How about Internet access in the hospital and clinics? (continued)
The marquee at The Grand Event Center at 8 am this morning.
Didn’t you get my message?” parents ask. “No,” their children reply, “but I saw that you called.” That’s from this NY Times story: You’ve Got Voice Mail, but Do You…
See Carleton’s most recent news update (Feb) on the construction on their new residence halls, Cassat Hall (East Building) and Memorial Hall (West Building). They also have a webcam page…