{"id":207,"date":"2013-10-31T14:52:32","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T19:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/ace\/?page_id=207"},"modified":"2013-10-31T14:52:32","modified_gmt":"2013-10-31T19:52:32","slug":"general-local-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/ace\/general-local-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"General Local Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

For large-picture context of the Northfield community, consult General Local Resources. For resources pertaining to specific issues within the Northfield and surrounding area consult the Issue-Based Resources which are divided by categories. Also, Be sure to visit Carleton\u2019s\u00a0Northfield and Rice County Data Portal<\/a>\u00a0for issue-based research.<\/p>\n

City and Government Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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City of Northfield<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAccess to City Newsletter, community projects, City of Northfield elected official information and more<\/p>\n

City of Faribault<\/a><\/strong>
\nNews, city council information, current projects, and more<\/p>\n

Northfield Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/strong>
\nIncludes local business listings, statistics, community profiles and tax information<\/p>\n

Northfield Library<\/a><\/strong>
\nOffers search engines useful for local research<\/p>\n

Rice County<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWhat\u2019s new, events, Board of Commissioners, transportation, land use, and environment, health, housing, social services, criminal justice, employment and volunteering and more!<\/p>\n

Northfield Comprehensive Plan Document<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe City of Northfield’s Comprehensive Plan is a guiding document that outlines long-range plans for managing the growth of the community. The plan provides a framework for establishing policies, standards and principles pertaining to the city\u2019s planning, zoning and public services activities.<\/p>\n

Policy Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Minnesota Legislative Reference Library<\/strong><\/a>
\nA subject guide to public policy resources on the Internet.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Department of Administration<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(formerly Minnesota Planning):
\nThis state agency provides timely information about critical issues to policy-makers and the public. Click on “Demography” and scroll through some of the data available, including demographic information on Minnesota’s legislative districts.<\/p>\n

MNPRO: State of Minnesota Community Profile Reports<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis site provides reports of Minnesota communities’ demographics, workforce, employers, utilities, transportation, education, community services, and more
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\n<\/strong>Northstar: Minnesota Government and Information Services<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>
\nThis is the official Web site for the State of Minnesota. Click on “Government” for links to state, local, tribal, and federal government information. Useful links include “Find Your Legislative District” and “Legislation and Bill Status.”<\/p>\n

Compiled by Kris Macpherson of St. Olaf College libraries.\u00a0Evaluating Social Work Spring 2009: A Guide to Library Resources<\/a>. Feb 15 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Local Blogs and Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Locally Grown (citizen blog)<\/a><\/strong>
\nSearchable posts on a wide variety of Northfield issues (government and policy, development, business, arts and culture, environment, education, etc.)<\/p>\n

American Towns<\/strong><\/a>
\nIncludes a list of Northfield organizations, a blog, events and other information about Northfield.<\/p>\n

5th Bridge<\/a><\/strong>
\n5th bridge is a volunteer, donor-focused organization that\u2019s mission is to enhance individual and community life in Northfield by encouraging the habits of volunteerism and philanthropy. Volunteer Opportunities and events are listed.<\/p>\n

BlogCatalog<\/strong><\/a>
\nSearch for blog posts and sites that relate to social issues in Northfield.<\/p>\n

Rice County Growing Up Healthy Research Resources<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis page is especially intended to serve as a reference for service providers to low-income and immigrant families in Rice County. It includes research, student projects, and news articles relevant to Growing Up Healthy\u2019s mission. (education, healthcare, housing, economic security, etc.)<\/p>\n

Northfield.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe mission of Northfield Citizens Online, the makers of Northfield.org, is to create an electronic commons that strengthens the fabric of community in the greater Northfield area. Northfield.org features news, events, forums, photo galleries, and more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Local Newspapers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northfield News<\/strong><\/a>
\nNorthfield\u2019s Daily Newspaper archives<\/p>\n

Faribault Daily News<\/strong><\/a>
\nFaribault\u2019s Daily Newspaper archives
\nUseful Sites for Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Northfield City Data<\/strong><\/a>
\nInformation on housing, income, gender distribution and other current and historical information.<\/p>\n

Datanet\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDatanet is an online system consisting of summarized statistical information containing “statistics about social, economic, and demographic conditions in Minnesota.” www.mnplan.state.mn.us\/stats.html<\/p>\n

County and City Data Book\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
\nIncludes county business patterns, Minnesota Population Estimates for Counties and Metropolitan Areas. Also available in paper format in the Gov Docs Reference Area.<\/p>\n

Compiled by Natalie Wall of St. Olaf College libraries.\u00a0Nursing 388 Fall 2006: Community Health.<\/a>\u00a09\/14\/06.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Issue-Based Resources
\nEducation\/Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Student Demographics<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u201cDiversity in the Classroom<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d New York Times
\nView demographic changes in more than 17,000 school districts across the nation \u2014 including your own.<\/p>\n

CLIKS<\/strong><\/a>: Community-Level Information on Kids (demographics, poverty rate, nutrition, crime rate, etc. for every county and state)<\/p>\n

School District<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>
\nThe Cost of Doing Nothing<\/strong><\/a>
\nDownload report exploring the impact of budget cuts in schools.<\/p>\n

Pursuing federal funds is wise move<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Northfield News, 12\/26\/08
\nNorthfield School District takes advantage of federal stimulus plan.<\/p>\n

Maple seeking change to state aid<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Northfield News, 10\/17\/08
\nNorthfield resident requests equitable funding for ESL and Special Education programs<\/p>\n

Special Education<\/em><\/strong>
\nBehind the numbers: Special Education<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0David Henke, Northfield News, 1\/27\/09<\/p>\n

After-school programming<\/em><\/strong>
\n10-min video showcasing youth initiatives in Northfield
\npart 1:\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vj1SHjbDpTY<\/a>
\npart 2:\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CKVbUWFeemA<\/a><\/p>\n

Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Website<\/a>
\nFeatures some programs that support students after-school hours. The goal of HCI is to promote a healthy community by supporting youth.<\/p>\n

Tackling Obstacles Raising College Hopes (T.O.R.C.H.)<\/a><\/p>\n