Okeh, I finally got around to reading “Denison, Iowa”, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dale Maharidge. The following is a “book report”, a sad substitute for my vision of “the book…
Author: <span>Ross Currier</span>
As regular readers of this blog know, I play bass in the Blue Moon String Band. Although we’ve played such renowned venues as Red Wing, Faribault, and Delano, we’re perhaps…
The reigning Shock Jock might fall off his throne if he heard about Tracy Davis’ guests on today’s (Wednesday, September 26th) Locally Grown Radio Show (5:30 pm, KYMN, 1080 AM).…
The last few months have seen some incredible headlines for Northfield. Heroin Destroys Small Town, Police Chief Takes Leave, Mayor Pushes Too Hard, Church Invades State, City Administrator Criminally Investigated,…
Earlier this year, former Planning Commissioner Jane McWilliams asked me for good books on community planning and I opened the request to the Northfield blogosphere. Several people joined in the…
What is shown in this photograph? It is a roadway in our community with a bicycle lane. Why is this of interest? Due to MN Statute 160.263 How does this…
As I said the last time I “covered” the City Council meeting for Locally Grown, I am NOT a Reporter. However, I had to be there last night so I…
We all know that Northfield is a special place. However, even in spite of the passionate comments by lurkers and strong, silent types on the “Streetscape arches go up downtown;…
In yesterday’s StarTribune, on the front page of the “twin cities + region” section, there was an article about efforts to ease the strain between college renters and permanent residents,…