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Northfield Yarn Opens to Brisk Business

The Division Street yarn and craft store conducted its grand opening Saturday morning. It was greeted by streams of shoppers.

Michael Bishop Garlitz, Neighbor
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conducted its grand opening Saturday morning, evidently an event long anticipated by local knitters.

Within an hour of owner Cynthia Gilbertson unlocking the doors to her Division Street business, the store was filled with shoppers.

Residents attending the grand opening were treated to music from a harpist, the aroma of floral arrangements sent by well-wishers, balloons, coffee and doughnut holes.

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Lines quickly formed at the sales counter, with shoppers purchasing countless shades of yarn and accessories.

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