The Latest on May 27 at Northern Community Internet.Org!

What's New on Northern Community Internet.Org

May 27,2009

 

 5 NEW THINGS!

 

 

1.     Community journalist Kari Frisch has the second in a series of articles about geocaching in northern Minnesota.*

 

2.     There's a new classified ad looking to buy 10-12 ft. Cedar poles.  You can place a free classified ad here. 

 

3.     In the Northern Community Internet.org local listing of websites see one of the new listings for Eveleth Venues – Technology, Arts & Performances. 

 

4.     On Bemidji Community Internet.Org you'll find a local blog posting from author Will Weaver's blog about his book-inspired racing team, Team Weaver, including the upcoming racing and appearance schedule. 

 

5.     Thanks to one of the new business supporters of Northern Community Internet.org Computer Enterprises.  You can find a coupon when you go to their site.  Contact John Bauer at KAXE 218-326-1234 if you'd like your business to support this innovative community Internet project. 

 

 

*In the current corporate media driven world, do you appreciate local journalism?

Northern Community Internet is a groundbreaking experiment

that brings together journalists to tell the stories of their communities.

Become a Community Journalism Sponsor – you can give $5 or $25 or $50 or $100 to support this innovative, local project.

 

If you are interested in becoming a community journalist for Northern Community Internet contact Managing Editor Katie Carter at 218-326-1234.

 

 

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Our thanks to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

and the Blandin Foundation for their support.

 

Thanks also to the local businesses Grand Itasca Hospital and Clinics, Computer Enterprises & Grand Rapids Eye Care Clinic.

New at Northern Community Internet

There is a news link at Iron Range Community Internet to MinnesotaBrown's report about Itasca County's deliberations on providing land for the Essar Steel plant.

At Bemidji Community Internet there is a continuing discussion of alternative energy in Northern Minnesota on the eDemocracy forum.

 

5 New Things at Northern Community Internet.Org May 21, 2009

What's New on Northern Community Internet.Org

May 21,2009

 

 5 NEW THINGS!

 

 

1.      Community journalist Kari Frisch has the first in a series of articles about geocaching in northern Minnesota.*

 

2.      There's a classified ad for 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide Convertible.

 

3.      In the news section there's a link to a Star Tribune article about conservation efforts in the Brainerd area for the Mississippi River. 

 

4.      Community journalist Mary Lou Aurell has a story about the opening of camping season at Scenic State Park.*

 

5.      There's a link to a local blog about the Athletic Banquet in Bigfork. 

 

 

 

 

*In the current corporate media driven world, do you appreciate local journalism?

Northern Community Internet is a groundbreaking experiment

that brings together journalists to tell the stories of their communities. Is there a story that you think should be covered in your community?  Email Katie!

 

Become a Community Journalism Sponsor – you can give $5 or $25 or $50 or $100 to support this innovative, local project. 

 

If you are interested in becoming a community journalist for Northern Community Internet contact Managing Editor Katie Carter at 218-326-1234. 

 

 

 

Our thanks to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Blandin Foundation for their support.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

New at Northern Community Internet

On Bemidji Community Internet there is a link to a BSU story about  Dr. Barbara Bridges capturing two educator of the year awards.

On Iron Range Community Internet  there is a link to a blog commentary by Aaron Brown on "what happens when unemployment runs out."

At Grand Rapids Community Internet the eDemocracy section announces that the Rev. Gerry Eisele has agreed to be the new Grand Rapids Forum's manager.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

New at Northern Community Internet

There is a Harley Davidson for sale on the Brainerd Community Internet classifieds.

At Iron Range Community Internet there is a link to the Crane Lake Nature Blog with a report about the fishing opener on Crane Lake.

Ross Williams
Advocacy Technologies

Friday, May 15, 2009

New at Northern Community Internet

At Grand Rapids Community Internet the blogs have a link to the new YouTube video about Grand Rapids from the Itasca Economic Development Corporation.

At Bemidji Community Internet there is a "tin lizzie" mid-arm quilting machine for sale in the local classifieds.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

New at Northern Community Internet

Someone placed a classified ad at Grand Rapids Community Internet looking for a motor scooter.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners added their web site to the list of sites that are part of the local search at Bemidji Community Internet.

Iron Range Community Internet has a link to a report on the Virginia Sustainability Task Force blog that the St Louis County Environmental Services Department is selling compost bins for $15 each at the landfill during the last week of May.

There are two new underwriters for Community Supported Journalism at Grand Rapids Community Internet, the Grand Rapids Eye Clinic and Computer Enterprises.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Fwd: 5 New Things from Northern Community Internet.Org

What's New on Northern Community Internet.Org

May 7, 2009

 

 5 NEW THINGS!

 

 

1.      Community journalist Mary Lou Aurell has an article called  "Kids and Financial Woes: WHAT DO I TELL THEM" *

 

2.      KAXE commentator and community planner Chuck Marohn writes further about something he mentioned this morning on KAXE's weekly political segment "Making Sausage" about a "government bubble".  Post your thoughts on the KAXE Blog/Klog. 

 

3.      You can find a link to the Virginia Community Foundation on the Northern Community Internet.Org's list of local websites.  You can add yours or local websites here. 

 

4.      Bemidji Community journalist Barry Babcock has an article called "Reaping What We Do Not Sow".  It's all about local and wild food harvesting.*

 

5.      There's a classified ad on Iron Range Community Internet that's looking for a gas powered golf cart to buy.  Post your free classified ads here. 

 

 

 

 

 

*In the current corporate media driven world, do you appreciate local journalism?

Northern Community Internet is a groundbreaking experiment

that brings together journalists to tell the stories of their communities.

 

Become a Community Journalism Sponsor – you can give $5 or $25 or $50 or $100 to support this innovative, local project.

 

If you are interested in becoming a community journalist for Northern Community Internet contact Managing Editor Katie Carter at 218-326-1234. 

 

 

 

Our thanks to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Blandin Foundation for their support.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

$300 Award in Logo Competition

Northern Community Internet is looking for a logo for the local community internet sites. The project is using crowdSPRING, a creative design web site, to offer a $300 payment for the accepted logo.  People can enter the logo competition on the internet at: 

http://www.crowdspring.com/projects/graphic_design/logo/community_internet_logo

In addition, crowdSPRING provides the opportunity for anyone to vote for designs they like at that same link. So offer your ideas or provide feedback on what design you think best represents our community internet.