Northfield Visitor Guide 2024

Welcome to Northfield, Minnesota! We are glad you are here and excited to tell you about the variety of amenities and beautiful surroundings throughout our community just waiting for you to explore!

Northfield is known for many things. Its two beautiful and world-renowned institutions, Carleton College and St. Olaf College. Our vibrant arts community - public murals, sculptures, and art exhibits. Live entertainment in our theaters, art galleries and music venues. And last, but certainly not least, our history, which includes the famous bank raid attempt by the James-Younger Gang in 1876.

Treat yourself to a weekend stay in our charming city. Indulge in local cuisine while shopping local in our vibrant historic downtown. Year round, Northfield offers indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages. Explore miles of bike and pedestrian trails. Enjoy over 35 parks and open spaces. Playgrounds and an outdoor pool. Take a stroll along the Cannon River. Visit the Riverwalk Market Fair and farmers’ markets featuring local food, crafts and artisan vendors. You will experience good roads, safe neighborhoods and the caring people who live here.  You’ll see why we’ve been named “Best Place to Retire: multiple times by Money Magazine, and “Top Small Towns in America” by Country Living.com.

Now is the time for you to create unforgettable memories with your family and friends right here in Northfield. Whether you’re looking for a place to visit, live or build a business, know that you are welcome in Northfield!

Rhonda Pownell Mayor of Northfield

VISITORS CENTER

At roughly 2:00 p.m., September 7, 1876, eight men rode into town, intent on robbing the First National Bank of Northfield. It would later be called a textbook JamesYounger bank robbery, and it began with three members of the gang entering the bank and announcing that it was a holdup. The three desperados ordered three bank employees to open the safe, but were told the vault was locked and couldn’t be opened.

On the street, local citizens began to arm themselves when a merchant discovered the robbery in progress. Upon their discovery, two gang members sprang to their horses and began shooting and yelling at the townspeople to leave the street. This forced the other three robbers into the fray. The first to fall was a Swedish immigrant named Nicholas Gustafson, who remained on the street because he did not understand English.

The battle lasted only seven minutes, but when it was over two robbers lay dead in the street and two more were badly wounded. Six outlaws fled south, and the largest manhunt at that time in U.S. history ensued. The Younger brothers were captured and Charlie Pitts was killed near Madelia, MN. Jesse and Frank James escaped the posse and made it to Missouri.

The heroes that day included J.S. Allen, A.R. Manning, Henry Wheeler and others. But the biggest hero was Joseph Lee Heywood, who died because he would not open the bank vault and betray the trust of the bank owners and his fellow Northfield citizens. It is the extraordinary courage of these townspeople that we honor on the weekend after Labor Day each year during Defeat of Jesse James Days.

“Get your guns boys, they’re robbing the bank”

Photo Credits: Carleton.edu, Fielders Choice Website, Northfield Arts Guild, Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Toursim, Northfield Library, Northfield News, Ole Restaurant Website, St. Olaf College.

The Town That Stood

HISTORY - In 1855, John Wesley North settled in what would become Northfield for the great hydrologic power potential and abundant natural resources. North built a saw mill, then a grist mill and a bridge. In 2015, Post Consumer Brands purchased MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal) and continues to operate a mill in the same location established by North. In fact, Northfield is the only place in the world where Malt-O-Meal hot cereal is produced!

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"GetYourGuns Boys,They're RobbingTheBank!"

-J.S.Allen

EXPERIENCEMNHISTORYATITSBEST!

On September 7, 1876, the JamesYounger gang rode into town, intent on robbing the First National Bank of Northfield. When the holdup was discovered by local citizens, they began to arm themselves to face down the gang

A battle ensued and lasted only seven minutes See for yourself where it all took place and experience one of the finest examples of ordinary people showing extraordinary courage.

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Drink & Dine

AMERICAN

Applebee’s

2433 Hwy 3 S 507.645.8955

applebees.com

Arby’s 2220 Gleason Ct 507.645.4144

arbys.com

Boonies Bar & Grill

3301 Millersburg Blvd. - Faribault 507.645.6424

booniesgrill.com

Cafe Shawn

519 Division Street S 612.332.2525

cafeshawn.com

The Contented Cow

302 Division Street S B 507.663.1351

contentedcow.com

Cottage Tearoom & Fare

13 Bridge Square 507.301.3944

cottagetearoomandfare.com

Culver’s of Northfield

960 MN-3 S 507.645.7700

culvers.com

Dairy Queen of Northfield

Open Seasonally 900 MN-3 N 507.645.8912

dairyqueenofnorthfield.com

Dawn’s Corner Bar

200 Railway Street, Dundas 507.663.0593

Fielder’s Choice

Tap & Table 2300 Gleason Ct. 507.645.4500

fielderschoicetapandtable. patronpath.com

Flaherty’s Pub & Grill

1700 MN-3

507.645.2006

flahertysnorthfieldlands.com

Gong Loco

1910 Honey Locust Street

The Grand Event Center 316 Washington Street 507.663.1773

thegrandnorthfield.com

Hogan Brother’s Acoustic Cafe

415 Division Street S 507.645.6653

hoganbros.com

L & M Bar & Grill

224 N Railway Street, Dundas 507.645.8987

McDonald’s 1101 Hwy 3 S 507.663.0236

mcdonalds.com

Nautical Bowl

420 Division Street 507.321.4419

nauticalbowls.com

Northfield Ballroom 1055 MN-3 507.645.6110

northfieldballroom.com

Ole Store Restaurant 1011 St. Olaf Avenue 507.786.9400

olestorerestaruant.com

Ole Restaurant

Fielder’s

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

1401 Riverview Drive

507.645.4830

perkinsrestaurants.com

Quarterback Club

116 Third Street W

507.645.7886

quarterbackclubrestaurant.com

Raven’s Nest Cafe

422 Division Street S 507.366.2006

ravensnest.cafe

Reunion

501 Division Street S 507.366.1337

reunioneatdrinkgather.com

Riverside Bar & Kitchen

114 2nd Street W

(In Fairfield Inn by Marriott) 888.236.2427

riversidebarandkitchen.com

Ruth’s on Stafford

410 Stafford Lane - Dundas 507.581.7410

ruthsonstafford.com

Spring Creek Grill

707 Prairie Street

507.645.4026

northfieldgolfclub.com/clubhouse/ grille-bar

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

416 MN-3 S

507-645-7226 • subway.com

Willinger’s Golf Club

6979 Canby Trail 952.652.2500 • willingers.com

ASIAN

Mandarin Garden

107 Fourth Street E 507.645.7101

mandaringardennorthfield

New Buffet

630 Water Street S 507.645.0808

Tokyo Grill

1301 Bollenbacher Drive 507.664.0888

tokyogrillmn.com

INDIAN

Desi Diner

317 Division Street S 507.650.3480

linktr.ee/desidiner

MEXICAN

Coco’s Place

306 Division Street S 507.301.3232 • cocosplacee.com

El Tequila Mexican Restaurant

1010 Hwy 3 S 507.664.9139

eltequilarestaurant.com

El Triunfo

200 MN-3

507.664.3888

Estrada Catering - Little Frida 1651 Jefferson Pkwy (Inside Fifty North/Community Action Center) 507.321.1884

littlefrida-estradacatering.square. site

Gran Plaza Mexican Grill

2018 Jefferson Road, Ste G 507.366.1862

granplazanorthfield.com

Tacoasis

1140 MN-2

507.645.5340

facebook.com/tacoasis

Taco Bell

410 Hwy 3 S 507.663.7011 tacobell.com

Don Chingon 1140 Hwy 3 S

PIZZA/ITALIAN

B & L Pizza

514 Division Street S 507.663.0390 bnlpizza.com

Basil’s Pizza Palace

301 Water Street S 507.663.1248 basilspizza.net

Carbone’s Pizza & Sports Bar 620 Water Street S 507.645.2300 carbonesnorthfield.com

Domino’s Pizza 110 E Fourth Street 507.645.1221 dominos.com

George’s Vineyard 1160 MN-3 S 507.645.0100 georgesvineyard.com

Papa Murphy’s

Take ‘n Bake Pizza

2014 Jefferson Road 507.663.7272 papamurphys.com

Pizza Hut

1500 Clinton Lane Ste D 507.663.6033 pizzahut.com

Red Barn Farm 10063 110th Street E 507.664.0304

redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com (Open May-Oct)

COFFEE & DESSERT

Bread People

400 5th Street W Suite 2 507.301.3385 breadpeople.com

Brick Oven Bakery, Inc

158 Water Street N #6 507.645.9517

brickovenbakery.com

Tokyo Grill

Coco’s Place

Cake Walk

303 Division Street S 507.786.9255

cakewalknorthfield.com

Caribou Coffee

400 Fifth Street W 507.645.7650

cariboucoffee.com

Goodbye Blue Monday

Coffeehouse

319 Division Street S 507.663.6188

gbmcoffee.com

Healthy Focus

1050 MN-3 S 507.664.1144

facebook.com/Healthyfocus24/ James Gang

Coffeehouse

2018 Jefferson Road 507.663.6060

jamesgangcoffeehouse.com

Little Joy Coffee

300 Division Street S 507.301.7757

groundwire.coffee/pages/little-joy

Martha’s Eats & Treats

236 Railways Street N, Dundas 507.645.2984

marthaseatsandtreats.com

Starbucks

601 Division Street (Inside Family Fare) 507.645.2984

2323 Hwy. 3 S (Inside Target)

507.645.2984

The Blast Northfield

220 Division Street S, Suite 3 641.919.1258

The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar

421 Division Street S 507.664.0400

thehideawaycoffeehouseand winebar.com

The HideAway Vault

(Inside Heritage Bank)

1520 Clinton Ln

507.301.3600

thehideawaynorthfield.com

The Robin’s Egg

410 Division Street S 507.301.3086

Tin Tea

2010 Jefferson Road, Suite C 507.301.3886

tintea.business.site

BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & CIDERIES

Chapel Brewing

15 Hester St, Dundas 507.664.1300

chapelbrewing.com

Imminent Brewing

519 Division Street S #2 507.646.2327

imminentbrewing.com

Keepsake Cidery

4609 135th Street E, Dundas 413.552.8872

mncider.com/

Loon Liquors

1325 Armstrong Road Ste 165 507.581.7527

loonliquors.com

Tanzenwald Brewing Company 103 Hwy. 3 N

507.366.BEER (2337) tanzenwald.com

On the Corner of

The heart of our community boasts public art, boutique shopping, restaurants, a museum and much more! Historic Downtown Northfield has it all! Named “Most Walkable City” by the Star Tribune, this preserved historic area is home to two craft breweries, the Northfield Arts Guild, Bridge Square, live entertainment venues, restaurants and our Northfield Historical

ANTIQUES

Antiques of Northfield

416 Division Street S 507.664.9599

Fate Furnishings 507 Division Street 507.301.3811

fatefurnishings.com

Marketplace at 416 416 Grastvedt Lane 507.664.1416

Used A Bit Shoppe

624 Water Street S 507.645.1399

Vintage, etc.

411 Division Street S 507.366.4411

BOOK STORES

Carleton College

Bookstore

1 North College Street 507.222.4153

go.carleton.edu/books

Content Books

& Kid’s Content

314 Division Street S 507.222.9238

contentbookstore.com

Society Museum which tells the story of how Northfield citizens defeated the famed JamesYounger Gang.

Our downtown is a destination that is at the top of any Northfield travel itinerary! It’s easy to spend an entire day, or two in this unique area of Northfield!

St. Olaf College Bookstore

1520 St. Olaf Avenue 507.786.3048

stolafbookstore.com

CLOTHING

Champion Sports

407 Division Street S 507.645.8229

championsports.com

The Clothes Closet

600 Water Street S 507.645.1389

communityactioncenter.org

Summer Haven Boutique

220 Division Street S summerhavenboutique. com

Larson’s Printing 207 Water Street S 507.645.7238

larsonprinting.com

Mainstream Boutique

506 Division Street S 507.366.6786

facebook.com/ mainstreamboutique northfield

maurices

2420 Bridgewater Ln 507.645.6095

maurices.com

Soulstice Boutique

425 Division Street S 507.366.1386

mnsoulsticeboutique.com

The Rare Pair

401 Division Street S 507.645.4257

rarepair.com

The Thrifty Parrot

507 Water Street S #3 507.645.1685

thriftyparrot.com

DEPARTMENT STORES

Dollar General 930 MN-3 615.855.4000

dollargeneral.com

Menard’s

100 Schilling Drive S 507.664.3811

menards.com

Target 2323 Hwy 3 S 507.645.4777

target.com

Walgreens 401 W Fifth Street 507.645.9658

walgreens.com

GIFTS

The Measuring Cup 320 Division Street S 507.664.9152

measuringcupofnorthfield. com

Monarch Gift Shop 408 Division Street S 507.645.9268

northfieldhistory.org

Petalina 313 Division Street S 507.645.9268

northfieldhistory.org

Nevaeh Salon & Boutique 110 7th St. W 507.645.8399

The Secret Attic 113 Fifth Street W 507.645.6510

GROCERY

Aldi

611 N Stafford Rd, Dundas 855.955.2534 aldi.us

Cub Foods 2423 MN-3 South 507.645.6887 cub.com

Family Fare

610 Division Street 507.645.9514 shopfamilyfare.com

Just Food Co-op 516 Water Street S 507.650.0106 shopfamilyfare.com

SPECIALTY

Tolle Fine Art 508 Division Street 952.261.3691

tollefineart.com

Advance Auto Parts 701 Woodley Street W 507.645.9000

advanceautoparts.com

America’s Mattress/ Furniture 2 Go 401 N. Stafford Rd, Dundas 507.645.5758

americasmattress.com/ dundas

Aquatic Pets Plus 414 Division Street S 507.663.1096

Behr’s USA Flooring

404 Schilling Dr. Unit 1 507.645.4415

behrsusaflooring.com

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Bierman’s Home

Furnishings & Flooring

1289 Bollenbacher Drive 507.645.5848

biermansflooring.com

Cannon Valley Vet Clinic & Retail Store

1200 Hwy 3 S 507.645.8871

cannonvalleyvet.com

Chuck & Don’s Pet Foods

1500 Clinton Ln. Ste. A 507.664.9537

chuckanddons.com

Dollar Tree

2350 Bridgewater Ln 507.321.7017

dollartree.com/locations/ mn/northfield

Downtown Bicycles

321 Division Street S 507.786.9191

downtownbicyclesllc.com

Downtown Tobacco

429 Division Street S 507.301.3578

Farmstead Bikes

422 Division Street S farmsteadbikeshop.com/ northfield

Fate Furnishings

507 Division Street S 507.301.3811

fatefurnishings.com

Fine Fettle

16 Bridge Sq 952.240.0469

finefettle.com

Fire House Liquor

607 N Stafford Road, Dundas 507.645.5717

firehouseliquor.com

Forget-Me-Not Florist

501 Water Street S 507.645.4956

forgetmenotnorthfield. com

The Goat

413 Division Street S

Graphic Mailbox

204 7th Street W

507.645.1610

graphicmailbox.com

Heath Creek Cycles

313 1/2 Division Street S 507.301.3838

heathcreekcycles.com

In The Doghouse

518 Division Street 507.664.2250

inthedoghousemn.com

J. Scott Furniture

310 Division Street S 507.645.9100

spare-room-underground. myshopify.com.com

Judy’s Floral

1951 Division Street S 507.645.6008

judysfreshfloraldesign.com

Knecht’s Nursery

1601 Hwy 19 W 507.645.5015

knechts.net

Makeshift Accessories

418 Division Street S 952.270.8284

makeshiftaccessories.com

MGM Wine & Spirits

404 Schilling Drive N 507.366.6460

mgmwineandspirits.com

Napa Auto Parts

108 7th Street E 507.645.39526

napaonline.com

Northfield Framing & Fine Art Printing

105 E 4th Street Suite 100 507.366.3300

northfieldframing.com

Northfield Historical Society Museum Store 408 Division Street S 507.645.9268

northfieldhistory.org

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Northfield

Municipal Liquor

116 5th Street W 507.645.5153

northfieldmn.gov/470/ Liquor-Store

Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars

18 Bridge Suqare 507.645.4008

northfieldoliveoils andvinegars.com

Northfield Yarn 314 Division Street S 507.645.9268

northfieldhistory.org

Northside Boards & Scooters

409 Division Street S 507.384.2078

northfieldsideboards.com

O’Reilly Auto Parts

1000 MN-3 S 507.645.4430

locations.oreillyauto. com/mn/northfield/ autoparts-4630.html

Paisley Gardens 600 Division Street S 507.645.7078

paisley-gardens.com

Reproduction Fabrics 105 4th Street Suite 205 507.664.1447

reproductionfabrics.com

Slumberland Furniture 404 Schilling Drive Dundas 507.778.7200

slumberland.com/stores/b5-dundas-mn

The Sketchy Artist

315 Division Street S 507.645.2811

thesketchyartist.com

Tobacco Field 1100 Hwy 3 507.645.7477

Ready, Set,

PARKS

City Parks

Northfield is home to over 30 city parks, offering playgrounds, softball and soccer fields, ice rinks, picnic facilities, trails, and plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family. Picnic shelters can be reserved for large gatherings. www.ci.northfield.mn.us

Cannon River Wilderness Area

Beginning five miles south of Northfield along Highway 3, this park stretches across 850 acres and nearly 14 miles of wooded river valley. It features a self-guided nature trail and easy access to the Cannon River for your canoe or kayak.

151st St. E., Faribault, MN co.rice.mn.us/parks/cannon.php

Caron Park

Caron Park is a sixty-acre remnant of the big woods located about nine miles from downtown Northfield in rural Faribault. This lovely park is an excellent environmental study area, with a waterfall, a picnic area, and a 1.5 mile hiking/snowshoe trail. 170th Street East, Faribault www.co.rice.mn.us/parksfacilities/caron-park

Carleton College

Cowling Arboretum

Best with “RUNNER’S MAGAZINE AS THE TOP PLACE TO RUN IN MINNESOTA.” Open to the public year round. It is an ideal place to

hike, run, ski, fish, or simply enjoy being outdoors. The upland and lowland forests along with the 150-acre prairie restoration provide excellent bird and wildlife watching. The extensive 15-mile trail system has been ranked by Runner’s Magazine as the top place to fun in Minnesota and one of the top 10 in the country. In winter, trails are groomed for both classic and skate skiing.

go.carleton.edu/arb

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Nearly 3,000 acres of wildflowers, wildlife, trails and campgrounds are found just a short drive from Northfield. The park is also the world’s only home for the endangered dwarf trout lily.

9700 170 St. E., Nerstrand 507.333.4840

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_ parks/nerstrand_big_woods/

River Bend Nature Center

Just 14 miles south of Northfield, the River Bend Nature Center encompasses 750 acres and features a variety of public programs, from photography lessons to bird watching tips.

The Big Woods Amphitheater is available free of charge and without reservations and can accommodate up to 100 people.

Rustad Rd., Faribault 507.332.7151

www.rbnc.org

Hidden Falls at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.

RECREATION

Biking

Northfield’s Mill Towns Trail features an abundance of varied terrain and scenery for the bicyclist in you. The trail winds through historic downtown and around Sechler Park, offering views of both the Cannon River and the railroad. Northfield also features occasional criterion and road races for both novices and advanced bikers. www.milltownstrail.org

Bowling

Flaherty’s Northfield is a 16 - lane, up-to-date bowling arcade and restaurant. A venue for the whole family and a great spot for birthday parties, banquets and more!

1700 South Highway 3 507.645.8322

www.flahertysnorthfield lanes.com

Canoeing & Kayaking

Explore the Cannon River, Union Lake or the bike paths and roads around town. When the weather is warm, rent solo or tandem kayaks, stand up paddle boards or bikes from Farmstead Bikes

422 Division Street S, 507.366.2006

farmsteadbikeshop.com

Dog Parks

Northfield’s dog park is located on the east side of Highway 3 at the Woodley intersection. Call 507.645.8935 for info. The City of Dundas has a dog park just off County Road 1 near the Schilling Drive intersection.

Dundas Dome

The Dundas Dome is a privately owned venue that is suitable for any occasion whether family or business. We are capable of hosting a number of sports here: soccer, lacrosse, softball, baseball, rugby, and football. We have hosted New Years Eve parties, church youth groups, business gatherings, tournaments, cross fit competitions, drone flying, and a community favorite, open domes. The dome is open 6 months of the year from November 1 to April 30th.

Fishing

The Cannon River is a surprisingly robust fishery, and not just for rough fish! Walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass can all be found, along with pan fish, channel catfish, bullheads, and more.

Golf

Northfield is home to two excellent 18-hole courses and a driving range. The Northfield Golf Club features abundant oak, maple, pine and birch trees adding majesty to an already classic course. The original nine holes date to 1926 while the back nine has been challenging duffers since 1975.

707 Prairie St. 507.645.4026 northfieldgolfclub.com

Golf Digest rated Willinger’s Golf Club among America’s Best with designations in “TOP 20 BEST COURSES IN MINNESOTA” and a “4 1/2 STAR” rating in “BEST PLACES TO PLAY GOLF IN NORTH AMERICA.”

This course, featuring four sets of tee boxes per hole, was designed to challenge everyone from the beginner to the professional.

6900 Canby Trail 952.652.2500

www.willingersgc.com

The Twin Oaks Driving Range offers 25 practice tees right in the center of town. 8391 Hall Ave.

507.663.1824

Health and Fitness

The Northfield Area Family YMCA provides healthy fun options for all ages: indoor pool, walking track and gym, wellness floor of cardio and weight equipment, and 45+ group and aqua exercise classes weekly.

1501 Honeylocust Drive. 507-645-0088.

www.northfieldymca.org

Pickleball

Courts are available at Riverside-Lions Park.

Skateboarding

Northfield’s 4000 sq foot public skateboard park opened at Old Memorial Park in summer 2015. It’s open to skaters of all ages and abilities, who are encouraged to be safe, read the posted rules, and abide by the park hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

801 Seventh St. E. 507.645.1837

Swimming

The Old Memorial Pool features a separate toddler pool, zero-depth entry, a 50-meter section, diving board, and climbing wall, as well as a half-court basketball area, a skate park, and plenty of deck and grass space for everyone to enjoy.

801 Seventh St. E. 507.645.1837

ci.northfield.mn.us/ parksandrec/

Tennis

Courts are available at Northfield High School and Carleton and St. Olaf colleges.

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Ice Skating & Hockey

Parks Ice Rinks:

Babcock Park

Greenvale School

Roosevelt Park

Washington Park Way Park

Pack a bag, throw in the racket, tie down the bike, head to Northfield and get ready for some action! No reason to sit still in Northfield with so many recreational activities that appeal to sports nuts, weekend athletes and nature-lovers alike.

Winter

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WINTER ACTIVITIES

Cross-Country Skiing

Miles of well-groomed trails await your skinny skis. Try the trails at Cowling Arboretum at Carleton College, River Bend Nature Center, or Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.

Ice Skating and Hockey

Indoor open skating is available at the Northfield Ice Arena from November through March. Outdoor facilities can be found at five city parks, Northfield High School and Carleton and St. Olaf colleges.

Sledding hills on either side of the Cannon River

Most folks are aware of the two prestigious colleges that anchor Northfield’s east side (Carleton College) and west side (St. Olaf College). But did you know both colleges sport outstanding hills for premium sledding? For years, locals have taken advantage of the easy-to-access hills to wear out their kids and get the best sledding south of the river. Head over to Old Main at St. Olaf (off of Lincoln St. S.) or Bell Field at Carleton (east side of campus) to sled the winter away. Enjoy it while you can, because the trek up the hills will catch up with you.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing trails are abundant when snow conditions are right. The natural lands at St. Olaf College and the Arboretum at Carleton College are great spots right in town, or head out to nearby Caron Park, Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, or River Bend Nature Center. Snowshoe rentals of all sizes for your whole family from Farmstead Outdoor Adventures

422 Division Street S, 507.366.2006 rentals@farmstead bikeshop.com

Snowmobiling

Believe it or not, a snowmobiler can travel all the way to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula from Northfield! But we recommend sticking to the 42.5-mile Waterford Trail that begins at Sechler Park and winds through scenic forests, open fields and pastures.

facebook.com/Waterford-WarriorsSnowmobile-Club

Photo from Carleton.edu

Get Fresh

There is a growing interest in wanting to know where our food comes from.

Northfield is lucky to have an abundance of farms that produce everything from fresh fruits and veggies to meats and fibers. During the warmer months, we have a farmer’s market twice a week, as well as the Saturday morning Riverwalk Market Fair. Many local farms also offer pick-your-own options and tours! Call ahead for hours.

Bridgewater Produce Farm, LLC

4706 East Lonsdale Blvd (Hwy 19 W)

Northfield • 651.253.2689 bridgewaterproduce farm.com

Proudly raising pumpkins for more than 60 years, and providing you and your family with a fun, memorable farm experience! Visit their website for hours and driving directions.

Fireside Orchard & Gardens, Inc.

2225 Lonsdale Blvd. East (Hwy 19)

Northfield • 507.663.1376 firesideorchard.com

We guarantee the highest quality apples. Varieties include Honeycrisp, Haralson, Fireside, Keepsake, Zestar!, Kindercrisp, River Belle, HoneyBee, Pazazz, Regent, Sweet Sixteen, SweeTango, Snow Sweet & more. Fudge, pies, caramel apples & dip, cheeses, cider, jams/jellies, honey, maple syrup, donuts, pumpkins & more. Water & rose display gardens! Closer than you think, just 1.5mi E of I-35 on Hwy 19 (exit 69) in Northfield. Early Aug 1-Dec 24: Daily 9a-6p.

Flutterby Flower Farm

507.222.9276

flutterbyflowers.com

Specialty cut flowers/florist using pollinator-friendly and environmentally responsible practices. Subscription bouquet program (CSA), May-Oct, with flexible options. A la Carte arrangements for weddings, events, gifts. Flowers by the bucket for DIY arranging. Gift certificates available. Single-bouquet orders welcome. Local and Twin Cities delivery available. Contact by phone or email. Farm closed to public except for pick-up by arrangement.

Fossum Family Farm

5445 320th Street W Northfield • 507.645.0365

fosssumfamilyfarm.com

Fossum Family Farm is a full service alpaca farm offering animals, boarding, stud services and farm tours. We raise both suri and huacaya alpacas and recently added yaks. The Alpaca Farm Store offers raw fiber, rovings, yarn and rugs from our animals as well as various finished products from alpaca such as hats, scarves, mittens, sweaters and more. Please email or call for most current hours. Find us on Facebook for current hours and special events.

Get Bentz Farm

30700 Northfield Blvd. 651.271.5142

getbentzfarm.com

We are a grass-fed, sustainable, small scale, familyowned farm located outside of Northfield. We focus on never wasting beautiful products our animals provide, and we have products for sale that include wool bedding, yarn, roving and grass-fed lamb. All of our wool is processed locally using eco-friendly techniques. Each purchase you make supports multiple small, family owned local businesses! Visit our website to see our products and order.

Hanappe Ranch

3891 275th St. W 612.860.3761

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weather allows, otherwise they eat hay grown by us as we socialize with the herd. We sell quarters and halves directly to customers. Hanappe Ranch welcomes visitors: Please call or email. We are located on the NW corner of Hwy 3 & 275th St W in Castle Rock, MN

HD Beef Works

6320 Chester Avenue

507.744.2539

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S of the Twin Cities and W of Northfield off exit 69. Committed to bringing you the healthiest and finest quality grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and certified organic fed chicken. Our land and animals are non-GMO and tended without the use of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. Farm raised, not bought from feed lots or auctions. American Grass-fed Assoc. certified. Variety of sizes to accommodate individual/family needs. See web for pricing. Open by appt.

Hidden Hollow Vineyard & Nursery

5273 Elmore Avenue, Webster • 952.652.5062

We grow a wide selection of premium annuals, hanging baskets, container gardens, perennials & a full line of vegetables. In the fall we

sell fresh picked grapes for wine making to hobbyists & commercial wineries. Our grapes also make excellent jelly & juice. Just 15min from the S metro. Greenhouse opens to the public late Apr & grape harvest begins early Sep. Visit our website for seasonal hrs & grape availability.

Keepsake Cidery at Woodskeep Orchard

4609 135th Street E, Dundas 413.552.8872

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Keepsake Cidery is a farm cidery producing high quality hard cider from 100% local apples. No additives, no preservatives, no refined sugars, and no water! 100% cider made the traditional way. Our ciders are aged 6-24 months before being bottled or kegged. Cider can be purchased at the cidery/ orchard or at many locations in the Twin Cities and Southern MN!

Knecht’s Nurseries & Landscaping

1601 Hwy 19

507.645.5015 • knechts.net

We invite you to visit Knecht’s Nurseries & Landscaping in beautiful Northfield, MN. We are the area’s largest garden center with 10 acres of plant heaven. Our inventory includes hundreds of varieties of shade trees, evergreens, ornamental

trees, fruit trees, shrubs, and fruits. We also carry several hundred varieties of perennials and more than 100 varieties of hostas. Our knowledgeable staff is excited to help you 7 days a week from April to November.

Little Hill Berry Farm

4339 320th Street W, Northfield • 507.301.7183 littlehillberryfarm.com

Our farm offers certified organic, nutrient rich, PYO blueberries 45 mins S of the Twin Cities in beautiful Northfield. We have a family friendly atmosphere & welcome supervised children. Containers provided. Picking season is Jul & Aug. Please check our website or Facebook page before you come to make sure we are open.

Lorence’s Berry Farm 28625 Foliage Avenue, Northfield • 507.645.9749 lorencesberryfarm.com

5th-generation family farm. Bring friends & family; we’ll provide the containers! Prepicked asparagus May to mid Jun, pre-pick/PYO strawberries mid Jun-Jul, & pre-pick/ PYO raspberries early AugOct. Jam, jelly & syrup too. Please call ahead for picking times & ordering. On Cty Rd 23 14mi S of Apple Valley or 7mi N of Northfield. Also at

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St Paul, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Prior Lake, Northfield & Bloomington. Hrs vary.

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Farmers Market

Riverside Lion’s Park

Large variety of fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers, Spring/Summerpotted perennials, flowers, vegetable plants, asparagus, cut flowers, herbs, maple syrup, jams & jellies, honey, meats, cheeses, eggs and other fresh produce raised in within a 15 mile radius.

Open Hands Farm

4151 320th Street W 507.645.2871

openhandsfarm.com

We are a certified organic 17 acre vegetable farm, committed to feeding our community the freshest, most nutritious produce possible. Erin and Ben are the farmers, and alongside our wonderful employees, we aim to grow food in the most ecologically and economically sustainable ways possible. The farm is located 2 miles north of downtown Northfield, MN, off of Highway 3. We grow over 270 varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. Many of the varieties we grow are heirloom or open-pollinated

and are always harvested and handled to maximize freshness, flavor and nutritional value.

Riverwalk Market Fair

On Bridge Square located between Division and 4th Street • 651.465.3577 riverwalkmarketfair.org

Offering fresh seasonal produce from local growers, eggs, jams & jellies, fresh flowers & delectable artisan breads, pastries & coffee.

Stroll through for fine ceramics, original prints, paintings & fine craft items.

Riverwalk Market Fair recreates the ambiance of an outdoor European market with a focus on local, high quality products. Historic Downtown Northfield on Bridge Square. Mid May –Mid Oct, 2021: Sat mornings. Closed for Defeat of Jesse James Days.

Silkey Gardens, LLC

5561 115th Street E, Northfield • 507.645.4158

We offer delicious strawberries, blueberries, apples & more! Both PYO

& pre-picked; we provide the containers. Our hrs vary depending on the fruits available. Please call ahead to check current hours or to order pre-picked fruit. We’re located S of Northfield at 5561 115th St E; watch for signs. For more information, check our website. To stay better informed join our e-mail list or visit us on Facebook! Hope to see you this summer!

The Grovestead

612.801.2969

thegrovestead.com

Since moving to our family farm in Northfield, we’ve felt joy and gratitude in all we are learning from stewarding the land.

That’s why we call this place a Learning Farm. We host homesteading workshops, summer day camps, field trips,

business located just east of Northfield. We strive to offer a high quality educational and exhilarating experience

Nearby Camping

NEARBY CAMPING

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

This park is comprised of the largest remnant of Big Woods vegetation in Minnesota. The rolling hills and valleys are traversed by Prairie Creek with its picturesque waterfalls. The Big Woods is reflective of the central hardwood community during presettlement times, containing sugar maple, basswood, oak, ash, and ironwood trees, over 100 varieties of wildflowers, and many varieties of ferns and mushrooms.

51 modern campsites: 27 electric sites and 24 non electric.

4 primitive walk-in/tent sites: Occupancy per site is 6.

3 Group campsites: Occupancy: A site up to 24 people, B site up to 16 people, C site up to 36 people.

Camping season: April 1 through mid-October.

Campground shower building and dump station are open May 1 through mid October.

9700 170th Street E, Nerstrand 507.333.4840

nerstrand.statepark@state.mn.us

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Lake Byllesby Camping

The Lake Byllesby Campground is located on the scenic Cannon River Valley close to the 26mile Cannon Valley Trail within Lake Byllesby Regional Park of southern Dakota County. The Campground offers many lake side campsites and an array of family activities including a water park for a fun-filled camping vacation.

46 modern campsites: with water and electric hook-ups.

37 primitive campsites

Capacity:

- Maximum 6 people per campsite

- One RV per site: up to two tents per site.

Camping season: Late April to mid-October.

Online reservations will be available in late March-early April. Contact 952.891.7000

7650 Echo Point Rd, Cannon Falls • 507.263.4447

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Everywhere

Northfield loves its art. It’s everywhere. From its nationally-recognized liberal arts colleges to the halfcentury old arts guild, from sidewalk poetry to local art displayed in city hall, Northfield residents can’t get enough. Why don’t you join us and appreciate some of the finer offerings of life?

Gallery show at ‘The Guild’ Northfield’s Arts Guild.

Take one stroll through Northfield, Minnesota, with its many sculptures and sidewalks engraved with poetry, and you’ll know you’re in a place where the arts take center stage. Whether you’re inclined toward cultural museums and fine art galleries, upbeat music and live theater, or simply discovering the innovative creations of true craftspeople, Northfield has it and can’t wait to share it with you.

Northfield Arts Guild

Let’s start with the most obvious entry on this list. The Northfield Arts Guild, founded in 1961 by artists of various disciplines, is the purveyor of all-things artsy in the fair town of Northfield. And The Guild is far from a one-trick pony. The Northfield Arts Guild offers more than 100 events annually and 40 weekly art classes.

From art galleries to exhibits, from classes to dancing, from theater in the Northfield Arts Guild Theater to theater in Central Park, there’s a little bit of everything offered by The Guild for a fan of art. In 2013, more than 1,200 local artists’ work was exhibited, more than 400 students took classes and 31,000 people passed through the doors of the Northfield Arts Guild.

Carleton College

Carleton College’s arts calendar is nothing short of exceptional, featuring a wide array of concerts, film screenings, and theater productions. Also, be sure to check out Carleton’s Perlman Teaching Museum, which emphasizes the role that art plays in posing questions about life. The museum offers two impressive galleries and fully equipped support space.

St. Olaf College

Across the Cannon River to the west stands historic St. Olaf College, where the performing and visual arts are a big deal. St. Olaf embraces music, theater, dance and the visual arts. If you can score tickets, the renowned St. Olaf Christmas Festival is an experience that can’t be described. The show is so revered, it airs annually on Twin Cities Public Television. Elsewhere, St. Olaf offers a vibrant art showcase and is well-known for its innovative theater productions and dance performances. The Flaten Art Museum is a must visit for an art lover.

Sidewalk Poetry

When walking around Northfield, don’t forget to look down or you might miss

the city’s famed sidewalk poetry! The Arts and Culture Commission launched the Sidewalk Poetry Project in 2011. Each February, a competition is held whereby local residents may submit up to two short poems for consideration. Beginning in May, the winning poems are installed in sidewalks throughout the community, followed by a celebratory Capstone Event held the third Thursday of August in Northfield’s downtown Bridge Square.

Riverwalk Market Fair

The Northfield area is full of talented artists and artisans. Each Saturday morning, from May through October, Bridge Square in the heart of Northfield is turned over to vendors and a rotating list of musicians who kick off the weekend with warmth. From handmade jewelry to woodworking, pastries to produce, and a guest musician each week, the lovely Riverwalk Market Fair is always a treat to peruse and enjoy.

Northfield Sculptures

When you’re not looking down at Northfield’s sidewalk poetry, simply look around and you’re bound to see the many beautiful sculptures placed around town.

Out and about on the town

The historic Carnegie Northfield Public Library, recently renovated and heralded as the best public library in the state, by WCCO viewers, is art in itself through its architecture. Inside, a wonderful literary collection awaits. Outside, a rotating sculpture created by high school students can be found on the corner of Division Street and Third Street. If you make it to

Northfield City Hall, enjoy the rotating works from local artists. It truly is a citywide effort and appreciation.

Local Venues with Live Music

Live music can be found almost every day of the week in downtown Northfield. From Irish, jazz, and bluegrass jam sessions to piano balladeers and original indie rock, there’s something for everyone. Head to the Contented Cow to catch performances at their indoor or outdoor stage. You’ll find the Keepsake Cidery, Dawn’s Bar, Imminent Brewing, and Tanzenwald Brewing Company rocking most weekend nights.

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Public Buildings & Chamber

Public Buildings & Chamber

1. Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center (See Downtown Map)

2. Northfield City Hall

3. Dundas City Hall

4a. Northfield Post Office (See Downtown Map)

4b. Dundas Post Office

5. Public Library (See Downtown Map)

Lodging Lodging

6. AmericInn Lodge & Suites

7. Coratel Inn & Suites

8. Contented Cottage Bed & Breakfast

9. Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (See Downtown Map)

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot (See Downtown Map)

11. Froggy Bottoms River Suites (See Downtown Map)

12. Northfield Extended Stay

Galleries, Museums, Performance Halls Museums, Performance Halls

13. Arts Guild Gallery (See Downtown Map)

14. Arts Guild Theater

15. Flaten Art Museum (St. Olaf)

16. Historical Society Museum (See Downtown Map)

17. Kelsey Theater (St. Olaf)

18. Skoglund Center (St. Olaf)

19. Urness Recital Hall (St. Olaf)

20. Weitz Center for Creativity (Carleton) (See Downtown Map)

Churches Churches

21. All Saints Episcopal Church (See Downtown Map)

22. Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA)

23. Boe Memorial Chapel (St. Olaf)

24. Cannon Valley Friends Meeting (Quakers) (See Downtown Map)

25. Canvas Church

26. Church of Annunciation

27. City Light Church

28. Cornerstone Community Church

29. Emmaus Baptist Church

30. First United Church of Christ (Cong.) (See Downtown Map)

31. Gospel of Life Family Church

32. Life21 Assembly of God Church

33. Little Prairie United Methodist Church

34. Northfield Community Church

35. Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center (See Downtown Map)

36. Northfield Evangelical Free Church

37. Old Paths Baptist Church

38. Hosanna Church (Holy Cross)

39. St. Dominic Catholic Church

40. St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA)

41. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (ELCA)

29. Seventh-Day Adventist Church

42. Skinner Memorial Chapel (Carleton)

43. Trinity Lutheran Church (LC-MS)

44. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

45. United Methodist Church

National Historic Sites National Historic Sites

16. Scriver Building (See Downtown Map)

21. All Saints Episcopal Church (See Downtown Map)

38. Holy Cross Church (Hosanna)

42. Skinner Memorial Chapel (Carleton)

59. Archibald Mill

60. Nutting House (See Downtown Map)

61. Steensland Hall (St. Olaf)

62. Old Main (St. Olaf)

63. Rolvaag House

64. Willis Hall (Carleton)

65. Scoville Library (Carleton)

66. Goodsell Observatory (Carleton)

Public Restrooms

5. Public Library (See Downtown Map)

16. Scriver Building (Museum) (See Downtown Map)

From Crazy Daze to Defeat of Jesse James to Winter Walk, Northfield features activities and events for every season. Check the calendar of events at our website for even more fun events!

Community Market Fair

April 6

More than just a home and garden show. Join us for this year’s Community Market Fair featuring local exhibitors for all your home, garden, lifestyle, health and leisure needs. There will be something for everyone!

Girls Nite Out

May 10

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Downtown Northfield! Come for an evening of food and

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drink specials, live music and a variety of fabulous entertainment throughout the evening.

Dundas Armed Forces Days

June

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Two days of WWII themed battles, re-enactments of homefront life, field hospital demonstrations, educational lectures and demonstrations, military and artillery displays, and swap meet. Fun for the Whole Family!

Rice County Steam & Gas Engine

Memorial Day Weekend & Labor Day Weekend

ricecountysteamandgas.com

Swap meet and flea market, tractor pull, consignment auction, special events, tractor parade and food vendors.

Riverwalk Market Fair

Saturdays, May through October, 9am–1pm

Riverwalkmarketfair.org

This one-of-a-kind open air market has something for everyone, including the area’s best artwork, fine crafts, food artisans, fresh flowers and produce picked from local farms.

Cannon River Clay Tour

August 17-18

www.cannonriverclaytour.com

Hosted by 10 local clay artists and featuring 11 guest artists from around the country, this self-guided studio tour and sale will include a wide range of ceramic work.

Northfield Garden Tours

TBD

thenorthfieldgardenclub.org

Take a lovely tour of private gardens in the community. You’ll find an artist in each garden creating a piece of art.

Crazy Daze

July 25

www.northfieldchamber.com

Each July you won’t want to miss this crazy shopping

spree and the fantastic bargains provided by local retailers!

Bridge Chamber Music Fest

August

bridgechamberfestival.org

Dedicated to the presentation of chamber music concerts of the highest quality.

Vintage Band Festival

July 27

vintagebandfestival.org

The Vintage Band Festival is an exciting international music event celebrating the music and the instruments of past eras. The performances take place in many outdoor locations all around Northfield.

Defeat of Jesse James Days

September 5-8

www.djjd.org

The Defeat of Jesse James Days is held the weekend after Labor Day and is among the largest outdoor

celebrations in Minnesota!

Join us and experience the bank raid re-enactments, PRCA Rodeo, horseshoe hunt, craft vendors, bike tours, car show, food and so much more!

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival

TBD northfieldartsguild.org

Over 65 Minnesota fine artists display and sell their work along the beautiful Cannon River walkway.

South Central Minnesota Studio ArTour

October 5-6

Studioartour.com

Step inside artist’s personal studios and gather a glimpse of inspiring art media.

Save A Buck Shopping Event

Saturday of Deer Hunting Opener

Hunt for deals throughout Downtown Northfield! Prize drawings and great discounts at many shops and eateries!

St. Olaf Christmas Festival

December stolaf.edu/christmasfest

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas. It features more than 500 student musicians.

Tuba Christmas

December vintagebandfestival.org

Tuba Christmas is an event that brings together euphonium, baritone and tuba players of all ages to play Christmas carols for the enjoyment of family, friends and the general public.

Winter Walk

December 12 northfieldchamber.com

Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaries.

Arts & Entertainment

ART GALLERIES, PUBLIC ART & MUSEUMS

FiftyNorth Art Gallery

1651 Jefferson Parkway

507.664.3700

northfieldseniorcenter.org

The arts are alive at FiftyNorth!

The center boasts a beautiful gallery space featuring local artists. They also host many great theater and musical performances for members and non-members to enjoy.

Flaten Art Museum

1520 Saint Olaf Avenue

507.786.3556

stolaf.edu

A museum located on St. Olaf campus that provides study and research opportunities.

Northfield Arts Guild

304 Division Street

507.645.8877

northfieldartsguild.org

The mission of the Northfield Arts Guild is to inspire our community by developing, supporting, and providing quality inclusive artistic opportunities.

Satellite Galleries:

Allina Clinic

1440 Jefferson Road

Northfield Business & Tourism Center

19 Bridge Sq

Northfield City Hall

801 Washington Street

507.645.8833

ci.northfield.mn.us

Northfield city hall has a wide display of art on its walls.

Northfield Historical Society

408 Division Street

507.645.9268

northfieldhistory.org

Come learn about Northfield’s unique history and experience life as it was. The bank that the James-

Younger Gang attempted to rob in 1876 is one of Northfield’s most famous attractions, and the museum preserves the site as it stood on that fateful day.

Northfield Sculptures artorg.info

A beautiful collection of public art, located around the city of Northfield.

Perlman Teaching Museum

320 Third Street

507.222.4469

carleton.edu

Collection of art located at Carleton’s Weitz Center.

The Sketchy Artist

See Page 18

LITERARY ART

Content Book Store

See Page 14

Northfield Poet Laureate

Rob Hardy, facebook.com/ NorthfieldPoetLaureate

The Northfield Poet Laureate, a position established in 2016, serves as a coordinator and creative leader for poetic and literary arts in the community.

Sidewalk Poetry

507.645.8833 ci.northfield.mn.us

On the sidewalk of Northfield downtown.

PERFORMING ARTS & THEATER

Weitz Center for Creativity

One North College Street 507.222.4000

carleton.edu

Division Street Dance

311 Division Street S 507.202.9256

divisionstreetdance.com

Just for Kix 507.581.2719

justforkix.com

Kelsey and Haugen Theaters 1520 St. Olaf Avenue stolaf.edu

Northfield Arts Guild Theater 411 W. 3rd Street 507.645.8877

northfieldartsguild.org

Northfield Dance Academy

640 Water Street S 507.645.4068

northfielddance.com

Cannon Valley Cinema 10

420 Schilling Drive North, Dundas 507.366.3456

cannonvalleycinema.com

Pinnacle Performing Arts

1001 Division Street S. 507.301.3337

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MUSIC VENUES & MUSIC FESTIVALS

Armory Square Event Center

519 Division Street S 507.366.4FUN (4386)

armorysquarenfld.com

Host your next event in the historic

Northfield Armory! We are well suited for wedding receptions, business meetings, musical events, and parties. The Northfield Armory Event Center is conveniently located in downtown Northfield. Our building also has an adjacent green space that can be utilized for your event.

Bridge Chamber Festival

507.786.3535

bridgechamberfestival.org

A multi-concert festival featuring chamber-style music.

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

507.645.8877

northfieldartsguild.org/music/cvro

The CVRO is a diverse group of

volunteer musicians performing symphonic music, drawn together by the love of rehearsing and performing this ne repertoire. Anyone with talent, experience, and motivation is welcome to join us, from exceptional twelve-year-olds to octogenarians.

Contented Cow

See Page 8

The Gardens of Castle Rock 26601 Chippendale Avenue thegardensofcastlerock.com

The Gardens of Castle Rock provides a beautiful setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions, and special events. Located seven miles north of North eld. The Gardens is grounded in beauty, nature and design allowing couples to create a truly unique wedding day.

Grand Event Center

316 Washington Street 507.663.1773

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The Grand Event Center is designed to provide you with the nest in

facilities, catering and services. This historic building is over 100 years old, and makes a memorable rst impression due to its striking and stylish character. The Grand has recently been restored to resemble the original swank auditorium that it was in the early 1900’s.

Imminent Brewing

See Page 11

Loon Liquors

See Page 11

Reunion Restaurant

See Page 10

Skinner Chapel

310 1/2 Division Street carleton.edu

Skinner Memorial Chapel is a chapel and historic building on the campus of Carleton College. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it hosts services from a variety of religious traditions as well as weekly Carleton functions.

Tanzenwald Brewing Company

See Page 11

Vintage Band Festival

204 W. Seventh Street # 130

vintagebandfestival.org

The Vintage Band festival provides eclectic brass music played by bands from all over the world. Audience of all ages will enjoy this Summer festival. Please see EVENTS page for dates.

St. Olaf College Music Programs

1520 St. Olaf Avenue stolaf.edu

St. Olaf College is home to six choirs, two bands, and two full orchestras – including the internationally acclaimed St. Olaf Band, St. Olaf Choir, and St. Olaf Orchestra. St. Olaf ensembles perform regularly at state and national music conventions, and faculty members appear as presenters, clinicians, and conductors at conferences and festivals around the world.

The homes and neighborhoods of Northfield are a fascinating blend of the historic, traditional and contemporary; and new developments have remained sensitive to facilitating community connections.

Close to the city center you will find tree-lined streets and predictable lots completing John North’s original, orderly grid plat design. There are stately, 19th-century homes that stand as a testament to the community’s prosperity and optimism as it came of age. There are more modest, but no less romantic, two-story homes, many with sprawling front porches that promote neighborhood conversation. The homes have been well maintained. Many have been restored to their original design, and others have been gracefully adapted to suit

contemporary living patterns. The growth in the latter half of the 20th century produced a new look with the custom-built ranch housed placed along curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs as the city gradually expanded its borders. In more recent years, there has been the rapid addition of large, distinctive homes that favor threecar garages, first in developments east of town and more recently on the northwest edge of town. There have also been a number of town home and twin home developments that have proved popular with empty nesters, retirees or single professionals;

and apartments are located throughout the community.

A number of area communities are considered part of Northfield’s extended family. They offer a more intimate, cluster lifestyle that combines country living with the benefit of nearby neighbors.

For relocation information, contact the to NORTHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM, 507.645.5604

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LBSA’sFamilyNavigation Serviceshelpindividualswith developmentaldisabilities andtheirfamiliesnavigatethe complexitiesofsupportthrough customizedcareandresources.

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Known as a community that supports education, Northfield is home to two prestigious liberal arts colleges and supports its public and private schools.

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VISION: We prepare every student for lifelong success by developing critical thinkers who are curious and ready to engage in our society.

The district features many schools for you including three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, an alternative high school and sponsors several charter schools. Community education is offered through Community Services and includes early childhood education, adult basic education and programs for adults with disabilities.

CHARTER SCHOOL

Arcadia is a public, project-based, progressive school serving students in grades 6-12. Arcadia’s mission is to prepare students to transition intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to higher education, future employment, and engaged citizenship. Through collaboration and student-driven projects, students: express themselves creatively through the visual, literary, and performing arts; use technology with innovation, imagination, and responsibility; develop critical thinking and creative problem solving skills; construct knowledge and meaning for themselves; value, advocate, and strive for the wellness of the whole person; and are empowered to act as local citizens within a rapidly changing global community.

PRIVATE SCHOOL

St. Dominic School, Preschool-8 grade, inspires children to excel as confident leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens, in a Catholic values-based community. St. Dominic School welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds and teaches the whole child: mind, body and spirit in a right-sized class setting. The school has partnerships with Groves Academy for grades Preschool-3rd in Literacy, Kahn Academy for grades 4-5 in Math, Bellevue University for all grades in Civics, and STEM with local partnerships in all grades.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Northfield is also home to two colleges, Carleton College and St. Olaf College. Carleton College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1866 when the Minnesota Conference of Congregational Churches unanimously accepted a resolution to locate a college in Northfield. The school was named for William Carleton who donated $50,000 to the institution in 1871. The 200-acre main campus is home to 2,044 undergraduate students and employs 212 faculty members.

St. Olaf College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1874 by a group of

Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers. The college is named after the King and the Patron Saint Olaf II of Norway and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Known as “the Hill,” St. Olaf is home to 3,040 undergraduate students and employs 246 faculty members.

Streams of light fill the common spaces of the new residence buildings on St. Olaf Avenue. (Photo courtesy of St. Olaf College)

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You’ll discover the perfect place to worship in the Northfield area. Our churches serve all denominations and welcome visitors to each service.

All Saints’ Episcopal

419 Washington Street

507.645.7417

allsaintsnorthfield.org

Bethel Lutheran Church

1321 North Avenue

507.786.6674

bethelnorthfield.org

Boe Memorial Chapel St. Olaf College

1500 St. Olaf Avenue

507.786.2222

wp.stolaf.edu/ministry/chapel

Cannon Valley Friends Meeting (Quakers)

512 Washington Street

507.663.1048

quakercloud.org/cloud/cannon-valley-friends-meeting

Canvas Church

404 Schilling Drive #5 Dundas, MN 55019 507.301.7500

canvaschurchmn.com

Church of Annunciation 4996 Hazelwood Avenue 952.652.2625

archspm.org

City Light Church 2140 MN-3 S 507.645.8829

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Cornerstone

Community Church

1313 Division Street S

507.645.8839

cornerstonenorthfield.org

Emmaus Baptist Church

712 Linden Street N 507.645.9480

emmauschurch.org

First United Church of Christ 300 Union Street

507.645.7532

firstucc.org

Gospel of Life Family Church

2010 Jefferson Road 507.259.2644

gospeloflifechurch.org

Hosanna Church

205 2nd Street S, Dundas 507.664.9007

hosannalc.org

Life 21 Assembly of God

2100 Jefferson Road 507.645.7730

life21church.com

Little Prairie United Methodist 2980 130th Street E, Dundas 507.663.6150

littleprairieumc.org

Main Street Moravian Church 713 Division Street 507.645.7566

mainstreetmoravianchurch.org/

Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center

313 1/2 Division Street northfieldmeditation.org

Northfield Community Church 713 Division Street S 507.301.3046

Northfield Evangelical Free Church 5600 110th Street E 507.663.0133

northfieldefc.org

Northfield Hispanic Group Church 712 Linden Street N

Old Paths Baptist Church 1030 S Hwy 3 507.403.9327

oldpathsbaptistchurch.org

Seventh-Day Adventist 1651 Jefferson Pkwy 952.236.7536

Skinner Memorial Chapel Carleton College 1 College Street N 507.222.4003

St. Dominic Catholic Church 104 Linden Street N 507.645.6392

churchofstdominic.org

St. John’s Lutheran (ELCA) 500 3rd Street W 507.645.4429

stjohnsnorthfield.org

St. Peter’s Lutheran (ELCA) 418 Sumner Street 507.645.8252

northfieldstp.org

Trinity Lutheran (LC-MS) 803 Winona Street 507.645.4438

trinitynorthfield.org

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 5785 Lonsdale Boulevard E 507.403.3418

uunorthfield.org

United Methodist Church 1401 Maple Street 507.645.5689

northfieldumc.org

Northfield Public Library

Retreat to Northfield for business or pleasure. Whether you’re traveling here for a meeting or organizing a conference, Northfield offers the perfect array of facilities, services, and group tour options. For a small to mid-size site to host a business meeting, corporate retreat, holiday party or special event, the following unique meeting facilities can furnish the perfect venue. Many provide full-service banquet and reception services, catering, audiovisual equipment and other arrangements desired.

Armory Square

519 Division Street, Unit 1 507.645.2993

Capacity: 320 armorysquarenfld.com

Carleton College

One North College Street

507.222.4443

Capacity: 2000 (various rooms) careltoncollege.edu

Dundas City Hall

216 Railway Street N 507.645.2852

Capacity: 25 cityofdundas.org

Emmaus Baptist Church

712 Linden Street N 507.645.9480

Capacity: 100 emmauschurch.org

Flaherty’s Northfield

1700 S. Highway 3

507.645.6062

Capacity: 60-250 (various rooms) flahertysnorthfieldlanes. com

Just Food Co-op

Event Space

516 Water Street

507.650.0106

Capacity:10

justfood.coop

Laura Baker Services Assoication

211 Oak Street

507.645.8866

Capacity: 10-250 (various rooms) guides.mynpl.org

Mandarin Garden

107 E Fourth Street 507.645.5315

Capacity: 30 mandaringarden northfield.com

Masonic Lodge

113 Linden Street S 507.645.5315

Capacity: 50

Northfield Ballroom

1055 N. Highway 3

507.645.6110

Capacity: 40-650 northfieldballroom.com

The Grand Event Center

316 Washington Street

507.663.1773

Capacity: 160-275 (various rooms) thegrandnorthfield.com

Northfield Arts Guild

304 Division Street

507.645.8877

Capacity: 10-50 (various rooms) northfieldartsguild.org

Northfield Community Resource Center

1651 Jefferson Parkway 507.664.3500

Capacity: 10-200 (various rooms) facebook.com

Northfield Golf Club

707 Prairie Street 507.645.4026

Capacity: 40-200 northfieldgolfclub.com

Northfield Public Library

210 Washington Street 507.645.6606

Capacity: 55 guides.mynpl.org

Northfield Retirement

900 Cannon Valley Drive W 507.654.9511

Capacity: 8-150 (various rooms) northfieldretirement.org

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

1401 Riverview Drive 507.645.4830

Capacity: 32 perkinsrestaurants.com

Ruth’s on Stafford

410 Stafford Lane S Dundas

507.581.7410

Capacity: 2-200 ruthsonstafford.com

St. Olaf College

1520 St. Olaf Avenue 507.786.2222

Capacity: Up to 4,000 ((various rooms) stolaf.edu/

Three Links Health Services

805 Forest Avenue 507.664.8800

Capacity: Call threelinks.org

VFW Post 4393

516 Division Street 507.645.8546

Capacity: 50-150 (various rooms) vfw4393.com

Willinger’s Golf Course

6900 Canby Trail 952.652.8503

Capacity: 180 willingersgc.com

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