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Vol. 7, Issue 9

September 2012 17 Bridge Square Northfield, MN 55057

507/663-7937 neg@northfieldguide.com Publisher: Rob Schanilec By All Means Graphics Advertising: info@northfieldguide.com or 507/663-7937 Contributors: Felicia Crosby Susan Hvistendahl Rich Larson Locallygrownnorthfield.org Northfield.org Northfield Music Collective

Happenings .........................................6-29 Theater ................................................... 5 10 Things..................................................... 30 Positively Division Street ............... 35 Just Curious: Chip DeMann ..........41-43 September Shorts .............................44-46 Historic Happenings ...................47-51 Clubs, Classes & More .................... 52 September Gigs .................................... 53 Dining ............................................54-55 Advertisers’ Index ............................ 54 NEG Coupons ....................................55-56

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Lowbrow High Octane 7 – Sept. 19-22 – Curated by Nick Sinclair, this show features hot rod-inspired art and music by local and regional artists. Defeat of Jesse James Days – Sept. 5-9 Schedule on the inside back cover – more at djjd.org.

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Northfield Historical Society Crossings at Carnegie 320 East Ave., Zumbrota • 507/732-7616 • M/T/W/F 10am5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm Sandy Bot-Miller and Leisa Luis Grill – Sept. 4-30 – With knitting needles and pastels, Sandy creates representations of the Great Mother and painter Leisa Luis Grill tackles Shakespearean characters. Opening Reception: Sept. 8, 1-3pm. The reception is concurrent with Art Splash, a self-guided tour of 10 unique locations showcasing artists and authors of the Zumbro River Valley.

408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 1-5:30pm 1862 – Through Rice County’s Eyes – the exhibit outlines the tragic events surrounding the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and explores the stories of the people of Rice County that were involved.

Northfield Senior Center Gallery 1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org Mary Lou Warner, Fiber Art; Darla Dahl, Paper Crafting – through Sept. 16

Eclectic Goat – 413 Division St. • 507/786-9595 • Tu/W

Dennis McClintock, photography – Sept. 17-Oct. 2

10am-5pm, Th 10am-7pm, F/Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-4pm – More than 120 artists represented. “A shop where...ART RULES!”

Paradise Center for the Arts

Flaten Art Museum 1520 St. Olaf Avenue • 507/786-3556 • stolaf.edu/collections/ flaten • M/T/W/F 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sa/Su 2pm-5pm Artists on the Hill: Department of Art and Art History – Sept. 14-Oct. 12 – Every few years the museum features work by all of the working artists in the Department of Art and Art History at St. Olaf College. This year will include work by current faculty Emeriti A. Malcolm Gimse and Jan Shoger as well as work by two recently deceased Emeriti, Arch Leean and John Maakestad. Opening Reception: Sept. 14, 6-8pm.

Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 • northfieldartsguild.org M-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10-3 Small Works – through Sept 14 – A diverse range of small artworks. Artists from across Minnesota have been selected to be a part of this themed exhibition juried by Stephen Mohring, associate professor of art at Carleton College and John Saurer, associate professor of art and department chair at St. Olaf College. Lowbrow High Octane 7 – Sept. 1922 – Curated by Nick Sinclair, this show will feature hot rod-inspired art by local and regional artists. Exhibit Reception: Sept. 22, 5-9pm. Color Stories: Pat Dunn-Walker and Carla Thompson – Nick Sinclair Sept. 26-Oct. 26 – Carla Thompson of Northfield and Pat DunnWalker of Rochester bring rich hues together in a series of bright acrylic paintings. Opening Reception: Sept. 28, 7-9pm.

321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372 Tu/W/F/Sa 12-5pm, Th 12-8pm, Su/M closed Carlander Family Gallery: car pARTs: A Juried Art Show About Cars – through Sept. 25. All artwork includes cars or car parts. Annual Member’s Show – Sept. 28-Nov. 3. Showcases members’ artwork and has been a tradition that dates back to the Faribault Art Center, the forerunner of the Paradise Center for the Visual Arts programming. Opening Reception: Sept. 28, 5-7pm. Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Sara Heselton: Peace-Strength-Surrender.

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Studio Elements 16 Bridge Square • 507/786-9393 • studioelements.net Th 10am-5pm, F/Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-4pm. Fine art, unique gifts and fun junk.

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Northfield Arts Guild at Allina Clinic 1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pm Goldbach Tilings: Large-Scale Mixed Media Work by Sharol Nau – through Sept. 8 – Designs influenced by Goldback’s Conjecture, written in 1742 by the German mathematician Christian Goldbach.

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Theater

AUDITIONS Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Jessie Jane’s Jamboree VI – Oodles of Outrageous Overacting

Sept. 6-8, 8pm; Sept. 8, 2pm, Northfield Arts Guild Theater A singin’ and dancin’ romp through hilarity. Set very loosely in Northfield of the past, this musical is the sixth chapter in the ever-silly events at Jessie Jane’s Saloon and Grubbery. This is an always fun fundraiser written by Brendon Etter in conjunction with the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Tickets: $10: call 507/645-8877 or visit northfieldartsguild.org. Jesse

Sept. 6-9; Th-Fr 7:00pm, Sa 4 and 7pm and Su noon The Grand Event Center Lockwood Theater Company presents this original musical melodrama about Jesse James, done in the style of 19th century theater. Expect fun-filled “booing,” “hissing,” “hurrahs!” and a cash bar to boot. This year’s production stars Guthrie Theater and television star Scott Thompson Baker as Jesse and Terra Widdifield as Zee. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 for under 12 and available at LockwoodTheater.org, 800/8383006, at Anna’s Closet (302 Division St. S.) and at the door. The Car

Sept. 14-16, 20-22; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Meet the Banners, a picture-perfect postcard of a 1950’s American family, with an all-American son, a doting mother and an honest car salesman of a father who does everything by the book and has just recently purchased a car – a 1954 Hudson Hornet. But when their son suddenly joins the military, only to return with a Japanese wife, the family’s world is suddenly turned upside-down. Written by Carol Wright Krause and directed by Gabe Talamantes. Tickets: $13 adults, $8 children 12 and under. Groups of ten or more, $1 off per ticket. Hansel and Gretel

Sept. 22, 3 and 5:30pm Shattuck St. Mary’s, Faribault Join the fun as the Missoula Children’s Theater returns with a delightful musical performance of Hansel and Gretel. Tickets: Adults $10, Students $6. Visit mctinc. org for more information.

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Audition dates: Sept. 16-17 • Performances Nov. 30-Dec. 16 The Northfield Arts Guild Theater actively encourages new people to audition. This large cast musical has loads of roles for adults, college and high school teens and one young girl. This stage adaptation of the classic film tells the story of two entertainers who produce a show in a picturesque Vermont inn and find their perfect mates in the bargain. A merry and bright musical full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written. All auditioners should prepare a short upbeat song and should wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for dancing. Directed by Rachel Haider; choreographed by Mary Hahn. Hansel and Gretel

Audition date: Sept. 17, 4pm • Performance Sept. 22 Shattuck-St. Mary’s hosts the return of the Missoula Children’s Theater with a delightful musical performance of Hansel and Gretel. For information call, 507/333-1620. Ages 5-14.

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Thursday, September 6

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 4:15pm VOLLEYBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 7pm Friday, September 7

FOOTBALL – Raiders vs. Farmington, 7pm Thursday, September 13

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen, 4:15pm SOCCER – Raiders Boys vs. Farmington, 5pm Raiders Girls vs. Farmington, 7pm SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen, 6pm Thursday, September 20

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 4:15pm SOCCER – Raiders Boys vs. Chanhassen, 5pm Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen, 7pm VOLLEYBALL – Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen, 7pm Friday, September 21

FOOTBALL – Raiders vs. Chanhassen, 7pm Monday, September 24

TENNIS – Raiders Girls vs. Faribault, 4:15pm SOCCER – Raiders Boys vs. Lakeville North, 5pm Raiders Girls vs. Prior Lake, 7pm Thursday, September 27

SOCCER – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, 5pm Raiders Boys vs. Red Wing, 7pm SWIM & DIVE – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing, Academy of Holy Angels, 6pm

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Younger Brothers Band 9:30pm-12am

HAPPE N I NG S SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Faribault Farmer’s Market • 7am-12pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts. Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Artists’ and farmers’ market along the Cannon River and Bridge Square with many family friendly activities.

Spikes Bar & Grill, Faribault Gabe Elmhorst (lead vocal, rhythm, harmonica, tambourine – influences include AC/DC to Theory of a Deadman); Mike Carlson (guitar – influences include Madonna to Dream Theater); Darren Flynn (drums - influences include Red Hot Chili Peppers to Lynyrd Skynyrd to AC/DC); and Jason Wilkerson (bass, piano – influences from Cash to Zeppelin). Life Tragic • 10pm-2am

Andrew Walesch • 2-5pm

Grampa Al’s, Faribault

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A great variety of classics and originals.

DJ Music

You Knew Me When • 8-11:30pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Tavern Lounge This husband and wife duo from Nashville creates a fusion Andrew Walesch of progressive indie rock and folky piano driven compositions infused with pulsing and stirring beats. The result is a musical style that blends a singer-songwriter soul with a pop/rock mentality.

Andrew Walesch • 2-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Blues and jazz by “the boy with the voice.” A great variety of classics and originals. Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles Club Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

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You Knew Me When

Contented Cow, Northfield Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com.

Quiz Night • 8pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Contented Cow, Northfield Stop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph.

Defeat of Jesse James Days

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Contented Cow, Northfield An informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome. Study Hall • 9:30pm-12am

Contented Cow, Northfield This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Bar Bingo • 6pm

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Northfield This is the first of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Schedule on the inside back cover – more at djjd.org. Faribault Farmer’s Market • 1:30-5pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts. Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps. Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen.

Northfield Eagles Club THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Defeat of Jesse James Days

Northfield This is the second of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Schedule on the inside back cover – more at djjd.org.

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, September 6, continued Sons of the Good ol’ Boys • 3pm

Theater: Jesse • 7pm

The Grand Event Center, Northfield See theater page. Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree VI: Oodles of Outrageous Overacting • 8pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Barb Piper • 5-6:30pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Modern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls. Fronts the blues/rock band, Top Shelf, and performs with a Faribault musical theater group at Paradise Center for the Arts. Cannon Falls First Thursday Fun Fest • 5-8pm

Cannon Falls Street fair with entertainment, street vendors, artist booths, games for the kids and more. Author Reading: Jack Caldwell • 6-7pm

Faribault Library Historical romance novelist Jack Caldwell will present a program about his books and experiences as a writer. Caldwell’s most recent book, The Three Colonels, is a unique take on an imagined sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, set during the Hundred Days Crisis and the Battle of Waterloo (1815). He is currently writing a sequel to The Three Colonels, Rosings Park.

Northfield Arts Guild Theater, Northfield See theater page. Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Everybody’s favorite “piano man” tickles the ivories and performs favorite sing-along songs, golden oldies and classic covers from the pop music archives. Tom Nelson and the 99ers • 9pm

Contented Cow, Northfield A mostly original southern rock country blues band out of St. Paul playing mostly their own stuff. Think Allman Brothers Band, Charlie Daniels Band and Lynard Skynard. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Defeat of Jesse James Days

Northfield This is the third of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Schedule on the inside back cover – more at djjd.org.

Eastside Collective • 7-8:30pm

Contented Cow, Northfield An eclectic mix of energetic soul, gospel, R&B, funk and rock.

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Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree VI: Oodles of Outrageous Overacting • 8pm

HAPPENINGS Friday, September 7, continued Carey Langer • 5-6:30pm

Contented Cow, Northfield A solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus original music. Stone Soup • 7-8:30pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater, Northfield See theater page. Matthew Griswold • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Acoustic/folk rock/pop.

Contented Cow, Northfield A hearty broth of rock and blues from a time when it hit you in the chest and lifted you straight up. Breathe the air, stir the pot, share the wine and start feeling fine.

Why Not? • 9-10:30pm

Theater: Jesse • 7pm

Matt Arthur and The Bratlanders • 9pm-1am

The Grand Event Center, Northfield See theater page. Bar Bingo • 7pm

Northfield Eagles Club George Mauer: An Evening with Friends • 8pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Selections from three new musical theater works: Stations of the Heart, Autumn Song and Empire Builder. Appearing with George will be special guests Ann Michaels, Jared Oxboro, Jeff Engholm, Rich Manik and Scott Chabot. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 day of.

Contented Cow, Northfield Karaoke • 9pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Rootsy Americana, country-folk and firebreathing rock & roll. This is one of the area’s favorite bands and they’re about to debut their highly anticipated second album. Matt Arthur (vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo), Don Bratland (electric guitar, harmonica, banjo), Doug Bratland (bass guitar, mandolin) and Joel Beithon (drums and percussion). Sweet Siren • 10pm-2am

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Chance Meeting • 3pm

Defeat of Jesse James Days

Northfield This is the fourth of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Schedule on the inside back cover – more at djjd.org.

Contented Cow, Northfield A group of Northfield musicians that met “by chance” at local jams and other events. They are John Hiscox, Chris Moen, Gail Moll, Neil Rowley and Steve Shroyer, making for a real mix of styles and genres.

Faribault Farmer’s Market • 7am-12pm

Theater: Jesse • 4 and 7pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts.

The Grand Event Center, Northfield See theater page. Fish Frye • 5pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Mankato-based duo featuring Neil Young soundalike Joe Tougas and the gorgeous-voiced Ann Fee. Eclectic pop from Etta James to KISS – five decades of music delivered so that you can hear the band AND the person next to you.

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Artists’ and farmers’ market along the Cannon River and Bridge Square with many family friendly activities. The Average Janes • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Music from the ’70s, ’80s and today. A little country without the ‘twang.

Brooke Ellis • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A 20-something-year-old singer/songwriter from Hastings who plays guitar, keyboards and ukulele. Originals as well as covers.

Giraffes Love Dinosaurs • 1pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Punk rock/alternative. Exhibit Reception: Sandy Bot-Miller and Leisa Luis Grill • 1-3pm Giraffes Love Dinosaurs

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota See galleries page.

Theater: Jessie Jane’s Jamboree VI: Oodles of Outrageous Overacting • 2 and 8pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater, Northfield See theater page.

Clint Niosi • 7pm

Contented Cow Clint Niosi is a multi award nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist and national touring artist with a hard earned reputation as a premiere voice of North Texas. With sly literary wit, humor and drama, Clint’s songs are meditations best savored and explored through repeated listening expeditions.

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Jivin’ Ivan

Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing 7:30-11:30pm

Signature Bar & Grill, Faribault Classic acoustic swing, hot picking and stellar singing. No cover. Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles Club Craig and Maren Wasner • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Father/daughter duo. Craig (Over and Bank Band/piano) and Maren (recently back from Nashville/guitar) play covers of popular artists such as James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty and Vince Gill. A mix between country and folk and blues and funk. Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders • 9pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Rootsy Americana, country-folk and fire-breathing rock & roll. This is one of the area’s favorite bands and they’re about to debut their highly anticipated second album. Matt Arthur (vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo), Don Bratland (electric guitar, harmonica, banjo), Doug Bratland (bass guitar, mandolin) and Joel Beithon (drums and percussion). The 8th Street Duo • 9pm-1am

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Featuring Chad Johnson and Russell Franek. DJ Music

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Mister Peabody • 10pm-2am

Grampa Al’s, Faribault SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Defeat of Jesse James Days

Northfield This is the last of a five-day event. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. Schedule on the inside back cover – more at djjd.org. Clint Niosi • 12pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Clint Niosi is a multi award nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist and national touring artist with a hard earned reputation as a premiere voice of North Texas. With sly literary wit, humor and drama, Clint’s songs are meditations best savored and explored through re peated listening expeditions. Theater: Jesse • Noon

The Grand Event Center, Northfield See theater page. Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band • 2-5pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Tim Patrick is always a crowd pleaser when he performs the great American standards made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and more! Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles Club Minnesota Pipe and Drum Corps • 4:30pm

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HAPPENINGS Sunday, September 9, continued Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com. Quiz Night • 8pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Stop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Northfield Eagles Club

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Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Faribault Farmer’s Market • 1:30-5pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts. Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café, Northfield A gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal setting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps. Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles Club THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Hot Club of San Francisco 7:30pm

Shattuck-St.Mary’s, Faribault “..one of the most cohesive and entertaining Gypsy swing bands in the United States” – San Francisco Chronicle. Tickets: Adults $15, Students $9.

Teague Alexy • 8:30-11pm

Cheryl Wheeler with Peter Mulvey • 7:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Acoustic lyrical roots music out of Duluth. “Alexy’s patented blend of folk, jazz and hip hop is unduplicated anywhere else, though considering how infectious it is, expect to see imitators cropping up soon. But for now, here’s the original.” - Reader Weekly

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Audiences relish Cheryl’s rich, soul-baring alto voice and laugh at her storytelling. Eclectic songwriter and musician Peter Mulvey will open. Tickets: $22 in advance, $24 day of. Theater: The Car • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Matthew Inkala and the Hostages 8-11pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Ambiant/folk rock/indie out of Minneapolis.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 New Moon Trio • 5-7pm

Alison Rae • 8-11:30pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Here’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spontaneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar. Taste of Faribault • 5-8pm

Faribault American Legion Delicious foods samples, beer, wine and beverages from over 25 vendors along with live music. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, groups of five get one free. Exhibit Opening Reception: Artists on the HIll: Department of Art and Art History • 6-8pm

Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf, Northfield See galleries page. Christopher Anders • 6:30-8:30pm

Hogan Brothers, Northfield Bar Bingo • 7pm

Northfield Eagles Club

Matthew Inkala

Tavern Lounge Known for her mesmerizing vocals and insightful lyrics, this talented and critically acclaimed artist delivers songs that touch on the simple beauty of the world around us. Samples of her original music can be found at alisonrae.bandcamp.com/ album/birds.

Karaoke • 9pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Captain May I 9:30pm-12am

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Faribault Farmer’s Market • 7am-12pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts. Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Artists’ and farmers’ market along the Cannon River and Bridge Square with many family friendly activities. Women of Note in Northfield History • 10am

Village on the Cannon Community Room Susan Hvistendahl will speak on “Women of Note in Northfield History” at the monthly AAUW meeting. Hear about Northfielders past and present, including Ann North (wife of the founder of Northfield), Laura Baker (founder of the Laura Baker School), Brynhild Rowberg (U.S. Foreign Service officer) and Maggie Lee Ann North (long-time reporter and editor of the Northfield News). Hvistendahl has a monthly column in this publication, “Historic Happenings,” and has been a researcher, editor, book author and collector of oral histories for the Northfield Historical Society. All welcome. Lakeville Art Festival • 10am-6pm

Lakeville Arts Center This is the first of a two-day festival. A premium art festival in downtown Lakeville. Juried artists, art demonstrations, children’s book illustrator, hands-on community art project and live entertainment.

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JPP Folk Fiddling Ensemble • 10am Workshop, 3:30pm Concert

St. Olaf College, Northfield Sizzling Finnish folk fiddling JPP (Little Folk Musicians of Färvela in Finnish) formed in 1982 in the fiddling capital of Finland (and perhaps the world), Kaustinen JPP has created a style all their own, impossible to categorize, continuously surprising. Concert at 3:30 preceded by a morning workshop for youth and adult. This is free and open to the public. Jagged Ease • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls The creative sound of a five-piece band with Gabe Holmes (acoustic guitar, vocals), Steve Hanson (bass), Kevin Dobbe (drums) and Charlie Lacey (lead guitar). treVeld • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A group of string musicians who perform music that blends genres such as gypsy, swing, old time, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, chamber and Nordic roots. Theater: The Car • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, September 15, continued Relativity • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Music from popular artists such as Missy Higgins and the Avett Brothers as well as many classic rock tunes from bands like Fleetwood Mac and John Mellencamp to such varied artists as the Indigo Girls and Sarah McLachlan. Power harmonies by Linda Wilson and Sandy Jensen (who also adds mandolin, harmonica and percussion) and solid guitar and bluesy vocals by Toby Jensen. Karaoke • 8:30pm

Northfield Eagles Club Power House • 9:30pm-12am

Spikes Bar & Grill, Faribault Southern Minnesota’s hottest 10-piece band, playing a mixture of classic rock, rhythm and blues, swing, soul, disco and adult contemporary from the ’40s through today. Bring your dancing shoes. Blackout • 10pm-2am

Grampa Al’s, Faribault DJ Music

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Lakeville Art Festival • 10am-5pm

Lakeville Arts Center This is the second of a two-day festival. See Sept. 15 description.

Daniel Switch • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls A fantastic and engaging acoustic artist who plays a large variety of well-known covers. Theater: The Car • 2pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles Club Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com. Quiz Night • 8pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Stop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Northern Roots Session • 7:30-9pm

Contented Cow, Northfield This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes.

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The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald: A Presentation by John Grabko • 7-8:30pm

Bar Bingo • 6pm

Northfield Eagles Club Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Faribault Farmer’s Market • 1:30-5pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts. Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

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Contented Cow, Northfield Modern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bonnie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls.

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Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Learn about local history on a national scale. The Great Lakes freighter’s sinking, with the loss of the entire crew of 29, was made famous in newspaper accounts and a song by Gordon Lightfoot. Northfield Wine Club • 7-9pm

Grand Event Center, Northfield Hosted by the Northfield Liquor Store. Free and open to the public. Theater: The Car • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. Area 51 Farewell Concert 8-11pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Take eight from the fields of education, architecture, communications and medicine; mix in guitars, drums, saxophones, harmonicas, voices and cowbells and you’ve got music from the heavens.

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HAPPENINGS Thursday, September 20, continued Billy Johnson • 8:30-11pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield “Commitment-free rock ‘n’ roll. While he’s been moonlighting with George Scot McKelvey in the B-Team, former Hillcats singer Billy Johnson confirms he belongs on the A-list alongside G.B. Leighton as one of the Twin Cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroomrousing tunesmiths with his first solo album, tellingly titled “It’s a Good Life.” – Chris Riemenschneider- Star Tribune. Billy has opened for the BoDeans, Five For Fighting, Train, Poco, Paul Thorn, Van Hunt, Lowen and Navarro, Old 97s, and many many more. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 International Day of Peace: Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future • 4:30-6pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Music provided by local musicians and an open mike for everyone to share their experiences and ways of achieving the goals of the theme. Bring posters to carry your message. There will be a peace tree where everyone can hang their wishes, hopes and dreams. Occasional Jazz • 5-7pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Mainstream classic jazz of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others in the same style.

Faribault Main Street Car Cruise • 6-10pm

Downtown Faribault Enjoy historic downtown Faribault and check out classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tuners from around the Fariault area. If you have a vehicle to show off, bring it down. Bar Bingo • 7pm

Northfield Eagles Club Theater: The Car • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page. The Minor Planets • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield The Minor Planets are Eric Christopher and Dana Thompson, along with a revolving cast of alternative country, bluegrass and jazz guest musicians. Both are nationally acclaimed for their collaborative and solo efforts. Christopher is an award-winning bluegrass fiddler and Thompson was voted best female vocalist by City Pages. Paul Riley from Country Music People in the UK writes: “There is nothing minor about The Minor Planets. This is a band who write incredible songs, have a unique feel for music, and are doing something a bit different.” Find them online at theminorplanetsmusic.com. Karaoke • 9pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield Scott Miller Band • 9:30pm-12am

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Bittersweet, Northfield Wake-Robin is John Hanson and Brad Easterson, playing live acoustic (mostly Celtic) and traditional American music (including Civil War tunes).

CharTimoRogan • 10:30pm-12:30am

Contented Cow, Northfield SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Faribault Farmer’s Market • 7am-12pm

Mike Bruno • 1-4pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts.

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Acoustic rock, reggae, folk and country rock out of the Twin Cities. Covers by artists including Jack Johnson, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, The Jayhawks and more.

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Artists’ and farmers’ market along the Cannon River and Bridge with many family friendly activities. Apples, Pumpkins and Wine Tour • 9am-2pm

Departs from a parking lot in Northfield Visit Fireside Orchard (apples) and Bridgewater Produce Farm (pumpkins) in Northfield, then head on over to Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls. Hop on the Northfield Lines motorcoach and be transported to each of these beautiful and festive locations. The tour includes a tour of the facility, glass of cider, donut and piece of fudge at Fireside Orchard, a hayride and tour at Bridgewater Produce Farm, and wine tasting of six award-winning wines and a vineyard tour at Cannon River Winery. Detailed information upon registration. Cost: $40. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. To register, call Cannon River Winery at 507/263-7400.

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Shattuck St-Mary, Faribault See theater page.

Don Paulson • 5-8pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Bluegrass and folk with influences by the likes of The Beatles, Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Nickel Creek. Exhibit Reception: Lowbrow High Octane VII • 5-9pm

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HAPPENINGS Saturday, September 22, continued The Lowbrow High Octane Hot Rod Show • 5pm-1am

Contented Cow, Northfield An American celebration of art, cars and music that includes the Lowbrow High Octone 7 “exhibit” at the Northfield Arts Guild. Hot rods take over the downtown streets – hot rods, rat rods, traditional, muscle, customs, lowriders, late model, choppers, bobbers, cafe racers, scooters, side cars, drag boats, snowmobiles... Live music by face melting bands: Pony Boy (Minneapolis), The Rocketz (L.A.), The Silver Shine (Hungary), The Infidels (Minneapolis), Wisconcintration Camp (Northfield) and more. Meet artists in the gallery and at their vendor spaces located up top on the street. See the bands and more hot rods in the back alley and party all night long. Theater: The Car • 7:30pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See theater page.

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The Pines • 7:30pm

Zumbrota State Theater Rising out of the prairies of the Midwest, the Pines are one of the most distinct and powerful indie-rock/ Americana groups to hit the national scene in years. With roots in the folk and blues of the heartland, The Pines craft that music into something new, a sound that wavers on the edge of traditional acoustic music, but embraces the nuances of today’s indie-rock and blues music. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 day of. Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles Club Anne Sawyer • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield This local artist couples her haunting and soulful-yet-powerful voice with a variety of old-time and Americana music. Lost Highway • 9:30pm-12am

Spikes Bar & Grill, Faribault One of the Upper Midwest’s top country bands. From opening shows for national acts such as Hank Williams Jr., Clay Walker and Josh Thompson to playing outdoor festivals and capacity crowds

in the hottest venues in the area, Lost Highway’s commitment to country music and electrifying crowds is evident every time they hit the stage. Jesse Steberg (lead vocals), Matthew Schwake (rhythm guitar/vocals), Bronson Bergeson (lead guitar and vocals), Jake Galzki (banjo, guitar, harmonica, keys and vocals), Tim Paulson (bass/vocals) and Aaron Seevers (drums). DJ Music

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Joel Kachel • 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Original singer/songwriter. A child of the new acoustic pop rock wave with an engaging stage presence and lively music. This high-energy acoustic guitar player will be sure to have you off your seat and wanting more. Bar Bingo • 3pm

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Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For more topics, go to contentedcow.com. Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt 7pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota Performing as a duo and on their own, Sally and Claudia will transfix listeners with silky vocals and masterful instrumentals. Moving easily between folk and jazz, blues and world music, Schmidt is well-known for her ethereal voice, literate lyrics and skill on a 12-string guitar. Rogers performs traditional, contemporary and original songs and accompanies herself on guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 day of. Quiz Night • 8pm

Contented Cow, Northfield This includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Bar Bingo • 6pm

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Acoustic Jam Session • 7:30-10pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Every Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Exhibit Opening Reception: Annual Member’s Show 5-7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault See galleries page.

Faribault Farmer’s Market • 1:30-5pm

Bar Bingo • 7pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Color Stories • 7-9pm

Traditional Irish Music Session • 7-9pm

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Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

Oldies Sing-Along with Marc Reigel and Friends • 7:30pm

Northfield Eagles Club THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Shawn Otto: Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America • 7pm

Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton Otto is the winner of a 2012 Minnesota Book Award. His talk is presented by the Northfield Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Carleton College and St. Olaf College Libraries. Mark Mraz • 8:30-11pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Everybody’s favorite “piano man.”

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Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing • 7:30pm

Zumbrota State Theater Get your swing thing going. Tickets: $16 in advance, $18 day of. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, Northfield Classic hits of the ’50s and ’60s with Marc Reigel, leader of Carleton’s Night Crawlers band during the glory days of rock ‘n’ roll. $10 admission available at the door and online helps support the Northfield Arts Guild. Songbooks provided. More information at northfieldartsguild.org. Optimum Trajectory • 8-11pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Together for six years, this band takes a tune and gives it their own unique twist. Originals plus well-known rock and blues tunes. They know how to play and entertain. Original acoustic jazzy kinda stuff.

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HAPPENINGS Friday, September 28, continued Matthew Griswold • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Acoustic/folk rock/pop. Tripwire Band • 9:30pm-12am

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Spikes Bar & Grill, Faribault Four-part harmonies pulsing through four decades of rock & roll. Tripwire brings intensity, integrity and creativity to the Midwest music scene.

Playback • 10pm-2am

Grampa Al’s, Faribault Karaoke • 9pm

Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Faribault Farmer’s Market • 7am-12pm

Central Park, Faribault Your source for local, seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and homemade crafts. 5k Walk or Run: Walk for One, Unite For All • 7:30am registration, 9am walk

Riverwalk Market Fair • 9am-2pm

Bridge Square, Northfield Artists’ and farmers’ market along the Cannon River and Bridge Square with many family friendly activities. The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Concert • 4-10pm

Contented Cow, Northfield More than a dozen local artists pay tribute to 50 years of The Rolling Stones. River Bend Nature Center Ramble • 5:30pm

Faribault National Guard Armory Support River Bend Nature Center at this 31st Annual Ramble – dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction, and cash raffle. Texas Hold‘em • 8pm

Northfield Eagles Club Alison Rae • 8-11:30pm

Tavern Lounge, Northfield Known for her mesmerizing vocals and insightful lyrics, this talented and critically acclaimed artist delivers songs that touch on the simple beauty of the world around us. Samples of her original music can be found at alisonrae.bandcamp.com/album/birds.

First United Bank, Faribault Sponsored by the First United Bank Women’s Advisory Board, with all proceeds going to the District One Cancer Center to be used toward expenses not covered by insurance and not provided normally by the hospital for women with cancer. Visit WalkForOneMN.com to register online. Registration fee: $50.

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Chris Brooks and the Silver City Boys 9:30pm-12am

Spikes Bar & Grill, Faribault A premier Minnesota-based country rock band. This high-energy, dynamic five-piece with great harmonies mixes current hits with Texas and “Red Dirt Country” and their spin on the classics to keep the dance floor packed. You can expect songs by artists such as Dwight Yoakam, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Johnny Cash, The Zac Brown Band. Rhino • 10pm-2am

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Rueb ‘N’ Stein, Northfield SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Brenda Owens and Lee Mensinger 1-4pm

Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls Brenda Owens and Lee Mensinger are an acoustic duo from Cannon Valley that performs a variety of folk, blues, bluegrass, and traditional standards. Bar Bingo • 3pm

Northfield Eagles Club Red Rock Canyon Presents: The History of Country Music • 4pm

Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Go back in time to the very origin of country music. Over 40 years of life and times in America presented through music and video, from the Appalachian Mountains to the country music superstars of the ’60s – a show for all ages. Presented by Terry Trinka and his band and featuring Barb Piper. Tickets: $15 members, $19 non-members, $8 Children under 12. Reading and Book Signing: Confessions of a Sin Eater by Therese Zink 5-6:30pm

Crossings at Carnegie, Zumbrota A physician who cares for patients at Mayo Clinic’s Zumbrota clinic – and also for those in a domestic violence shelter, on a Navajo reservation, in Russia and Latin America – will share excerpts from her latest book. Politics and a Pint • 6pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Join in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com. Quiz Night • 8pm

Contented Cow, Northfield Stop in anytime to sign up for this fourperson team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the Winners Mug the week following their triumph.

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Historical Society Wants You To Know w By Felicia Crosby The epicenter of the Great Northfield d Bank Raid is most certainly the hand-some stone building that now houses the Northfield Historical Society, whose excellent coverage of that noto-rious day draws tens of thousands of visitors a year. But however dramatic the James Gang’s visit was, there are a lot more stories to tell. We sat down with Hayes Scriven, executive director of the NHS, to learn a little more about what the Society has to share. 1) The more things change, the more they stay the same History’s relevant. Knowing it “gives us a better understanding of who we are,” explains Hayes. “People like John and Ann North, Harold Thorsen and Joseph Lee Heywood – you can draw a direct line between them and people like Maggie Lee, Mary Rossing, Rob Schanilec and Chip DeMann. They all share a commitment to this town and its excellence, its neighborhoods – the original values are here today.” 2) There’s a great story around every corner “We’re always changing exhibits – it’s never dull here!” Hayes laughs. Along with the permanent bank raid exhibit, expect in 2013 to see two major rotating exhibits and a series of smaller ones, in a series called “Spotlight On Collections”. 3) Buildings have new lives, too The Scriver Building – site of the First National Bank in 1876 – has been home to more than 30 businesses since, making the point that walls come down and bullet holes get fixed, and communities and lives move on. But Raid fans can take heart – the museum’s wood floors were trod upon on by heroes and villains alike that day. And if floorboards could talk……

6) The NHS is open and accessible for all In 2011, the Society completed an overhaul of its space for people of all mobility levels and ages, ensuring everyone the chance to enjoy the Society. 7) They have three universal-access restrooms, open to the public ‘Nuff said. 8) There are always good people in bad times The US-Dakota Conflict of 1862 remains a troubling period in our history, with much tro that’s unresolved today. The current exhibit tha 1862, Through Rice County’s Eyes provides 18 powerful window into that war, and sheds ap light on local people who tried to right some lig terrible wrongs. These include Bishop Whipte ple, who worked hard to commute the death p ssentences of more than 300 Dakota warriors, aand Alexander Faribault, who in defiance of the Congressional act exiling the Dakota people from Minnesota, offered a portion of his land for them to stay.

9) The NHS is the place for kids From 7th grade through college, the NHS connects with kids through summer volunteers, internships, the Junior Posse and the SCOPE gifted and talented program. 10) They found their mastodon tooth Originally unearthed in a quarry in Dundas, this survivor of the Cenozoic Era was dug up again during the recent renovation, and joins the more than 15,000 other artifacts in the NHS archives. Look for it to surface museum-level sometime soon, in a future Spotlight.

4) There’s a skeleton – and an ear – in the closet Ok, so the skeleton doesn’t belong to anyone connected to the raid, as was rumored for years (DNA testing put that story to rest). But its probable origin as a lab muse is interesting in itself, with a history that goes back to the 1700’s and evidence of a life spent on horseback. And the ear? That’s most likely a souvenir from the foiled robbery – possibly from bad guy Charlie Pitts. 5) It’s all in-store “We have an awesome store,” says Hayes – and they do. Not only

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By Rich Larson There’s something about September around here. It’s one of the times of year when Northfield really shines. Things are back in action at the colleges, leaves are changing, and we’re all just trying to wring every last possible drop out of the summer. It’s Labor Day and Defeat of Jesse James Days. It’s Raiders and Carleton and St. Olaf football games. It’s backyard bonfires, because things cool off (finally) when the sun goes down. And there’s music everywhere. There is no better time to see great music in this town than September, and it starts with Defeat of Jesse James Days. Aside from the obvious beer tent hoopla, a lot of the local places in town are offering some really interesting performances. Over at the Contented Cow, it’s as if they’re trying to pack an entire summer’s worth of music into three or four days. During Jesse James Days they have no less than 12 bands playing. The highlights include Rice County’s favorite chanteuse, Barb Piper, the new Rob Ryden/ Craig Wasner collaboration Eastside Collective, Tom Nelson and the 99ers and Stone Soup. There are five bands on Saturday alone, culminating at 9pm with one of Northfield’s true gems, Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders. When he’s on stage, Matt Arthur is a force of nature who plays with a rare combination of honesty and power. Now combine that with the ragged virtuosity of the Brothers Bratland (Don and Doug), the freight train drumming of Joel Beithon, and the keyboard wizardry of Pete Christianson. What you get is the world’s most enjoyable earthquake (at least this side of Neil Young and Crazy Horse). But things aren’t just limited to the Cow. On Friday the 7th, those very same Bratlanders are at the Upstairs Rueb hosting “A Musical Love Fest with Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders.” “The night will be split between friends doing short sets of original tunes, friends using the Bratlanders as a backing band for their songs or favorite covers, and friends joining the Bratlanders for some of our own favorite songs,” says Doug Bratland. Those friends include Wendy Smith, Dave Drentlaw, Katy Vernon, Alison Rae, and the Twin Cities favorite writer cum musician, Jim Walsh. If ever there was a band built for Defeat of Jesse James Days, it’s Matt & The Brats. You’ll have two opportunities to catch them that weekend, and I encourage you to take advantage of both.

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A couple weeks later, a different band of outlaws roll into town, riding on steel rims and 5.0 liter v8 engines. The 7th annual Lowbrow High Octane car/art show is Saturday, Sept. 22. The pet project of local artist Nick Sinclair, Lowbrow will feature more than 100 hotrods lined up on Division Street, an art show in the Northfield Arts Guild gallery and, of course, music using both stages at the Contented Cow. Sinclair has a couple impressive “psychobilly” bands lined up: The Silver Shine (from Budapest) and The Rocketz (from Los Angeles). “Music’s become an important part of Lowbrow,” Sinclair told me. “We want people to come see the cars and take in the art, but we also want them to hang out and have a good time. The best way to do that is to bring in unbelievably good bands, and we did that this year. We’re really happy with the lineup.” (By the way, if you’re reading this and wondering what Psychobilly is, think Carl Perkins played twice as fast and covered in tattoos, or punk rock’s country cousin.) Rounding out the bill are Twin Cities punk bands Pony Boy and The Infidels and Northfield’s own Wisconsintration Camp. While Lowbrow might not be the typical Northfield celebration, it’s a fun and fascinating experience. Don’t be scared. Just go have a PBR and take it all in. The following Friday, Sept. 28, my fellow columnist Susan Hvistendahl will help present another edition of the Marc Reigel sing-along at the Arts Guild Theater, featuring the former leader of the classic Carleton band The Night Crawlers performing golden oldies with help from the audience, Rob Lampe on guitar and Rae Rusnak on harmonica. “This sing-along will help support the Northfield Arts Guild,” Susan says. “$10 at the door or online.” Reigel adds, “We’re trying to make a little profit for a non-profit. It’s for a good cause. And we’ll all have fun!” Finally, on Saturday, Sept. 29, the Cow will present a show commemorating the Rolling Stones. (Full disclosure: my company, Left-handed Entertainment, is producing this show.) “We’ve done a few shows like this over the past couple of years,” says the Cow’s music coordinator Julie Bixby. “We’ve done a couple of Bob Dylan tributes, and last fall we did a Beatles show. Because it’s their 50th anniversary, it made sense to put a Rolling Stones show together.” The tribute shows at the Cow are always a great time. Usually there are around 20 different artists and performers playing as many as three songs. Some of the announced performers so far are Jon Manners, the aforementioned Barb Piper, The Rice County Roosters and Mr. Sticky. Stay tuned for more details. Folks, that’s just scratching the surface. As this is going to press, I’m just learning about a bunch of shows put together by Michael Morris and Rocking Horse Productions over at the Chapel (310 ½ Division St.). Among others, you’ll have a chance to see Lucy Michelle on Sept. 13 and Caroline Smith on Sept. 27. And I have no doubts the schools will have things going on at the Pause and the Cave. This is it. September is a music lover’s dream in this town. Go soak it up.

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Regional Festivals Autumn. The sun shines golden from crisp, azure skies and the urge to ramble county roads is fierce - so indulge it. And with the abundance and quality of festivals that Southeastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin scatter among all that color-dipped foliage, the destinations are as satisfying as the trip itself. If you’re a festival/event organizer – contact us for inclusion in our next listing. Alma Music and Arts Festival

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Sept. 2 – Alma, WI • almawisconsin.com

Sept. 28-Oct. 6 – La Crosse, WI oktoberfestusa.com

Flyway Film Festival

Defeat of Jesse James Days

Sept. 5-9 – Northfield • djjd.org La Crosse Storytelling Festival

Sept. 7 – La Crosse, WI lacrossestoryfest.com Laura Ingalls Wilder Days

Sept. 8 – Pepin, WI • lauradays.org Mantorville Marigold Days

Sept. 8-9 – Mantorville • marigolddays.com Riverfront Fine Arts Festival

Sept. 8-9 – Northfield northfieldartsguild.org Farmamerica Fall Fair

Sept. 8-9 – Waseca • farmamerica.org Haunted Corn Maze and Mill

Sept. 13-20 – Waseca • farmamerica.org Lakeville Arts Festival

Sept. 15-16 – Lakeville Area Art Center lakevilleartfestival.org/ Frog Creek Harvest Festival

Sept. 15 – Cannon Falls • frogcreek.com Dozinky Festival

Sept. 15 – New Prague newprague.com/dozinky/ Valley Grove Country Social

Sept. 16 – Nerstrand • valleygrovemn.com/

Thorn Crest Farm Fall Harvest Festival

Oct. 18-21 Pepin, Wisconsin • flywayfilmfestival.org

Oct. 5-28 – 11885, Cabot Ave., Dundas, MN • thorncrestfarm.com Spend a delightful day in the country. U-pick pumpkins, country store, gift shop, fall ornamentals, home décor, bargain shed, photo opportunities. Fridays 12-5pm, Sat/ Sun 10:30am-5pm.

Harvest Moon Festival

Fresh Art Fall Tour

Red Wing Holiday Stroll

Oct. 5-7 – Pepin County, WI freshart.org

Nov. 25 – Red Wing redwingholidaystroll.com

Sogn Valley Craft Fair

Christmas on the Farm

Oct. 6-7 – Sogn • sognvalleyartfair.com

Nov. 25 – Waseca • farmamerica.org

Johnny Appleseed Festival

St. Olaf Christmas Festival

Oct. 6 – Lake City lakecity.org/johnnyappleseed.html

Nov. 29-Dec. 2 – Northfield stolaf.edu/christmasfest/

History Fest

Christmas in the Village

Oct. 10-13 – Mankato • historyfest.com

Nov. 30 – Owatonna steelecohistoricalsociety.org/events.php

Quilting by the River: Annual Alma Quilt Show

Oct. 13-14 – Alma, WI almahistory.org/annualquiltshow.html 46th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts

Oct. 13-14 – Red Wing

Oct. 19-20 – Farmington dakotacity.org/calendar.html South Central Minnesota Studio Art Tour

Oct. 20-21 – Faribault/Northfield studioarttour.com

Winter Walk

Dec. 6 – Northfield • northfieldchamber. com/living/communitycalendar.php Vintage Band Festival

Aug. 1-4, 2013 – Northfield vintagebandfestival.org

Mankato 40th Annual Traditional Pow Wow

Sept. 21-23 – Mankato mahkatowacipi.org/ Lowbrow High Octane

Sept. 22 – Northfield lowbrowhighoctane.com Waseca Marching Band Classic

Sept. 22 – Waseca wasecamarchingclassic.com/ Food, Wine and Cider Festival

Sept. 22 – Stockholm, Wisconsin maidenrockwinerycidery.com/ Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival

Sept. 22-23 – Hudson, WI hudsonwi.org/spirit-of-the-st-croix-artfestival/

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started Getting sta arte with the James Gang and following in family’s hoof-steps: the family ’s h My dad played plaayed Henry Wheeler in the first reenactment in 1948. third It was the th hird annual Fall Festival and the committee decided to liven things thinggs up with a bank raid. It was referred to as “The 3rd Annual An nnu Fall Festival and Jesse James Day.” n

Just Curious aboutt

Chip DeMann

The Hook-M-Cow Rodeo Company was hired to Th portray the James-Younger Gang. These were the po picadors from the stockyards in South St. Paul; they p moved thousands of cattle through the sale ring m aand also to the slaughterhouse on horseback.

By Felicia Crosby When Boze-Bell of True West Magazine z zine was asked about finding historical truths u uths among the myths, he revealed this trick: icck: “Find the one person who has spent their t entire life researching a specific event. t.. In the case of the failed Northfield bankk raid by Jesse James and his cohorts, that person is Chip DeMann.” That same Chip DeMann – the leader of today’s James-Younger Gang – is an author, historian and generous volunteer with roots in Northfield that pre-date the bank raid by decades, and more than just a hand in the celebrations we enjoy so much today. If you see him on the streets, make sure to raise a Stetson in thanks. Here’s a little about Chip, in his own words: A family of Northfield pioneers: The DeMann brothers – August, William and Christian – came to Rice County, Minnesota Territory in 1855 and settled on the south side of Circle Lake near Millersburg. August was my great, great grandfather. His son, Charles, was a pioneer auto dealer in Northfield and Dundas, beginning in 1909. Before it was Apple Chevrolet and the Community Bank, it was DeMann’s: The auto dealership you see today, Apple Chevrolet, began in 1909 as DeMann & Sons. DeManns operated dealerships p in Northfield where the Community Bank is located on Division Street, in Dundas where the bike trail parking lot is today and in Lonsdale.

The Hook-M-Cow riders performed the first T ccouple years and then local riders took over. In later yyears, my cousin Jeff Collison rode with the Gang. When Jeff went off to fly choppers in Viet Nam I W was able to take his spot. w II’ve been riding with the James-Younger Gang ssince I was 16 – in fact, I had just turned 16 three weeks before my first raid. The bank raids are w unique in that we are able to perform on the street u aand in the building where everything took place in 1876. This is a potential danger, as we are riding on concrete as opposed to the (original) dirt street. They were instrumental in getting it all together: Dan Freeman was in charge of the bank raid. Don McRae was the announcer and Bud Tostrude was in charge of the riders. I remember meeting with Dan and Bud at the Ideal Café a week before the raid. Dan wandered out into the middle of the street, blocking traffic, explaining the bank raid. In the early years of the reenactments we started at the Campbell Service Station at the Ames Mill and rode across the Water Street Bridge. I remember waiting there for our dusters to come in from the Stanton Air Field. Malcolm Manuel was the pilot for American Linen and would bring meat cutters’ frocks to be used as linen dusters. When Walter See took over as American Linen’s new pilot we weren’t usingg meat cutters’ frocks as dusters, but Walter rode with the Gang for many years. In those w eearly days we only did one performance on Saturday and we were done. m

Childhood living: I was born Aug. 19, 1954, in Northfield. When I was five, my dad bought a Chevrolet Oldsmobile dealership in Silver Bay, Minnesota, where I went to school through my sophomore year. I came back to Dundas in 1970 to live with my DeMann grandparents and graduated from Northfield High in 1972. The James-Younger Gang, 1975.

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On taking over the Gang: O I started my career on the Defeat Committee when I was 15, as the C jjunior board member representing tthe Rainbow Saddle Club. The saddle cclub’s big horse show was all day on SSunday. When the parade was moved tto Sunday in 1973 the saddle club bboycotted the bank raid. I took over the Gang that year. G II’ve ridden with lots of men over the yyears and a few women. When I started dating my wife, Jane Moline, she d

Left to right: Gus DeMann getting on behind Dan Quie, Molly DeMann and Trip DeMann. Photos by Bridgette Hallcock.

would frequently fill in if we needed riders in parades. When we were filming an “In Search Of” episode, Jane rode as a member of the gang. 1975 was a challenge to find enough riders. I managed to get some of my St. Olaf buddies to fill in and I rounded up horses from all over the county. From 1976 to 1985, five of the eight Gang members were DeManns. They were Chuck DeMann and his four sons: Jerry, Chip, Doug and Chris. The James - Younger Gang today: Today we operate with 24 active riders. Many are second-generation riders from the Dudley, Hellerude, Medin, Quie, Radtke and

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Three generations of riders: Trip, Chuck and Chip DeMann. Photo by Xavier Tavera.

Transburg families. The DeMann family includes three generations. Training of both horse and rider comes very natural to those who have been involved since childhood. For the past ten years, I have only been accepting riders in their teens and I make the final decision on who becomes a member of the Gang. Taking time to foil a (real-life!) thief: My sons Gus, Trip and I were posing on horseback for photos with the James-Younger Gang on Bridge Square. Trip had bought a new bike at the beginning of the summer only to have it stolen a few weeks later. We were just about to leave when Trip heard the squeak of the (bike) brakes. Sure enough, he turned and saw his bike coming down Fourth Street and head south on Division.

We had no time to do anything but follow on horseback. It was a busy Thursday evening downtown, but all three of us headed south after the bike. We caught up to it in front of the Armory and rescued it. We had escaped down that same street many times but this time we got to do the chasing. A special nod to the Northfield Historical Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the young historians of tomorrow: Since 1975, the DJJD Committee and the Northfield Historical Society (NHS) have worked together to present as historically accurate presentation of the Northfield Bank Raid as possible. Under the direction of Earl Weinmann, NHS has developed one of the best youth programs Front row, left to right: Herman Transburg, Roger Glascow, Chuck DeMann, Chip DeMann, Mike Dudley. Second row, left to right: Chris Thomas, Trip DeMann, Danny Anthony, Andy Thomas, Chuck Hawkins, Jerry in the state. This summer, 40 eighth DeMann. Third row, left to right: Sean Francis, Jeff Thies, Jon Medin, Dan Voigt, t, grade students spent a week working J.B. Dudley, John Radtke, Foster Transburg. Photo by Larry Hoffman. in the museum store, 24 students gave tours of the Bank Exhibit and Historical tidbit of the month: 20 students worked as junior curaMaggie Lee has more DeMann cousins tors. It makes me feel proud when I see how visitors react to all the than I have. young people volunteering at NHS.

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Death by Overacting

By Felicia Crosby

The Entertainment Guide is drawn to you. Won’t you return the compliment? The 5th annual Visual Arts Issue of the Entertainment Guide is coming in October, and we want you in it. This beautiful and popular issue is jam-packed with regional art and artists and a trusted resource for people looking to see who’s who in the regional art scene – which means it’s not complete without you. How to do it? This is easy: just send a short bio and a few images of your work to info@northfieldguide.com, or call 507-663-7797 for further information; we welcome artists of all ages and levels of experience. The best part? It’s free! There is limited space (and it does fill up!). Make sure to send us your info by September 15 to be considered.

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Th sixth installment The in an annual series of inspired and well-loved ins silliness, Jessie Jane’s sil Ja Jamboree VI, Oodles of Ou Outrageous Overacting is a ggood-natured, highenergy send up of Northen fieeld’s favorite claim to ou outlaw history. Written by Etter the characters characte include such personlocal playwright Brendon Etter, ages as Oliver OO Oodles, Sheriff Twee, Happy Jingles, Kissles and Cuddles and of course – Townsperson #3. Just try getting through the program with a straight face. Performed at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, the show runs September 6-8 at 8 pm, with an afternoon performance on Saturday the 8th at 2. For tickets and information call the Northfield Arts Guild at 507-645-8877 or click on northfieldartsguild.org. Tell them Hottles sent you.

The Finest Finnish Folk, Fiddling for You JP – Jarvelan JPP pikkupelimannit pik (“Little Folk Musi(“L cians of Jarvela”) cia was formed in 1982 wa in the international fid ddlers’ mecca of Kaustinen, Finland, Ka and has become one of the most celebrated folk bands b in the world. Celebrating their 30th anniversary with an American tour, they arrive at the Christiansen Hall of Music at St Olaf College on September 15th for not one, but two extraordinary events: a fiddling workshop at 10:00 am and a concert at 3:30. And unbelievably, both these events are free. So whether your preference is to improve your game or just delight in the masters, don’t deny yourself this rare treat. For more information contact Paul Niemisto at 507-645-7554 or niemisto@stolaf.edu.

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They Came for No Good – and Got it Handed Right Back to Them

Art, Enduring and Tenacious

Since 1948, Northfield has celebrated the courage of ordinary townsfolk in the face of evil with the internationally renowned Defeat of Jesse James Days. A fiveday event that runs from September 5-9, it features something for everyone, as the tens of thousands d who attend annually will attest, and includes heart-stopping regular reenactments of what’s come to be f th t fair, f i the th rodeo, d called “The Northfield Raid”. Come for the fine arts the parades and food, carnival, car show or just to see Jesse and the boys get whipped – this is a weekend full of Northfield past and present, all at its best. For more information and a full listing of all g g jj g or check out the back cover. the goings-on,visit djjd.org

Iv Ivan’s Jivin’ and the K Kings are Swingin’ In Se September On of the most accomplished One and versatile bands in Minan nesota, the infectious rhythms ne of Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing are gracing two regional Sw venues this month – lucky for ve all those toes in need of tapping. Saturday, Sept. 8 finds them at Sa the Signature Bar and Grill in th downtown do Faribault. Not familiar with h the h Sig? This h family-friendly f l f dl restaurant’s name comes from its far-reaching collections of autograph memorabilia displayed throughout, and range from the famous to the guy sitting next to you. The Kings of Swing play from 7:30-11:30 in the dining room, no cover. Try to keep that bacon cheeseburger on your plate when your hands start clapping – it’ll be harder than you think. And the gang’s back at it Sept. 28 at 7:30 – this time at the The Crossings. Located in the historic Carnegie building, Crossings is a jewel in the southeastern Minnesota arts scene that hosts everything from art exhibits to classes to a jaw-dropping variety of musical acts. Joining the band on the 28th will be competitive level swing dancers, who make exuberant trips through the air look easy. Give it a try yourself – or just sit back and enjoy the groove. For information on the Signature Bar and Grill, call 507-331-1657 or visit sigbarandgrill.com. For information and tickets for the Kings of Swing at the Crossings, call 507-732-7616 or visit crossingsatcarnegie.com. Our advice? Go to both; you may get a song dedicated to you.

If 10 years of an arts celebration can be called anything, the Lakeville Art Festival calls it TENacious. Hard work coupled with boundless talent have made this festival an annual feast for the senses; happening this year on the 15th and 16th of September, it promises to be better than e Held on the grounds of ever. the th center in historic downtown to Lakeville, the festival fe features 50-some excellent v visual artists – most with local c connections – as well as perfo forming and literary artists, a youth tent and community projects. Food and drink will keep art lovers refreshed, and the creative sounds and sights will keep all inspired. For more information go to www.lakevilleartfestival.org , or call 952-985-4640. If there’s a more refreshing way to spend a sunny September weekend, we can’t think of it.

The Fruits of All Kinds of Vines How many of us get to experience, up close and personal, the beauty of an orchard at harvest? Not many, I bet. Now’s your chance to spend a day in the splendor p of a Minnesota September, p , sampling good fruits and whatt they produce. Join the Apples,, Pumpkins and Wine Tour on Sept 22nd, from 9-2 and take a trip, via Northfield Lines motorcoach, into the country. Including stops at Fireside Orchard, Bridgewater Produce Farm and Cannon Riverr d orchards h d and d vineyard d tours, Winery, the day includes hayrides, fresh-made goodies and a winetasting. Pre-registration is required, and the tour is for adults over 21 only. For information and registration call Cannon River Winery at 507-263-7400. This is the life.

High Octane Art on Wheels Head to downtown Northfield on September 22 from 4 pm -12 am to experience Lowbrow High Octane VII, an all-American celebration of art, cars and music. The hot rods – all through the downtown area – are wild, the music – at the Cow and including bands Pony Boy and The Rocketz is “face-melting” and the art – curated by Northfield’s own Nick Sinclair and exhibited in the Northfield ld Arts Guild ld d ffrom the h 19th h to the 22nd – is exuberant and outrageous. Best of all? The entire event is free. Come to enjoy, to mingle, to buy art and to dance the night away. Gallery reception at the Arts Guild is also September 22, from 5-9 pm. For more information visit lowbrowhighoctane. com. And get yer motor running. SHORTS continued on next page

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Peace Be With You Pe M Martin Luther King said it well: “Peace is not merely a distant goal “P we seek, but a means to arrive at the goal.” Take a few steps in that th dir direction and join the good folks on Northfield’s downtown Bridge Sq Square on September 21, from 4:3 4:30-6:00 to celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. A day of solidarity and hope, this gathering honors the goal so elusive to our troubled planet with music and reflection. It’s up to each of us – and peace, they remind us, begins at home. For more information on the International Day of Peace go to internationaldayofpeace.org.

Ramble to Save the Bramble Faribault’s River Bend Nature Center has it all: winding trails and picnic areas, an outdoor amphitheater, kids’ play areas and programs; wildlife education n and a beautiful, full-service interpretive center – and just ribault On Saturday, Saturday September 29, 29 minutes from downtown Faribault. River Bend invites you to join them for the 31st Annual Ramble, a fundraiser to support River Bend and the nature they help protect. Held at the Faribault National Guard Armory, the evening begins at 5:30 and includes dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions and a raffle – with the top prize going up to $5,000. For information and tickets call 507-332-7151 or go to rbnc.org. All the little critters thank you.

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HAPPENINGSS By Susan Hvistendahl endahl

Jesse James – Movie Star Let’s get this out of the way from the start. You can’t pay me enough to watch the 40 or more mostly mediocre (and often ludicrous) films about Jesse James and his outlaw gang that got their comeuppance on Division Street in Northfield on Sept. 7, 1876. Thankfully, Johnny D. Boggs has been paid to watch such movies and has authored a book, Jesse James and the Movies (McFarland & Co., 2011). Boggs gives a synopsis of plot, comments on the accuracy of the history (mostly l iinaccuracies), the players (including filming details) and provides his analysis (often amusing). So, relying on Boggs’ excellent book, the few movies I have seen and some research of my own, I present to you: Jesse James, Movie Star.

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Johnny D. Boggs (left) writes of Jesse James, as portrayed by actors such as Brad Pitt in 2007 (on book cover) and Robert Duvall in 1972.

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Only Billy the Kid outranks Jesse James in popularity in Hollywood Westerns. The first Jesse James movie Boggs remembers seeing in his native South Carolina was the 1972 film The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid as shown on network television. Boggs writes, “The elementary school playground the following week (or weeks) was full of young boys pretending to be Cole Younger, or at least actor Cliff Robertson’s version of Cole Younger…A lot of us thought that the James and Younger boys were merely carrying on the fight against Yankee tyranny and greedy railroaders.” (More on this movie later.) Since many silent movies have been lost, Boggs says it is hard to get a count of how many early films were made about Jesse. The first movie appears to be The James Boys of Missouri in 1908. Two movies were released in March of 1921, Jesse James Under the Black Flag and Jesse James as Outlaw. Both were distinguished (or, rather, undistinguished) by the “horrible actor” Jesse Edward James (billed as Jesse James Jr.) who played his father in a romanticized, whitewashed version of the outlaw’s life. Boggs says that Jesse Jr. was “in his mid-40s, too old and overweight to be playing a teenage guerrilla pistol-fighter, but, then again, that has never stopped moviemakers.” The movie was “a commercial bomb.” Roy Rogers, “King of the Cowboys,” starred in two movies involving Jesse, as himself in Days of Jesse James (1939) and as Jesse in Jesse James at Bay (1941). Clayton Moore “played a heroic Jesse James, pitted against a bunch of masked raiders” in the 1947 serial Jesse James Rides Again and the 1948 serial Adventures of Frank and Jesse James. Moore went on to don a mask himself as the Lone Ranger, riding his trusty horse Silver to the strains of the William Tell Overture, starting in 1949. Boggs writes that movie serials died as they were quickly absorbed into television. The first movie to cause a big stir in Northfield was the one Boggs says “defined Jesse James” when it came out in January of 1939. It

was Jesse James, starring Tyrone Power as Jesse James and Henry Fonda as Frank James. Boggs reports that it was filmed at a budget of $1.6 million and made $3 million in earnings with only Gone With the Wind and Wizard of Oz beating it that year at the box office. I found a front-page Northfield News story from Jan. 19, 1939, with the headline “Northfield Outraged by Jesse James Film Story, Movie Implies Local Citizens were Tipped Off About Famous Raid.” The writer (probably editor Carl Weicht) wrote that while citizens might “smile indulgently” over “license with local history for dramatic effect,” they “object strenuously to the idea that, merely to save the reputation of Jesse James for his complete failure at Northfield, it was necessary to imply that the citizens of this little town were ready and waiting for him.” The facts are “that this efficient band of outlaws” met defeat at the hands of “quiet, ordinary citizens of a little college town, quite unprepared for their coming, except in courage and resourcefulness in defense of their rights and possessions…The producers of the movie may have a libel suit on their hands if indignation in Northfield continues to mount.” The Jan. 26 Northfield News headline was “Northfield Waiting to See How Bad ‘Jesse James’ Is” with a report that the town‘s “outraged feelings” had been sent out in an Associated Press dispatch which was picked up by papers throughout the U.S. The movie had its Northwest premiere in St. Paul at the Paramount and in Northfield at the Grand Theatre on Jan. 27. In an “At the Theatre” column in the Jan. 26 Northfield Independent, theater manager Everett Dilley wrote: “In magnificent color, with sweeping drama and intense romance, fine American humor, ‘Jesse James,’ although slightly inaccurate historically, is a stirring film. Don’t miss it.” The Grand was packed for nine showings in four days. Also in the Jan. 26 Northfield News was a letter to the editor signed “Mrs. Tree” in which she complained, “Must we always be made famous by news that’s sixty years old?…I’ll bet you couldn’t get The News for a single year without mentioning the Younger brothers or the bank robbery. You can’t even print obituaries without mentioning that old raid. ‘Mrs. So-and-so will be remembered as the th granddaughter of Mrs. Whoosit, who was an eye-witness to the bank raid in the back yard dumpey ing in the ash pan when she heard the hoof beats of the robbers’ horses as they fled from town.’” ro On Feb. 2, Northfield News editor Carl Weicht wrote tha that the bank raid episode in the movie was correct only onl in the name of the bank and a few sentences read from a newspaper account. “Darryl Zanuck and his Hollywood Hol gang have taken away from Northfield by alleg alleging that the pioneer heroes had advance knowledge of the impending raid, and prepared for it, more than Jesse James ever stole from this town.” (In the movie, movi gang member Bob Ford--who in reality did not team up with Jesse until about 1880 and assassinated him in i 1882--clues a detective in on the Northfield raid in a bid bi for amnesty, leading to an ambush of the gang at First N National Bank).

At left: “Jesse James Messes with the Wrong Town” (True West, Sept 2012). At right: ight: The Long Riders (1980) is considered one of the best movies about the Gang. Courtesy of Chip DeMann.

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was fighting evil railroads…The movie proved incredibly popular, but its facts were basically nonexistent.” Boggs quotes Jesse’s granddaughter Jo Frances James as saying, “About the only connection it had with fact was that there once was a man named James and he did ride a horse.” (And Jesse and Frank did not ride their horses through plate-glass windows and through a store on Division Street and then leap their horses off a 60-foot-cliff into a lake during their escape, as depicted in this movie.) Boggs takes note of the proliferation of Jesse James movies from 1950 to 1960. In The Great Missouri Raid (1951), the Northfield bank robbery is surprisingly turned into a robbery of a Missouri Central railroad instead. In Jesse James’ Women (1954), Boggs writes, “The exploitation of Jesse James’ name in the 1950s hits an all-time low as Jesse is turned into a Casanova.” Two women fight over Jesse in a saloon, a fight which only ends when Jesse pours a bucket of beer on their heads. I was loaned a DVD of The True Story of Jesse James from 1957, starring Robert Wagner as Jesse, Jeffrey Hunter as Frank James, Hope Lange as Jesse’s wife Zee, Agnes Moorehead as Zerelda, the mother of the James boys. As you might suspect by now, the “True Story” was anything but. The movie starts with the Northfield raid, including the bogus window-shattering escape of the James boys and their leap with horses off a cliff lifted from the 1939 movie (both were 20th Century-Fox productions). The back cover of the DVD says, “As he attempts to evade the law, those who know him best ponder the question, ‘What turned this simple farm boy to a

Kris Kristofferson played Jesse James in a 1986 TV movie. At right: Jesse James tangled with Frankenstein’s Daughter in 1966. Courtesy of Northfield Historical Society Collection.

life of lawlessness?’” The answer? Boggs writes that in the 1950s the theme was “juvenile rebelliousness,” while “previous movie versions pictured Jesse as a good-man-turned bad while fighting the system.” Nicholas Ray, the director of this movie, had directed James Dean in what Boggs calls the “standard of teen angst and rebellion, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), earning an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay.” HISTORY continued on next page

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Dean might have been Ray’s choice to play Jesse but died in a car crash in 1955 at the age of 24. The second choice was said to be Elvis Presley, butt Robert Wagner was cast as Jesse. Jesse certainly is a vainglorious young man. Frankk says to his brother, “Northfield was the end of the line for all of us. Everything went wrong. In the beend ginning we had a reason. It was for Zee and Ma and protecting the farm.” Then the gang ended up 4000 miles from home. “Who are we fighting for?” Frank nk cries. “Ma? Zee? FOR YOU!” Jesse sneers, “Me? I’ve carried you, Cole and the rest est on my back for years! If it weren’t for me, you’d alll be sharecroppers on a farm.” Boggs notes that this movie might be the first to “depict the legendary myth of Jesse saving the widow from the banker.” A poor widow feeds the gang at her farmhouse and tells them of a pending foreclosure. Jesse gives her the $600 she needs (“Compliments of Jesse James!”) and tells her to be sure to get a receipt. (“What a noble man!” she says.) After the gang leaves, the banker rides up, gives her a receipt, then leaves. Of course, Jesse then robs the banker. Boggs says, “Most historians dismiss that story as hogwash.” I found it amusing when Cole picks up one of the dime novels that glorifies the gang and says he is reading about Jesse being misunderstood. “He gives it all to the poor. It’s all I can do to hold the tears back.” Also amusing is Jesse’s assessment of Northfield: “It’s a dinky little town but they’ve got a bank up there that’s never been touched.” Cole’s response: “People will really talk about this one, won’t they, Jesse?” In the 1959 movie Alias Jesse James Bob Hope stars as an inept insurance salesman who unwittingly sells a policy to Jesse James (Wendell Corey) and needs to buy it back. Rhonda Fleming plays Jesse’s girlfriend. Nothing fact-based here. And I am pretty sure Jesse never met the Three Stooges as shown in the 1965 movie “The Outlaws IS Coming!” Boggs writes that Jesse has the “non-distinction” of being in one of the worst horror films ever made, Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter from 1966. This movie is paired with Billy the Kid vs. Dracula under the title “Shockorama.” Boggs says this has “enjoyed some success as a cult film” since “some movies are so terribly acted, so ridiculous, so cheaply produced, they become unintentionally hilarious.” I agree. You can find it on Youtube and at the Northfield Historical Society museum store. Boggs suggests having a couple beers before you see it. Having Northfield in the title is about the only thing to recommend in the 1972 movie The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, directed and written by Philip Kaufman, despite noted actors Cliff Robertson as Cole Younger and Robert Duvall as Jesse James. Jesse has an evangelistic “vision” about robbing the supposed “largest bank West of the Mississippi.” Cole arrives first and, posing as a visiting cattleman, attends a local baseball game between Northfield and St. Paul, with a majestic mountain range in the background (the movie was filmed in Jacksonville, Oregon). When

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Robert Wagner portrayed Jesse James in 1957 and promoted the supposed “true story” in Northfield during Defeat of Jesse James Days. (Right): Robert Wagner with Northfield Cheerleaders. Photo courtesy of Chip DeMann.

told “Baseball is our national sport,” Cole replies, “Our national sport is shooting and it always will be” and he proceeds to shoot the ball out of the sky with his rifle to end the game. Cole finds out the bank failures of 1873 have kept Northfielders from depositing money, so he schemes with the bank president to con them into doing so, a plot device deemed “juvenile and idiotic” by Boggs (as, of course, it is). When the gang comes together, they find time to visit a bathhouse and the “House of Light Love.” Thus refreshed, the gang rides into Northfield past a church (with the strains of the St. Olaf Choir on the soundtrack) to rob the now gold-laden bank. During the robbery, an insane old man named Gustavson is shot by Bob Younger and falls onto a calliope with the resulting sound announcing the robbery to the citizens. Cole had fixed the malfunctioning calliope earlier and is also to blame for having taught a bespectacled young Henry Wheeler how to shoot a rifle---a bad idea since Wheeler is a marksman in the shootout with the outlaws. What irony! Bob Warn reviewed the movie in the Northfield News of May 25, 1972. Jesse is portrayed as “nasty, superstitious, fanatic, bent on blind vengeance to all Northerners,” while Cole is “an earthy, vulnerable man with generous and idealistic impulses.” Northfield is shown at the end “happily cheering the badly wounded, leather (knights armour?) vested, bleeding Cole Younger as he struggles to his feet in his jail cart, while an awed voice intones: ‘The cheering crowd then followed Cole Younger all the way to the jail in Stillwater.’” Warn’s comment: “Balderdash!” Boggs writes that many consider the 1980 film The Long Riders to be “the best Jesse James movie.” Director Walter Hill “fashions a series of vignettes to illustrate the outlaw’s post-Civil War career, focusing more on the relationships between the outlaws than on their crimes.” Brothers play brothers in this movie: David Carradine as Cole Younger, Keith Carradine as Jim Younger, Robert Carradine as Bob Younger, James Keach as Jesse James, Stacy Keach as Frank James, Dennis Quaid as Ed Miller, Randy Quaid as Clell Miller, Christopher Guest as Charlie Ford and Nicholas Guest as Bob Ford.

Among the caveats of the robbery scene in Northfield: “The Pinkertons [detectives] told us you might be coming,” says Joseph Lee Heywood before he is one of two bankers shot to death inside the bank. And again the outlaws ride horses through plate glass windows during the escape. Boggs praises the period music by Ry Cooder in the film and the “wonderful feel and look to it.” But he feels it was “more of a gimmick film” and “just didn’t quite pull things off.” The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) was one of the last movies at Southgate Theater in Northfield. It was directed by Andrew Dominik, who based his screenplay on Ron Hansen’s 1983 literary novel by the same name. Brad Pitt starred as Jesse James and Casey Affleck as Robert Ford, with Sam Shepard as Frank James and Mary-Louise Parker as Zee James. Boggs reports that reviews were mixed, although Casey Affleck earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor. “Without much of a push from Warner Brothers, it performed poorly at the box office,” writes Boggs. Boggs considers it the “best movie about Jesse James in both historical accuracy and entertainment terms” but calls it “more art film than Western, so it certainly won’t appeal to all tastes. It’s just too bad more people didn’t see it.” Boggs e-mailed me that the “cinematography sweeps me away” and “you can’t underestimate Casey Affleck’s performance as Bob Ford.” But “the movie that sticks with me most is Sam Fuller’s I Shot Jesse James from 1949 which “mesmerizes me,” though it is a B production with “scripting problems and flawed history.” Hayes Scriven, executive director of the Northfield Historical Society, says that he likes both The Long Riders and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Scriven says Long Riders is more entertaining, but The Assassination is a “very close second,” because he has read Hansen’s book. Chip DeMann, leader of the current James-Younger Gang, portrayed Jesse on television in 1981 (see box). He also praises the Hansen novel and says The Assassination will “probably go down as the best James-Younger film for years to come. For overall perfection, I have to go with Brad Pitt on this one.” Judge James R. Ross told the Los Angeles Times in 2001: “I’ve spent 50 years opposing the most popular myths associated with my great-grandfather and I challenge anyone to point out any movie that is more exciting than the real story.”

In Search of Jesse James in Northfield A nationally syndicated television program “In Search of…..” filmed part of an episode in Northfield during the first weekend of May in 1981. What were they in search of? Jesse James, of course. The premise of this show, narrated after completion by Leonard Nimoy (Spock of “Star Trek”), was that perhaps Jesse was not killed by Robert Ford in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1882, but somehow lived on. Chip DeMann of Dundas, leader of the James-Younger Gang re-creators, was chosen to play Jesse James. Ted Scott, Scott Richardson and David Hvistendahl were cast as bankers, with other townspeople also taking on roles. Scott Richardson wrote in the Northfield News of May 7, 1981: “Five Northfield area Jaycees hauled in three yards of dirt to provide some 1876 flavor to the street in front of the bank. They picked it back up again four hours later with the help of the Northfield Fire Department and its hoses…Chuck, Chip, Jerry and Doug DeMann, Wayne Eddy, Herman Transburg, Wayne Laabs and Jane Moline played the James-Younger gang. Between 150 and 200 onlookers watched.” Outlaw Jane Moline? Yes, Chip told me his wife was recruited when one of his relatives (who shall remain nameless here) didn’t show up after having been to his Prom the night before. Besides filming the bank robbery at the Scriver Building, the Los Angeles film crew also shot a campfire scene at the DeMann farm and also filmed at the Waterford Bridge. A financial contribution was made to the Northfield Historical Society and local expenses covered. Chip DeMann also portrayed Jesse throughout the filming in Missouri for yet another bank robbery scene in Liberty and the assassination scene in St. Joseph. Chip told me the crew filmed a burial scene in a freshly dug grave on the James Family farm near Kearney. Chip (as Jesse) is shown in the ground in the casket. Jesse’s weeping widow Zee throws a bouquet of roses into the casket on top of him as the casket closes. “There was a wasp among the roses. I kept quiet and waited until I thought they had filmed enough,” said Chip. Then he yelled, “CUT! Get me out of here!” The “In Search of Jesse James” episode can be found on Youtube.

I encourage you to visit the historic First National Bank in the Northfield Historical Society Museum at 408 Division Street S. to get the “truth is stranger (and more exciting) than fiction” story. By the way, in September of 2005, Judge Ross (who was judge of the Orange County Superior Court in California from 1983-1995 and died in 2007) rode in the Defeat of Jesse James Days parade with the present-day James-Younger Gang. He admitted to being a “cowboy wannabe.” He also sang karaoke for the first time with me one evening at Froggy Bottoms. I couldn’t help wondering if his great-grandfather might be spinning in his grave in Missouri.

Was Jesse James spinning in his grave when his great-grandson Judge James Ross sang karaoke with Susan Hvistendahl (left) and Mary Casey (right) in 2005?

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Clubs, Classes and More… Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Cheese Society – 507/334-0258

Sept. 11, 5:30-6:30pm, bbbsofsouthernmn.org – The Big Cheese Society is a group of caring community members who gather quarterly at The Cheese Cave in Faribault to hear from those involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters. This is a chance for individuals to see exactly how Big Brothers Big Sisters impacts the children of Southern Minnesota. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, appetizers, entertainment and good company. No RSVP necessary. Cannon River Woodcarving Club – 507/339-0336 Third Monday of the month, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault Coffee with a Geek – mrjst.com/coffee_with_a_geek.html, 507/581-3346 – Saturdays, 9-11am, Bittersweet Cafe – a weekly program presented by Mr. JST Technology Consulting offering simple diagnosis, troubleshooting and discussion of technology issues in a comfortable setting. Crossings at Carnegie – www.crossingsatcarnegie.com, 507/732-7616 – Classes in the arts for preschoolers to adults. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – Sept. 7 orientation; 7-8pm, Mondays Sept. 10-Oct. 29; 6:30-8:30pm and Sunday Oct. 21; 9am-4:30pm silent retreat – An eight-week program designed to instruct participants in ways to apply and integrate mindfulness into their daily lives. Seated meditation, walking meditation, body scan and yoga are employed. $300. Oil Painting Techniques: From Beginning to Advanced with Dan Petrov – Sept. 15-16; 9am-4pm with an hour lunch break – Suggested self-supplied materials. Dan will emphasize the “Site-Size Method,” considered the most practical, accurate procedure to render the forms, proportion, perspective and anatomy of still life objects. $175. Speak Memory: Calling Forth the Details and Descriptions our Memoir Needs – Sept. 22, 10am-4pm with 45-minute lunch – Explore how details and description invite us to enter the stories we want to tell. Learn how to develop fragmentary memories into central parts of our work by including sensory and original details. Bring two to three photographs, a few small objects and a few documents to use for in-class writing exercises. $65. Concrete Sculpture – Sept. 22; 10am-4pm, Sept. 23; 11am3pm – Make a concrete statue with award-winning folk artist Wouterina “Riana” DeRaad. You will make a multi-layered metal armature to be cemented the next day. $198, $35 supplies. Cub Scout Pack 300 – 612/490-4048, cubs300.org Just Food Co-op, Northfield – 507/650-0106 Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331

knit, chat, share ideas and get help. MOMS Club – northfieldmomsclub@gmail.com – First Wednesday of each month, 10am, St. Peter’s Church, Northfield – If you are a full-time or part-time stay-at-home mom, this

club may be for you. MOMS Club is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, an organization dedicated to providing support and a sense of community for stay-at-home moms. Northfield Arts Guild – 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at northfieldartsguild.org. Visit the website for August Summer Art Camps and Young People’s Theater Workshop. NAG also offers classes with tie-ins to summer exhibits (Travel Photography) and Theater in the Park (Dances of Shakespeare’s Time, and Shakespeare Inside Out).

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Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center – Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9), Sundays, 3-4pm – Children and their parents

meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome. Northfield Public Library – 507/645-6606

First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri, Sat, 10-12pm A parent or caregiver-directed activity center where toddlers and preschoolers are surrounded by alphabet manipulatives, concept books, board books and puzzles, all designed to be a fun learning experience. Patty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11am – Specially designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by incorporating books with simple songs, rhymes and fingerplays. For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver. Toddler Rhyme Time, Wed, 10-11am – A time to encourage development of language and motor skills by integrating movement, songs, books and rhymes for kids ages 18 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver. Preschool Story & Craft Time, Thu, 10-11am – Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” For those who are ready to sit and listen to a picture book, sing songs and create a small art project. Northfield Public Schools Community Services 507/664-3649 Northfield Senior Center – northfieldseniorcenter.org 507/664-3700 – Programs for active older adults in a premier

fitness facility with an indoor pool and certified fitness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more. Northfield Yarn – 507/645-1330 – Open Stitching, third Thursday of each month, 6-8pm. Bring a project and share in the fun. Free. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault – 507/332-7372

Find art-related classes for kids and adults at paradisecenterforthearts.org. Nuno Felt Scarf – Sept. 15; 9am-12pm – Create a rectangular nuno felt scarf with a light weight silk and merino wool base. Add additional wool fibers or yarns for texture. There will be a discussion of the felting manipulation process, design possibilities and color blending. $21 members, $27 nonmembers, $15 materials fee. Instructor: Judy Saye-Willis. Rice County Historical Society – 507/332-2121

Museum Apprentice Program – Sept. 25, 3:30 -5:30pm rchistory.org – Students 8th-12th grade. Volunteer apprentices will learn about what it takes to work at a museum. They will get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens at the Rice County Historical Society, work with RCHS staff and other volunteers, improve communication skills, expand their knowledge of museums and history, discuss museum and history topics as they develop projects, help at RCHS during the Rice County Fair, and at programs throughout the year, work on projects independently and in groups, such as exhibit design, collections management, or living history demonstrations. If you are interested in signing up for the Museum Apprentice Program, applications are available at the Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW Second Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021, or www.rchistory.org/content/youth-programs. If you have any questions please contact the Rice County Historical Society at 507/332-2121 or email us at rchs@rchistory.org.

River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, 507/332-7151 – Classes

and activities at rbnc.org. Fires on the Prairie – Saturday, Sept, 15, 9:30-10:30am – Open to all ages. $2/person or $6/family, Free for members – We are familiar with the reputation of fire to destroy; but on the prairie, fires play an important role in renewing life. Explore relationships between humans, fire and the prairie and learn about the unique adaptations plants and animals have developed to live and thrive with fire. Intro to Outdoor Photography – Saturday, Sept. 22, 9-10:30am – Open to adults 18+. $2 per person, Free for members. – Join naturalist and amateur photographer Garrett Genereux to learn basics of outdoor photography. The program will begin inside learning and then head outside to practice. The hike will be on trail and will last approximately 1 hour with stops for photo opportunities as they occur. Bring a digital camera and have a general understanding of its functions/features. Compact digitals to DSLRs are welcome. Dress for the weather. The program will be cancelled if raining. Time Travel – History Tours of River Bend – Join a naturalist for a journey back in time to discover the history of the land. Travel is by golf cart. Tours last 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to five people. Call to schedule. Donations welcome.

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404 Wilson Ave. NW, Faribault • 507/334-9379 – Old fashioned restaurant and drive-in, bringing people together to share great food, great root beer and friendly hospitality. Enjoy our signature root beer in a cold frosty mug for a truly one-of-a-kind taste and don’t forget the A&W original Coney Dog.

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960 Highway 3, Northfield • 507/645-7700 • culvers.com/restaurants/ northfield/ • 10:30am-7pm – Culver’s ButterBurgers use fresh, never frozen 100% Midwest beef. Our fresh frozen custard is made daily from real Wisconsin dairy. For something different, try the hearty tenderness of beef pot roast, the grilled-up-fresh goodness of a rueben or the hand-battered North Atlantic cod filet. Dairy Queen

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301 Water St. S, Northfield • basilspizza.net • 507/663-1248 – SunTh 5pm-1am, Fri/Sat 5pm-2am. Dine-in, take-out, delivery, pizza, pasta, subs, gyros and salads. Serving Northfield for more than 50 years.

900 N Highway 3, Northfield • 507/645-8912 • dairyqueenofnorthfield.com • Feb-Apr: 10am-9pm, May-Aug: 10am-10pm, Sept-Oct: 10am-9pm – Dairy Queen treats and cake, homemade or southern style BBQ brisket sandwiches and famous juicy polish hotdogs. Home of the Blizzard.

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680 Professional Dr., Northfield • TheBreakBilliards.com 507/340-8263 – Mon-Sat, noon-midnight. Appetizers, Heggies pizzas, beer and wine. Spend $15 or more on food/beverages and shoot pool for free.

1010 Hwy. 3 S. • 664-9139 • 11 a.m. -10 p.m., Northfield – Family restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful margaritas and more.

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307 S. Water St., Northfield • 507/301-3611 • Sun 11am-9pm, Mon/ Tue 11am-11pm, Wed-Sat 11am-1am – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees starting at 5pm.

Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer. Contented Cow

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302 Division St. S., Northfield • contentedcow.com • 3pm-close – British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.

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