Northfield Whiz Kid: William Beimers

Whiz Kids is a new feature that highlights the accomplishments of local kids. This week, we honor William Beimers.

ARTech Director Returns to Prairie Creek Community School

Simon Tyler will rejoin the school he taught at for a number of years.

Carleton, St. Olaf Club Hockey Teams Disciplined Following Brawl at Northfield Ice Arena

College officials say the two teams won't play each other again until at least 2014 following a March 9 melee.

PHOTOS: Northfield Students Get Their Dance on at Prom

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PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at Grand March in Northfield

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VIDEOS: Northfield Grand March—Midnight in New York

With their theme, Northfield High School students took a "stroll through Central Park."

ADHD: A Hidden Strength?—Part 2

Greenvale Park Elementary Principal David Craft shares more thoughts on ADHD.

A Reminder to Northfield Parents For Prom Night

Important reminders for Northfield parents in assuring a fun and safe prom!

Northfield Raider Speech Team Celebrates Season as Three Head to State Tourney

Three members are heading to the state tournament.

Northfield School Board Approves Reduced Budget; Elementary Orchestra Saved

Board members say they see opportunities even as they approve budget cuts for next year.

Meet Northfield's National Merit Finalists: Lily O’Hara-Brantner

Patch profiles Northfield's National Merit finalists.

Meet Northfield's National Merit Finalists: Haley Ryan

Patch profiles Northfield's National Merit finalists.

Meet Northfield's National Merit Finalists: Lauren Wustenberg

Patch profiles Northfield's National Merit finalists.

AmeriCorps VISTA Positions Available in Northfield

There are five positions available working in Northfield and/or Faribault.

Northfield, Post Your Most Memorable Prom Moment

Northfield Patch wants to know your most memorable prom moment.

Mixed Sustainability Rankings for Carleton, St. Olaf Colleges

Though important, college officials say sustainability can't be top priority for the institutions.

Going Green at Prairie Creek

How much can you learn from garbage? Math, science and where food comes from, elementary students find.

VIDEO: Evening of the Arts in Northfield

Miss Greenvale Park Elementary's Evening of the Arts? Northfield Patch has you covered.

Randy Malecha is "Making a Difference" in Northfield

HCI names February/March winner of Making a Difference award.

All Students Shine at Greenvale's Evening of the Arts

An evening full of student art on display, performances and art creation, the Evening of the Arts is an event where each of Greenvale's 495 students has a chance to shine.

A Chorus of Praise for Elementary Orchestra Resounds at School Budget Public Hearing

People of all ages spoke out about the proposed 2011-12 school budget.

Prairie Creek Evaluators Give Charter School an “A”

The Northfield charter school officials anticipate being authorized for another five years.

Northfield School Board Members Review Proposed Budget Cuts Ahead of Wednesday's Public Hearing

The board is one step closer to finalizing a reduced budget for 2011-12

Northfield Whiz Kid: Rachael Bartho

Whiz Kids is a new feature that highlights the accomplishments of local kids. This week, we honor Rachael Bartho.

Northfield Whiz Kid: Simon Dickerson

Whiz Kids is a new feature that highlights the accomplishments of local kids. This week, we honor Simon Dickerson.

Northfield Whiz Kid: Abigail Goerdt

Whiz Kids is a feature that highlights the accomplishments of local kids. This week, we honor Abigail Goerdt.

Seventeen Northfield Students Head to Minnesota History Day Competition

Eighty Northfield Middle School students traveled to Regional History Day competition at Minnesota State University, Mankato, last week.

Northfield School District Identifies Potential Cuts

Reducing teachers, programming part of the proposed budget plan.

Funding Available to Northfield Schools for Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs

Rice County schools are eligible for funding through Drug Free Communities grants.

Northfield School District to Offer Teachers Early Retirement Incentives

As schools around the state lay-off teachers and cut programs, Northfield hopes to avoid layoffs in budget-balancing measures.

Viewfinder: Northfield Middle School Bands Play Winter Concert

Bands, bands, bands!

Northfield HCI Awards Nine Mini-Grants in February

The organization supports projects designed to benefit Northfield youth.

Northfield Public Schools Closed Monday

Activities are also canceled for the day.

Northfield Whiz Kid: Jessica Labenski

Whiz Kids is a new feature that highlights the accomplishments of local kids. This week, we honor Jessica Labenski, who is a published poet.

Black History Month Not Eclipsed by the Rainbow

Schools strive to keep steady focus on black history while expanding to include later immigrant groups.

Service-Learning Students to Host Open House Wednesday

Come check out the fantastic work that these high-school students have done this semester.