Congratulations, students!
Iβve heard it said by experts that it is harder to raise children today than it was for our parents. One of the reasons for this is the mass media.
Tom Niemsto with ο»ΏMinnesota 2020ο»Ώ, a public policy think tank in St. Paul, recently produced a video featuring Darin Steffl, a ο»ΏSt. Olaf Collegeο»Ώ junior who launched his own business.
Students in the fourth- and fifth-grade classes at Prairie Creek Community School each chose a gourd, named it, and interviewed it as part of a creative writing assignment.
In other news from around the South Metro region, politicians face off in their final debates before the election and Eagan's Nicholas David Mrozinski advances on another round of NBC's "The Voice."
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about how the schools respond to possible threats in the community, including Monday's armed robbery and subsequent manhunt.
NHS students are ready to open this year's fall play.
Oles create a multimedia-layered performance to raise money for children suffering from HIV/AIDS in Rwanda.
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about changes to the ο»ΏCommunity Services Divisionο»Ώ.
Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.
Each Wednesday in October staff members are wearing "We Stand [United] Against Bullying" T-shirts for National Anti-Bullying Month.
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about districts and the state taking a look at assessments for students.
If she could be anyone for a day, Claire would want to be Adam Levine's girlfriend.
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the district's first official head count for enrollment on Oct. 1.
Allyson Harris was crowned as Homecoming queen and Justin Malecha was crowned as Homecoming king.
The sophomore team defeated the freshmen for third place.
Favorite quote: "It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit and keep moving forward."
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about changes to the ο»Ώdistrict'sο»Ώ early childhood program.
Youβll be able to see the piece of gym floor as you enter the main gate to ο»ΏMemorial Fieldο»Ώ on Friday.
On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a womanβwhich would limit marriage to opposite sex couples.
Here's a look back at this week's Northfield School Board meeting.
Here are some back-to-school safety reminders β for students, parents, motorists, and pedestrians.
In this week's video, ο»ΏSuperintendentο»Ώ Chris Richardson talks about the preliminary levy increase for the 2013-14 school year the Northfield School Board approved on Monday.
What excites you? What drives you? What motivates you when you wake up in the morning?
One Northfield student has been named a semi-finalist and six more were commended.
Northfield Patch ο»Ώlast week reportedο»Ώ that the Carleton faculty was considering putting the matter on its agenda and possibly voting to support or oppose it at its Oct. 1 meeting.
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The Carleton College faculty could vote on the matter at its Oct. 1 meeting.
Minnesota legislative candidates have started meeting with Superintendent Chris Richardson to talk about education funding.
In the coming weeks Northfield Patch will bring you continued coverage of the school board race and the candidates.
Students at Sunday's dinner at ο»ΏStav Dining Hall broke into a flash mob to popular South Korean Pop song "Gangnam Style" by Psy. The St. Olaf video, posted Sunday night, has more than 6,000 views.
More than 70 students from abroad are taking part in the program this year.
The districtο»Ώ will have its first official headcount on Oct. 1.
Anne Maple, an incumbent, is one of five people vying for four seats on the Northfield School Board.
Noel Stratmoen has served on the Northfield School Board for more than 30 years.
Which school received the higher marks?