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First look: Rebound Partners’ Archer hotel plan takes shape ahead of June review

Event space, bagel shop, and diner envisioned for ground floor; 54 hotel units above; HPC review set for June 3

May 15 • Griff Wigley

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April 2026

Northfield's $19 million high school overrun: what the record reveals

What the board packet didn't say, what the district's explanations leave out, and what the community still needs to know.

Apr 29 • Griff Wigley

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A more accurate account of how I use AI for Northfield.org

Part 2 of an occasional series on using AI as a Northfield citizen

Apr 15 • Griff Wigley

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Northfield City Council Approves Dam Removal Grant Application in 3-2 Vote

The council split, the public comments, and the $500,000 question

Apr 3 • Griff Wigley

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The penis has been saved

Historic Carleton College sidewalk design gets a second life in Bridge Square

Apr 1 • Griff Wigley

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March 2026

Ames Mill Dam: What to Know Before Tuesday's Council Vote

An FAQ on the grant application, the project timeline, and what the city's documents do and don't address

Mar 16 • Griff Wigley

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February 2026

I'm a Wary AI Enthusiast. Here's What That Means

Part 1 of an occasional series on using AI as a Northfield citizen

Feb 27 • Griff Wigley

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Northfield wants to know how you feel. But not about everything.

A walkthrough of the City of Northfield's first city services survey: what it measures, what it skips, and how to make your answers count

Feb 16 • Griff Wigley

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What Northfield Police Will and Won’t Do During ICE Operations

Chief Schroepfer responds in writing to questions about ICE operations and local police involvement, followed by commentary

Feb 9 • Griff Wigley

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January 2026

Free Dash Cams for Northfield Supporting Neighbors

A Northfield native's $200K dash cam drive reached home; why hands-free documentation matters

Jan 26 • Griff Wigley

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Eagles and cardinals and fawns, oh my!

Wildlife photos from Deb Knecht's yard

Jan 20 • Griff Wigley

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Student Walkout Raises Questions About Northfield's ICE Response Policy

How would local police document, intervene, and protect rights, and how long would they stay?

Jan 19 • Griff Wigley

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