Northfield Parents May Have Products Linked To 90 Baby Deaths

New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Northfield parents already have in their homes.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

How Minnesota Ranks In Number Of At-Risk Youth

One in nine young people from 16-24 are neither working nor attending school. Here’s how Minnesota stacks up with others in at-risk youth.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Recent Arcadia Grad Debuts Album on Eve of Departure for College

You say goodbye, I say hello: Arlo Cristofaro's first full-length album offers both an introduction to his music and a fond farewell to his hometown.

Northfield Florists Sweep State Fair Competition

Northfield residents placed in 26 categories in the Great Minnesota Get-together's flower arranging competition.

Defeat of Jesse James Days Ambassadors Crowned for 2014

Three girls were chosen at Saturday's coronation ceremony.

Northfield News: Local Resident Plans 'Compassionate Earth Walk'

Shodo Spring was to start walk along proposed path of the Keystone XL Pipeline on Monday, the newspaper reported.

Best of the Blogs: Get Ready to Kick-Start Your Summer

Here are the latest posts from our Northfield bloggers.

PHOTOS: Sen. Franken Learns About the Fuel That Propels TORCH

The first-term United States senator visited Northfield High School, SPUR and Carleton College on Thursday afternoon.

Craigslist: The Best of Northfield—Oct. 3

What's Northfield selling on the web?

Youth Video PSA Contest Winners Named

A record number of nearly 500 people cast votes to determine this year’s winner.

WINGS to Host Fall Philanthropy Events

A former St. Paul deputy mayor will discuss "collective philanthropy.'

VIDEO: Farm Bike Tour

Check out video from the inaugural Farm Bike Tour.

Northfield Historical Society Awarded $79,000 Grant to Enhance Archives

The grant will fund much-needed improvements to the society’s archival/collection facilities, including the installation of movable shelving that will better preserve the more than 15,000 historical artifacts in the society’s collection.

Yom Kippur Begins at Sunset Tonight; Carleton Set to Observe

Services will be led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky, Carleton associate chaplain, along with the participation of students and community members. All services and observances are free and open to the public.

Craigslist: The Best of Northfield—Sept. 25

What's Northfield selling on the web?

An Aye for an Aye on International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2012

Yo ho, yo ho—it’s a pirate’s day for you!

Craigslist: The Best of Northfield—Sept. 18

What's Northfield selling on the web?

Craigslist: The Best of Northfield—Sept. 12

What's Northfield selling on the web?

The Most Recent Northfield Births—Sept. 11, 2012

Here are the most recent babies born at the Northfield Hospital.

Patriot Day: Revisiting Northfield's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

We take a look back to how Northfield remembered the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

VIDEO: 2012 Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade

Northfield had a perfect late-summer day on Sunday for the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade.

DJJD PHOTOS: Sundowners Car Club Show

The Sundowner Car Club hosts the annual car show during Defeat of Jesse James Days.

DJJD: Know Where to Park, Drive (and Not Drive)

Know where you can—and can't—drive this weekend.

The Most Recent Northfield Births—Sept. 2, 2012

Here are the most recent babies born at the Northfield Hospital.