Changes are afoot at the Northfield Historical Society, beginning with their name.
A statement issued yesterday said the Board of Directors of the Northfield Historical Society, has voted to change the name of the organization to the Northfield History Center. The statement said the change was made to provide a more inclusive and welcoming name for the organization, and they feel the name change makes it clearer that they offer a variety of Northfield history-oriented programs that include the museum, the Northfield Archives, a gift shop and other community programs.
The staff of the Northfield History Center, as it is now called, has worked to develop stronger programming over the past months, including the History Happy Hour series, a free event held the first Monday of each month in the Archives. Stronger youth programs have created opportunities for young people to tell the stories of the community, explore the history of Northfield, and serve internships related to Northfield History. And they are especially proud of the last two exhibits they have put together, one centered on former Northfield News Managing Editor Maggie Lee and the other on the History of Pizza in Northfield.
Along the lines of stronger programming, the History Center also announced that it would offer a series of seminars during the Defeat of Jesse James Days. The statement called the seminars a “deep dive into the 1876 bank raid and its effects on the community and the country.”
Earl Weinmann, the Northfield History Center tour guide leader, will lead three seminars: The James Younger Gang Before the Raid, The Escape of the James Younger Gang and the Aftermath, and The Myths, Lies, and Misconceptions of the James Younger Gang. Local firearms expert Andy Ebling will host a seminar related to the weapons used in the raid. Attendance at the seminars is $20 per person. They will last approximately 90 minutes.
For more information on the seminars and the Northfield History Center name change, visit northfieldhistory.org.
Dr. Hans Bengtson advises young athletes to help avoid injury
With the beginning of the fall sports seasons, Dr. Hans Bengtson of Northfield Hospital + Clinics is offering advice to young athletes and their families. Logan Wells has more.
With the beginning of the school year upon us student-athletes have begun practicing and playing again. Dr. Hans Bengtson an Orthopedic surgeon from Northfield Hospitals + Clinics, has some important reminders for parents and athletes. One crucial factor is the age of the athlete; younger kids are more likely to experience broken bones and fractures. As kids get older, the injuries typically change; for middle schoolers, going through a growth period can lead to injuries from overuse, especially from things like running and jumping. Later, when muscle growth is done, high school athletes are more likely to have acute injuries.
However, not all injuries are avoidable, so Dr. Bengtson recommends to do the following when they happen:
“…that classic rice treatment, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. You know, all those things really just combat inflammation and swelling. And at the very start of it, the body wants to swell, right? You get an ankle sprain. Many people have been there. You get a big, swollen ankle. It turns black and blue, and it makes it harder to kind of move the joint, harder to bear weight. Combating that right off the bat with that classic rice treatment is really a valuable thing.”
If you are concerned about whether you should seek medical attention for an injury, Dr. Bengtson recommends following the ABCs: Airways, broken bones, and confusion or concussions. If you have any of those issues, you should go to the emergency room immediately. For less urgent injuries, he recommends the following:
“If someone’s really if their function is affected, I would say that’s the time to see us. You know, meaning you can’t walk right. Something’s hurting you and limiting your ability to perform some activity. A joint is persistently swollen, pain is is also a persisting activity, those functional things, when those aren’t right, we are here for you.”
To schedule an appointment or learn more about what Northfield Hospital & Clinics offers, visit www.northfieldhospital.org/sports-medicine
Jeff Johnson’s full conversation with Dr. Hans Bengtson can be heard here
Sustainability fashion show Runway Revival being held tomorrow night
The second annual Runway Revival is set for tomorrow night at the Weitz Center on the Carleton College Campus. For those interested in either fashion or saving the planet, or both, the event is a full-on runway show featuring items created by local artists out of upcycled and recycled materials.
Organizer Anika Rychner said the items created include dresses, coats, aprons, accessories and jewelry, all from materials that one would not expect to see on a fashion show runway. One outfit is made from discarded beach balls, another from an old swimming pool cover, and another from scraps found at the Faribault Woolen Mill. In all, Rychner said, there will be 27 pieces made by 22 local artists.
The event is a fundraiser for Community Action Center. According to CAC’s website, the proceeds will go to support CAC’s many environmentally sustainable efforts, while also contributing to CAC’s important work in housing, recovery, and food insecurity.
The inaugural Runway Revival, which was held in Carleton’s Great Hall sold out, so this year the event has been moved to the commons of the Weitz Center. The runway will be set up in the middle of the space, and the production includes sound and lights and three emcees speaking in both English and Spanish.
The event will feature a raffle and a silent auction. Rychner said some of the pieces on the runway will also be available in the silent auction.
“Natalie Draper, who runs the library here in town has created a piece that she’ll be modeling, including a purse made out of a book. It’s really cool, and I think that will be part of the silent auction. Another artist has made a necklace out of old door hangers. It’s a huge, really cool statement piece that looks kind of antique. So that will be one of the pieces in the silent auction also.”
Tickets are priced at a suggested donation of $25, however, because the CAC is sensitive to issues like income equality, Rychner said ticketing is on a sliding scale.
“They’re $25 each. We’ve created a ticketing scale system that attempts to address income inequality, and so we ask for a $25 donation. Some people are giving a $50 donation to offset the cost for their neighbor, and we have a lower cost ticket for those with a more limited income for $10.”
Rychner said there are about 100 tickets remaining. Ticket prices, she said, will increase by $10 at the door, so all attendees are encouraged to visit communityactioncenter.org to purchase their tickets in advance.
Runway Revival will be tomorrow night at 7pm in the Weitz Center for Performing arts on the campus of Carleton College.
Jeff Johnson’s full conversation with Anika Rychner can be heard here
KYMN Daily News 8/21/24
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