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Surprise Horseshoe Hunt 2 (HH2) Launched! Clue #1

Hello everyone. Surprise, surprise, the hunting ain’t over yet. There’s another horseshoe out there and the purse is even larger. We’re giving away a prize package valued at almost $1600!!!. This will include 2 passes for a hot-air-balloon ride, 4 Tickets to Target field, $150 cash, Free coffee, and much more (see below).

I hope you can get out over this holiday weekend and hunt. Clue #2 will be released around 5pm tonight (Sept 1st) and will release one more each day at 6am until Monday Sept 5th (6 total clues).

Good lucky and have fun with this double dose of fun and prizes.

Tim Freeland – HH2 Chairman. Continue reading Surprise Horseshoe Hunt 2 (hh2) Launched! Clue #1 $1600 in Prizes!

2011 Grand Parade Line-up Available Here

2011 DJJD Parade Line-up

Download PDF HERE Continue reading 2011 Grand Parade Line-up Available Here

Horseshoe #1 Found in Odd Fellows Park

2011 Winners Katie and Tommy Matheson

Congrats to Katie and her son Tommy Matheson for finding the hidden . . . → Read More: Horseshoe (1) Found in Odd Fellows Park

2011 Horseshoe Hunt Clues

The horseshoe #1 has been found!  Meet the winners of Shoe #1 HERE!

Here are all of the clues followed by their explanation for the FIRST hunt.  HH2 runs Sept 1-5th 2011.

1.  Welcome to a new regime, where websites guide your way
Be it radio, print or on your screen, they’ll help claim the hidden pay
Look north or south, or west or east where friends and neighbors play
If you’re the one to find the shoe, the prize will make your day

2.  Four squared is sixteen, you know its true, just use this as your base
but five squared is what, don’t calculate, it should ultimately equate
Plotting the points of this uncommon shape will lead you to this place
How many points are up to you, depending on your pace Continue reading 2011 Horseshoe Hunt (1) Clues

Calling all DJJD 5/15K Run-Walkers

It’s that time of the year again.  Start thinking about that annual Run-Walk event that happens each Sunday morning . . . → Read More: Calling all DJJD 5/15K Run-Walkers

Northfield Metro Express Will Offer Special DJJD Shuttles Sept 9 and 10

Metro Express Logo

Northfield Lines Inc. is proud to announce extended shuttle hours during the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration.  The buses will be running late night service both Friday and Saturday nights, and an early morning run on Saturday.

Friday and Saturday nights there will be one pick-up at the Downtown Northfield stop, on 7th St. W. and Water St. and will drop at Mall of America, St. Catherine University, University of St. Thomas, the U of MN and Downtown Minneapolis. Continue reading Northfield Metro Express Will Offer Special DJJD Shuttles Sept 9 and 10

Introducing James-Younger 1876 Rye Ale

JYG 1876 Rye Alle

We are pleased to announce a new microbrew designed to pique the interest of area residents, provide a salute to history and create a collector’s keepsake that people will appreciate for years to come … all while raising funds to support the mission of the Northfield Historical Society. The brew is called James-Younger 1876 Rye Ale.

The idea for the James-Younger beer was borne out of the process of looking for new ways to get people excited about the history of Northfield, Minn., the site of the dramatic Jesse James/Cole Younger failed bank raid in 1876. Hayes Scriven, executive director of the Northfield Historical Society, said, “We are extremely proud of our heritage as community-minded citizens willing to stand up for what we believe is right. The introduction of the James-Younger beer is another way for us to increase awareness of DJJD. Continue reading Introducing James-Younger 1876 Rye Ale

2012 Royalty Crowned - Queen Elizabeth Spaulding

By Julie Eddy

After three weeks of preparation and anticipation the new 2012 DJJD Royalty Ambassadors were crowned Saturday at the Junior Coronation and the Royalty Scholarship Coronation. The new royal court is:

Queen Elizabeth Spaulding
Princesses Vanessa Anderson and Mandy Malecha
Jr Ambassadors Tyler Lemke and Kylie Koktavy

Vanessa Anderson also received the honor of Miss Congeniality. Continue reading 2012 Royalty Crowned – Queen Elizabeth Spaulding

Pre-Sales for Carnival on Townie Night Now Open

You can purchase wrist bands for unlimited rides on Thursday Now!

Advance sales for Thursday night wrist band night . . . → Read More: Pre-Sales for Carnival on Townie Night Now Open

Blood Donation Opportunities - American Red Cross bloodmobile

Red Cross Blood Donations at Seriously Low Level; Blood Donors Needed

Blood donations nationally have been declining this summer and supplies are at seriously low levels. Though the American Red Cross issued a national appeal for blood donors on July 11, blood products are going out to area hospitals just as quickly as donations are coming in.

Make an online appointment here

View Update Press Release Here (Sept 2011)

 

All blood types are needed – especially type O negative, B negative and A negative – to ensure blood supplies do not drop to emergency levels. Continue reading Blood Donation Opportunities – American Red Cross Bloodmobile