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menu for the arts, history and nature in Northfield. As you wine, dine and relax in our historic river town, we know you’ll enjoy our fine restaurants, live music and theater, comfortable lodging and friendly residents. Inside you’ll see how the cultural and arts traditions that our community was founded on continue to thrive. Come for an event and stay for a weekend! For more go to www.visitingnorthfield.com.
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This publication is produced four times a year by the
Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
comes alive in Northfield! From the infamous James-Younger Gang bank raid (1876) re-enactments to our historic architecture and prestigious colleges (Carleton founded 1866, St. Olaf in 1874), Northfield has nourished its past so as to enjoy its present, all within a very charming setting. Mirroring its 1855 founding as a mill town, world-famous Malt-O-Meal operates today out of a historic mill on the same downtown location as the original. The wonderful aroma of its hot cereal production (this is the only place in the world where it is produced) oftentimes envelopes these cozy environs along the banks of the Cannon River.
Mill Ruins • Veblen House valley grove church James-younger Gang Attempted Bank Robbery Historic Site
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pring in Minnesota. Elusive and tender, it whispers its presence in shy breezes and covers the landscape in the palest of pastels. And while the return of the red-breasted robin, the Baltimore oriole and the bluebird are counted on, an equally anticipated sign of spring comes with the golf bag-toting humans who dot the greens without fail as soon as the snow recedes. Spring in Northfield means golf, and no true golfer ever lets a little chill get in the way. With two awardwinning clubs in town, the season can be relied on to start early; if you’re looking to golf, there’s no need to look any further. The Northfield Golf Club could not be more conveniently located; at 707 Prairie St., it’s only
Willinger’s Golf Club (above), the dwarf trout lily (inset) and the Northfield Golf Club (below) are sure signs of spring in Northfield.
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Northfield is on the northern edge of southeastern Minnesota, just 35 miles south of the Twin Cities and 50 miles northeast of Rochester. Highways 19 and 3 intersect in Northfield and connect the community to Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 52 on the east.
minutes from downtown. Set on 88 sylvan acres, it’s been a Northfield institution since 1926. Originally built for nine holes, it now features an 18-hole championship course, the back nine having been added in 1975. The Golf Club boasts a hilly terrain and an abundance of mature maples, oaks, pines and birch. The clubhouse, destroyed by fire in 1991 and completely rebuilt, houses a restaurant and banquet facilities and makes an ideal setting for parties and events. Though it’s a semi-private club, the NGC is open to the public during certain hours; be sure to alert the young golfers among you about the Club’s stellar Junior Golf program, which runs throughout the season. Just outside Northfield, Willinger’s Golf Club makes a wonderful destination for the scratch and bogey golfer alike! Located a convenient 1-½ miles from I-35, its countryside setting provides all the ambience needed for that getaway feeling. Its 18-hole course, designed by acclaimed golf architects Gill/Miller, straddles a 40acre forest and 60 acres of open water and wetlands; its clubhouse, set high on a hill overlooking the undulating landscape, contains facilities for intimate or large group dining. Banquets, weddings and other special events are handled here and handled with ease; enjoy a drink with friends at the fully stocked bar when there’s a victory to celebrate, or when spring rains spoil a game.
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Of course, you don’t need to be a golfer to find outdoor recreation; sitting on the banks of the Cannon River, Northfield enjoys the abundant opportunities the water provides, from fishing to canoeing and kayaking, and these start early in the season. This stretch of the upper Cannon makes for a gentle canoe ride; the novice will find easy currents through its wooded streams while more experienced paddlers will enjoy the length of the river and the bucolic scenery. Head downstream to Dundas; stop along the banks for a picnic lunch and then enjoy a leisurely paddle back. Be sure to watch for the spring birds; from the red-shouldered hawk to the willow flycatcher, from the little grasshopper sparrow to low-nesting American Eagles, the winged wildlife along the Cannon provides a soundtrack no portable audio system can match. ov |
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Once back on land, get to know Northfield’s parks; we have more than 35, which cover more than 400 acres. Northfielders love these city oases, and take advantage of them in droves as soon as the winter bite leaves the air. Many parks are within walking distance of downtown; some have play equipment and trails, and all provide abundant green space and romping room for long and little legs alike. At the Spring Creek Soccer fields the playground becomes the ultimate all-kids destination; this is where “Everbody’s Playground” is located, a specially created structure that meets disabled children’s needs. It’s a delight for all. If it’s a longer trail you crave, Carleton’s Cowling Arboretum takes you from a bustling downtown to the still of a nature preserve in mere minutes, and offers ten miles of trails for the hiker and biker. Established in 1927 by Carleton president Donald Cowling and modeled after the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University, the “Arb” as it’s affectionately known by locals, consists of 880 acres of conservation and research splendor and is free to all. If you’re here on the first Friday evening of the month, Carleton’s Goodsell Observatory makes the most of the softening spring skies by opening its state-of-the-art telescopes to the public, for free. The Observatory has been in use from the 1870s and is still an important part of Carleton’s research and education, and a magnificent way to see all the nature the heavens hold, just an arm’s reach away. For a day – or a weekend – in the woods, the state park at Big Woods Nerstrand offers all the beauty of the Minnesota wilderness, and just a few miles away. Named for the island of big woods that mid-19th century Europeans found amidst the prairie oak savannas, the Big Woods encompasses more than 2,800 acres with more than 11 miles of hiking and dozens of campsites. An added treat in the spring is the explosion of wildflowers that blanket Nerstrand and includes the endangered dwarf trout lily, a delicate forest wildflower found only
Girls’ Nite Out (right) and the Junebug Music Festival (far right).
in this part of Minnesota. Bring your camera; this fragile season lasts only so long. For the indoor explorer, enjoy an afternoon’s bowling at the Jesse James Lanes, sparkling from recent high-tech upgrade. The Northfield Ice Arena hosts a bibliophiles’ paradise with the Great Minnesota Book Raid from April 27-May 1. On the hunt for good art? Take in some – or all – of our many galleries. In all directions Northfield delivers an abundance of visual arts and artists, from the internationally recognized to the fresh talent that only a two-college town can offer. Both founded in the mid-19th centuries, Carleton and St. Olaf offer the best in emerging visual art. On April 22, “Radical Messages, Revolutionary Means” opens at the Carleton College Art Gallery; the St. Olaf Senior Show opens at the Flaten Art Museum on April 24. And in a celebration of all students, the Northfield Arts Guild follows its public school tribute, “ArtRageous,” with an exhibit featuring the combined efforts of St. Olaf and Carleton apprentice and intern artists; that show opens on April 28. While downtown, plan to spend an afternoon among the many unique shops and restaurants; if you happen to be here on May 9 – and if you happen to be female – join in on Northfield’s 3rd annual “Girls’ Nite Out.” This women-only celebration draws hundreds to the shops in search of one-night specials and treats. The evening ends up at the venerable downtown Grand Event Center on the corner of Washington and Fourth Street where you can dance your heels off! For wildlife of a different kind, be sure to stop at the Northfield Historical Society on Bridge Square to see how it all began. Housed in
the original First National Bank of Northfield (designated a historic site of the infamous 1876 James-Younger Gang raid), the Historical Society provides a wealth of local history far beyond Frank and Jesse James, and lends an understanding to this colorful and independent-minded town. When it’s time to eat, there are an abundance of mouth-watering stops in Northfield and just beyond. Kurry Kabob, just off Hwy. 3, offers Indian food with a mountain flavor; downtown, enjoy a drink at Froggy Bottoms’ riverside outdoor patio. The Tavern Restaurant, on Division Street, serves country breakfasts and satisfying dinners, while its upper-level lounge is a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. If you’re here on June 17, the culinary delights of Northfield come together with the annual “Taste of Northfield,” an epicurean bonanza on Bridge Square that features music, dancing and food from restaurants all over town. Celebrations of an exclusively musical nature occur on May 20-22 with the MayFly music festival and from June 23-26 with the ever-popular JuneBug. Both events feature the best in local bands in a variety of venues. JuneBug, in its 3rd year, is rapidly becoming a Northfield tradition as it adds a regional mix to the local talent. So welcome the spring in all its glory; enjoy the first gentle rays of the sun, watch the snow warm to slush and the slush recede from the newly green grass. From songbird’s trill to a foot-tapping fiddle; from the flush of a meadow’s flowers to the hush of a gallery, Minnesota winters are long but the payment is sweet; spring – and all that Northfield offers – can be depended on to melt the ice in the winter-battered soul.
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happenings
Goodsell Observatory Open House April 2, 8-10 p.m. This first Friday of the month open house links star-gazers to modern and not-so-modern equipment to knowledgeable professors – contingent on the skies – dress warmly!
Northfield Home & Garden Show
Gao Hong, Chinese Pipa
April 7, 7 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Clarinet Choir and Youth Clarinet Ensemble
Earth Day Celebration
April 24, 1-4:30 p.m. Central Park
Great Northfield, MN Book Raid April 27-May 1 Northfield Ice Arena
Dance: Vesilica Spring Concert
April 16-17, 7:30 p.m., April 18, 1:30 p.m. Dittmann Center, St. Olaf The St. Olaf international dance ensemble performs traditional/folk dances from around the world.
April 9, 7 p.m. Urnesss Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Through April 11 St. Olaf College
ART-Rageous: The All-School Art Show
Through April 24 Northfield Arts Guild
The Carnegie Library
Opens April 22 Northfield Historical Society Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Northfield’s Carnegie Library, this exhibit focuses on steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Radical Messages, Revolutionary Means
April 2 Convocation 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton “Crossing Borders.” To explore the many cultures that make up America, Seddiqui chose one career per state that represented the state. Through his website Livingthemap.com, he chronicles his cross-country adventure. He worked as a Connecticut insurance broker, a golf caddie in Hawaii, a Vermont sugar maker and an auto mechanic in Michigan.
Norma Ramos April 9 Convocation 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton “Ending Human Trafficking in Our Lifetime.” Attorney, social activist and eco-feminist links worldwide inequality and destruction of women to destruction of the environment.
April 24, 2 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
April 12, 4 p.m. Regents 410, St. Olaf “The U.S. Death Penalty: Justice Denied.” Maher is director of the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project.
The Norseman Band
Mixed Media Artist Jan Estep
The Cavani String Quartet
April 10, 7:30 p.m. Northfield Public Library Refreshments served at 7.
St. Olaf Cantorei
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
April 12, 7:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
April 18, 2-3:30 p.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton
Early Music Singers, Collegium Musicum
St. Olaf Chapel Choir and Orchestra
April 16, 7:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
April 12, 8:15 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf Performer, clinician, instructor and silent film accompanist.
Daniel Seddiqui
Robin Maher April 17, 8:15 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf The Quartet concertizes regularly in major series and festivals throughout North America and Europe.
Occasional Jazz Concert
Arabesque by Judy Onofrio and Jennifer Onofrio Fornes
Opens April 22 Carleton College Art Gallery Artists’ books – combining form and content with often radical results.
Pianists and Percussionists
April 9, 8 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Pianists Nicola Melville and Jim Dawe with percussionists Dave Hagedorn and Matt Barber
Organist Tom Trenney
April 10, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bridgewater Elementary
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Lectures
April 18, 7:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
Pianist Lisa Moore
April 23, 8-9 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton
Manitou Singers/Viking Chorus
April 24, 7:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
St. Olaf Orchestra
April 12, 7 p.m. Dittman 305, St. Olaf
Author Ronald Heifetz April 16 Convocation 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton Author of the widely acclaimed book, “Leadership Without Easy Answers.”
Painter Christine Baeumler April 19, 7 p.m. Dittman 305, St. Olaf
Author TJ Stiles April 22, 5-6 p.m. Leighton 305, Carleton His book, “The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt,” was winner of the 2009 National Book Award. Book signing follows.
Editor Cheryl Klein April 23, 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton Continuity editor of the last three Harry Potter books.
Theater
Assassins
April 8-10, 15-17, 7:30 p.m.; April 11 & 17, 2 p.m., April 11, 7 p.m. Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf This musical explores the history of presidential assassination in America, climaxing in a surreal sequence where assassins convince Lee Harvey Oswald that his act is the only way he will connect – with them, with history and with the world. Tickets: $8.
Proof April 9-11, 16-18, F/Sa 7:30 p.m., Su 2 p.m. Having spent much of her adult life caring for her mathematician father, upon his death Catherine must learn to cope with great change, a challenging relationship with her sister and a new romance with a former student of her father. Her life becomes more complicated with the discovery of a notebook that may contain a brilliant new mathematical proof. Has Catherine inherited her father’s brilliance or his insanity?
Very Short Play Festival April 23-24, 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater Regionally written and produced works. Friday is family friendly night, Saturday not so much.
Richard Moss April 30 Convocation 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton Vice president and managing director for climate change at the World Wildlife Fund.
April 25, 3:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
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Carleton Symphony Band
May 14, 8-9 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton
Carleton Jazz Ensemble
May 16, 3-4 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton
St. Olaf Orchestra w/Senior Soloists The St. Olaf Philharmonia
Goodsell Observatory Open House May 7, 9-11 p.m. This first Friday of the month open house links star-gazers to modern and not-so-modern equipment to knowledgeable professors – contingent on the skies – dress warmly!
Exhibits
MayFly Music Festival
Girls’ Nite Out
May 7, 5 p.m.-midnight Fun-filled evening for the ladies! Ladies can partake in a night of shopping, drawings and pampering that concludes with a night of dancing to the sounds of rocking ’70s and ’80s sounds of Sweet ‘Stache at the historic Grand Event Center.
St. Olaf Senior Art Show
Through May 3, 9-18 & 24-30 Flaten Art Museum, St. Olaf
The Carnegie Library
Northfield Historical Society Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Northfield’s Carnegie Library, this exhibit focuses on steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Radical Messages, Revolutionary Means
Through May 9 Carleton College Art Gallery Artists’ books – combining form and content with often radical results.
2010 Studio Art Majors Exhibit
Opens May 14 Carleton College Art Gallery
Emerging Artists from Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges Through May 22 Northfield Arts Guild
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Lectures
Oliver Wang
May 7 Convocation 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton Wang teaches and writes on pop music, culture and politics.
Kevin Clements
May 14 Convocation 10:50-11:50 a.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton An advisor on defense, security and conflict issues to a range of governmental and non-governmental organizations in Australia, the United States and Europe.
May 20-22 A precurser to next month’s Junebug Music Festival. Weather permitting there’ll be plenty of outdoor music on the Contented Cow’s riverside deck!
Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Swap Meet/Flea Market
May 29-30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Consignment auction, tractor pull, swap meet and flea market that includes antique tractors, antique car parts, gas engines, tools, machinery, horse-drawn equipment and accessories, cast iron seats, toys, pedal tractors, literature, license plates, antique furniture, glassware, collectibles and crafts.
Theater
Broadway Revue
May 14, 8 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf An evening of lyric theater songs and scenes
Independent People
May 14-15, 8 p.m.; 16, 2 p.m. Arena Theater, Carleton Adaptation of the Icelandic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize-winning author Halldor Laxness.
Chamber Music Recital
May 1, 3:30 p.m. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
May 7, 7 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra
Nordic Music Evening
May 1, 7:30 p.m. United Methodist Chuirch
St. Olaf Band
May 1, 7:30 p.m. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
St. Olaf Handbell Choir
May 2, 2 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
May 7, 8:15 p.m. Buntrock Plaza, St. Olaf Music, storytelling, dancing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Soprano Alison Feldt and Pianist Kathryn Ananda-Owens
May 9, 3:15 p.m. Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf
May 6, 7:30 p.m. Northfield Public Library Refreshments served at 7. May 6, 7:30 p.m. Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf
Carleton College Choir
May 22, 8-9 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton
Carleton College Orchestra
May 28, 8-9 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton
St. Olaf Band
May 28, 8 p.m. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
St. Olaf Orchestra
May 29, 3 p.m. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
St. Olaf String Quartets
Companydance Spring Concert
May 16, 3:30 p.m. Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf
St. Olaf Choir
May 29, 8 p.m. Skoglund Auditorium, St. Olaf
Monroe Crossing
May 14 The Grand Event Center The Midwest’s premier bluegrass and gospel quintet.
Class B Amateur Baseball – Dundas Dukes and Northfield Knights
Baseball teams have been part of the Northfield fabric for more than 100 years. That tradition continues with great outdoor baseball late April to late July. More information and schedules at www.dundasdukes.com and www.northfieldknights.com.
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happenings
Exhibits
The Carnegie Library
Northfield Historical Society Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Northfield’s Carnegie Library, this exhibit focuses on steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
2010 Art Majors Exhibit
Through June 11 Carleton College Art Gallery
Theater Phantom Tollbooth
June 18-20, 25-27, F/Sa 7:30 p.m., Su 2 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater Milo is on a journey into an imaginative land, fighting foes like The Doldrums and the Demons of Ignorance to save Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. Aided by his companions Tock and The Humbug, Milo strives to rescue the Princesses Rhyme and Reason from the Castle in the Air.
Paintings and Artifacts of Richard Rock
Opens June 23 Northfield Arts Guild
5th Annual Taste of Northfield
June 17-18 Local restaurants present samples of their specialties along with a beer and wine tent, music, bank raid reenactment, silent and live auctions, street dance and an old-fashioned band concert in Bridge Square. More at www.nddc.org.
Performance Meredith Fierke
June 12, 7:30 p.m. Northfield Public Library Voted Northfield’s number-one musician three years running and included in the Twin Cities Cities97 Sampler CD. Genre: “dirty pretty.” Part of Carnegie Library’s centennial celebration. Refreshments at 7 p.m.
3rd Annual Junebug Music Festival June 23-26 More than 30 local and regional acts perform on indoor and outdoor stages in downtown Northfield during this annual celebration of music – Northfield style!
Junebug
Books & Stars:
July 4th of July Hometown Celebration and Bike Criterion www.northfieldchamber.com
Rice County Fair
July 20-25 www.ricecountyfair.net
Books & Stars in the Parks
www.ci.northfield.mn.us/ library
August Dennison Days
September
Cemetery Stories
www.northfieldhistory.org
Rice County Steam and Gas Engine Fall Show Sept. 3-5
South Central Minnesota Art Tour
www.ricecountysteamandgas.com
Oct. 23-24 www.southcentralarttour.com
Defeat of Jesse James Days
Sogn Valley Arts and Craft Fair
Sept. 8-12 • www.djjd.org
www.sognvalleyartfair.com
Riverfront Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 11-12
December
www.dennisondays.com
St. Olaf Christmas Festival Dec. 2-5 www.stolaf.edu/christmasfestival/
Vintage Band Festival
Winter Walk Dec. 9
Aug. 5-8 www.vintagebandfestival.org
www.northfieldchamber.com
Shakespeare in the Park
Aug. 6-8 and 12-14 www.northfieldartsguild.org
Dakota County Fair Aug. 9-15
All shows at 7 p.m. June 16, Outdoor Pool June 23, Way Park June 30, Central Park
www.dakotacountyfair.org
Northfield Community Band
Bridge Chamber Music Festival Aug. 15-22
June 17 and 24, 7 p.m. Bridge Square
October
Crazy Daze July 22
Outlaw Run Aug. 28
www.northfieldhistory.org/ outlawrun
www.bridgechamber.org
Photo: David Perez
Harvest Festival Books & Stars in the Parks
www.ci.northfield.mn.us/ library
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Come back for more fun! Clockwise from upper left: Outlaw Run (Aug. 28), 4th of July Bike Criterion, Winter Walk (Dec. 9) and the Vintage Band Festival (Aug. 5-8)
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Points of Interest
Carleton College �������������������������������������������� carleton.edu Cowling Arboretum – 880 acres of forests, prairie
restoration, wildlife and a 15-mile trail system ranked by Runner’s Magazine as the top place to run in Minnesota and one of the top 10 in the country! Goodsell Observatory – observe the stars with 100+ year-old and present-day telescopes. Open the first Friday of every month. Japanese Garden – designed by Dr. David Slawson, who studied under Kinsaku Nakane, one of Japan’s foremost garden designers.
Historical Society/Museum ����������� northfieldhistory.org Housed in the nationally registered historic Scriver Building (site of the 1876 James-Younger Gang attempted bank robbery), the Society and museum offer exhibits, information and souvenirs of yesterday and today, 507/645-9268.
Riverwalk
Offering scenic views of the Cannon River, one-of-akind shopping, entertainment and a waterfall that casts a romantic glow to the evening.
St. Olaf College �������������������������������������������������� stolaf.edu Norwegian-American Historical Association
A treasure trove for scholars of Norwegian-American life and history. Open to the public by appointment, 507/786-3221.
Come for an event – stay for an experience!
Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn and Suites – 507/663-0371 or 888/315-2378, So. Hwy. 3, americasbestvalueinn.com – In-room high-speed Internet, free continental breakfast and an upgraded bath are just some of the amenities offered. AmericInn Lodge & Suites – 507/645-7761, So. Hwy. 3, americinn.com – Pool, free high-speed Internet access, cable TV, free local calls and complimentary breakfast included with every room. Another Time Bed & Breakfast – 507/645-6367, 305 Railway St. So. – This quaint bed-and-breakfast offers four guest rooms in a classic 1913 home and four-course gourmet breakfasts. Children welcome. Archer House River Inn – 507/645-5661 or 800/247-2235, 212 Division St., archerhouse.com – Opened in 1877, this 36-room inn is a grand four-story red brick building situated on the banks of the Cannon River. Pets welcome.
Archibald Inn Bed & Breakfast – 507/664-9481, 107 First St., archibaldinn.com – This 1869 Italianate Victorian home is on the National Historic Registry and features two private suites, elegant breakfasts and onsite trail access for hikers, skiers and snowmobilers. College City Motel – 507/645-4426, 875 N. Hwy. 3 Conveniently located just one mile north of town, this recently remodeled motel offers low daily, weekly and monthly rates. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson – 507/645-2286 or 800/456-4000, 300 So. Hwy 3, countryinns.com Free high-speed Internet and complimentary breakfast are standard with each comfortable room. Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Suites – 507/650-0039 309 So. Water St., froggybottoms.com – All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living areas and WiFi. The pub is open all day and features live music, entertainment and a patio overlooking the Cannon River. Magic Door Bed & Breakfast – 507/581-0445, 818 Division St. So., magicdoorbb.com – Just two blocks from downtown Northfield and the Cannon River, this three-room inn features home-cooked breakfasts, private whirlpools and an extensive movie selection.
Community Index Arts and Culture Art Galleries
Northfield Arts Guild ����������507/645-8877, northfieldartsguild.org, 304 Division St. S. Flaten Art Museum �������������507/786-3248, stolaf.edu/depts/art/, St. Olaf College Carleton College Art Gallery ������������������������������� 507/222-4469 carleton.edu/campus/gallery, Carleton College ArtOnWater ������������������������������507/786-9700, artonwater.com, 217 S. Water St., Ste. 101 Eclectic Goat �����������������������������507/786-9595, 418 Division St. Grezzo Gallery, Studio and Framing ������������������� 507/581-2161, 220 Division St. swag �������������������������������������������507/663-8870, 423 Division St. “Windows on Paradise” ��������� 507/645-5563, 904 Division St. S. Studio Elements ������������������� 507/786-9393, studioelements.net, 16 Bridge Sq.
Theaters
Kelsey and Haugen theaters �������������� 507/786-3240, stolaf.edu, St. Olaf College Arena and Nourse Little theaters ������������������������� 507/222-4471 carleton.edu, Carleton College Northfield Arts Guild Theater ����������������������������� 507/645-8877 northfieldartsguild.org, 304 Division St. S.
Dining American
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar �������������� 507/645-8955 applebees.com, 2433 Hwy. 3 S. Beef O’Brady’s ������������������������� 507/664-9112, beefobradys.com, 2018 Jefferson Rd. Butler’s Steak and Ale ������������������������������������������� 507/786-9797 butlerssteakandale.com, 620 Water St. S. Hogan Brother’s Acoustic Café ��������������������������� 507/645-6653, 415 Division St. Northfield Golf Club ������������������������������������������� 507/645-4026 northfieldgolfclub.com, 707 Prairie St. The Ole Café ������������������������� 507/645-2500, the-ole-cafe.com, 1011 St. Olaf Ave. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery ��������������������������������� 507/645-4830 perkinsrestaurants.com, 1401 Riverview Dr. Quarterback Club ������������������� 507/645-7886, 116 W. Third St. Tiny’s Dogs All Day ���������������507/645-6862, tinyshotdogs.com, 321 Division St. Willinger’s Golf Club �������������� 952/652-2500, willingersgc.com 6900 Canby Trl.
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421 Division Street Northfield, MN 55057 507-664-0400 www.hideawaycoffeehouseandwinebar.com
Bittersweet Eatery and Gathering Place ��������������� 507/645-5922 bittersweeteatery.biz, 212 Division St. Caribou Coffee ���������������������507/645-7650, cariboucoffee.com, 400 W. Fifth St. Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse ������������������� 507/663-6188 319 Division St. HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar ����������������� 507/664-0400 hideawaycoffeehouseandwinebar.com, 421 Division St. James Gang Coffeehouse ������������������������������������� 507/663-6060 jamesgangcoffeehouse.com, 2018 Jefferson Rd.
Ethnic
Chapati – A Taste of India ��������������� 507/645-2462, chapati.us/, 214 Division St. El Tequila Mexican Restaurant ���507/664-9139, 1010 S. Hwy. 3 Kurry Kabob �������������������������507/645-9399, 2018 Jefferson Rd. Mandarin Garden �������������������� 507/645-7101, 107 E. Fourth St. New Buffet................................ 507/645-0808, 630 S. Water St.
Fast Food
Arby’s ��������������������507/645-4144, arbys.com, 2220 Gleason Ct. Culver’s of Northfield ��������������������� 507/645-7700, culvers.com, 960 Hwy. 3 S. Kentucky Fried Chicken �����������������������507/645-8009, kfc.com, 2300 Gleason Ct. McDonald’s �����507/663-0236, mcdonalds.com, 1101 S. Hwy. 3 Subway Sandwiches & Salads ��������� 507/645-7226, subway.com, 416 S. Hwy. 3 Taco Bell ���������������� 507/663-7011, tacobell.com, 410 S. Hwy. 3 TacOasis �������������������������������������507/645-5340, 1140 S. Hwy. 3 Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers ������������������� 507/645-4900 wendys.com, 1301 Bollenbacher Dr.
Pizza/Italian
B & L Pizza ��������������������������������507/663-0390, 514 Division St. Basil’s Pizza Palace �������������������� 507/663-1248, 301 S. Water St. Domino’s Pizza ���507/663-1221, dominos.com, 110 E. Fourth St. George’s Vineyard ������������ 507/645-0100, georgesvineyard.com 1160 S. Hwy. 3 Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza ������������������������ 507/663-7272 papamurphys.com, 2014 Jefferson Rd.
Pubs & Grills
The Contented Cow ����������� 507/663-1351, contentedcow.com, 302 Division St. Dawn’s Corner Bar............. 507/663-0593, dawnscornerbar.com, Mill and Railway streets Fermentations Wine Bar and Bistro....................... 507/645-8345 fermentations-bistro.com, 236 N. Railway St., Dundas Froggy Bottoms River Pub & Suites ���������������������� 507/650-0039 froggybottoms.com, 305 S. Water St. J. Grundy’s Rueb-N-Stein ������������������������������������� 507/645-4405 http://ruebnstein.com/, 503 Division St. L & M Bar & Grill..... 507/645-8987, 224 N. Railway St., Dundas The Tavern of Northfield ������������������������������������ 507/663-0342, tavernofnorthfield.com, 212 Division St.
Speciality
Brick Oven Bakery, Inc ����������������������������������������� 507/645-9517 brickovenbakery.com, 630 Professional Dr. Cocoa Bean �������������������������������507/645-5322, 515 Division St. Dairy Queen of Northfield ���������������������������������� 507/645-8912 dairyqueen.com (open seasonally), 900 N. Hwy. 3 Fused �����������������������������������������507/786-9696, 200 Division St. The Grand Event Center....................................... 507/663-1773 grandnorthfield.com, 316 Washington St. Kings’ Room at St. Olaf College �������� 507/786-3763, stolaf.edu, Northfield Ballroom.............................................. 507/645-6110 northfieldballroom.com, 1055 Hwy. 3 N. Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop ������������������������ 507/645-8392, 410 Division St.
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Recreation Apple/Berry Picking
Clothing
River Bend Nature Center – 750 acres of nature with
Fireside Orchard & Gardens ���������� 507/663-1376, 225 Hwy. 19 E. Lorence’s Berry Farm ������������������������������ 507/645-9749 or 2528, 28625 Foliage Ave.
Athletic Clubs
Curves.....................507/645-7634, curves.com, 1040 Hwy. 3 S. Northfield Athletic ���������northfieldathletic.com, 507/645-8007, 1000 Hwy. 3 S. SNAP Fitness ��� snapfitness.com, 507/663-1777, 1500 Clinton Ln. Anytime Fitness �������������������anytimefitness.com, 507/650-0010, 2004 Jefferson Rd.
Bowling
Jesse James Lanes ��������������� jessejameslanes.com, 507/645-8322, 1700 Hwy. 3 S.
City Parks and Trails
More than 35 parks and open spaces, pedestrian and bicycle paths, an arena and outdoor pool, playgrounds, athletic facilities, trails, picnic grounds and more, oftentimes adorned with live entertainment!
public programs and an ampitheater just 14 miles from Northfield. ����������������������������������������������������������������507/332-7151 Waterford Trail – 42.5-mile trail running through scenic forests, fields and pastures, starting in Northfield’s Sechler Park.
Tennis – when the schools aren’t using them, these courts are available for public use:
Carleton College – by Bell Field on the eastern edge of campus
and in the Cowling Arboretum near the entrance off Highway 19 (Division Street). St. Olaf College – Carlson Tennis Courts near the north entrance of Skoglund Center. Northfield High School – on the northeast side of the building located south of downtown on 246 (Division Street).
Skydiving, gliding and aircraft rental
Stanton Airfield ������������� 507/645-4030, 1235 Hwy. 19, Stanton
Golfing
Shopping
Hiking
Antiques of Northfield ����������������������������������������� 507/664-9599 antiquesofnorthfield.com, 416 Division St. Seven Gables Books and Antiques ���������������������� 507/645-8572, 313 Washington St. Old Stuff Shop ������������������������� 507/645-7821, 219 Water St. S. Used a Bit Shoppe �������������������� 507/645-1399, 624 Water St. S.
Northfield Golf Club ������������������������������������������ 507/645-4026, northfieldgolfclub.com, 707 Prairie St. Willinger’s Golf Club ������������� 952/652-2500, willingersgc.com, 6900 Canby Trl. Twin Oaks Driving Range ���������� 507/663-1824, 8187 Hall Ave.
Cannon River Wilderness Area
Antiques and Gently Used
850 acres and nearly 14 miles of wooded river valley with a self-guided nature trail and ÂCannon River access �������507/332-6105 Cowling Arboretum – see Carleton College listing.
Art
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Carleton College Bookstore �����������507/222-4153, carleton.edu, Monkey See Monkey Read ���������������������������������� 507/645-6700 monkeyread.com, 425 Division St. St. Olaf College Bookstore ���������������� 507/786-3048, stolaf.edu,
3,000 acres of wildflowers, wildlife, trails and campgrounds a short drive from Northfield �������������������������������������������������507/333-4840
Anna’s Closet �����������������������������507/645-2539, 314 Division St. Fashion Bug...............................507/645-4140, fashionbug.com, 420 Schilling Dr., Dundas Fashion Fair �������������������������������507/645-6967, 411 Division St. Ragstock ������������ 507/645-9081, ragstock.com, 420 Division St. The Rare Pair �������507/645-4257, rarepair.com, 401 Division St. Sisters Ugly ���������507/645-2376, sistersugly.com, 13 Bridge Sq. The Thrifty Parrot...................... 507/645-1685,507 S. Water St. Women & Kids on Division ��������������������������������� 507/663-7993 kidsondivision.com, 314 Division St.
Farmers Market
Local growers every Tuesday and Friday, May-October, 9 a.m.-noon in town at Riverside Park or two miles from downtown at Bridgewater Produce.
Gifts
A Bag Lady ��������������������������������507/330-0949, 212 Division St. digs ������������������� 507/664-9140, shopdigs.com, 310 Division St. Evenson’s Hallmark ������������������ 507/645-8537, 660 Water St. S. Monarch ������������������������� 507/663-7720, monarchgiftshop.com, 405 Division St. Oolala ������������ 507/645-5275, shopoolala.com, 320 Division St. Paper Petalum ����������������������������507/663-0565, 212 Division St. Present Perfect ��������������������������507/645-9131, 419 Division St. The Secret Attic ������������������������ 507/645-6510, 113 Fifth St. W.
Specialty
Aquatic Pets �������������������������������507/663-1096, 414 Division St. Bierman’s Home Furnishings �������������������������������� 507/645-9272 biermansflooring.com, 422 Division St. Champion Sports ����������������������507/645-8229, 407 Division St. Cocoa Bean �������������������������������507/645-5322, 515 Division Sr. Downtown Dancewear ��������������507/664-3890, 500 Division St. Echo Used DVDs and Games ������������������������������ 507/645-4095 echodvds.com, 409 Division St. Fit to be TRI’d ���������������������������507/786-9191, 306 Division St. Forget-Me-Not Florist ������������������������������������������ 507/645-4956 forgetmenotnorthfield.com, 501 Water St. Glass Garden Beads ��������507/645-0301, glassgardenbeads.com, 413 Division St. Harmon’s Photography �������������507/645-5491, 220 Division St. Hoffman’s Photography ��������������������������������������� 507/645-5173 hoffmans-photography.com, 506 Division St. Jenkins Jewelers �������������������������507/645-6502, 313 Division St. Larson’s Printing �����������������507/645-7238, larsonsprinting.com, 207 Water St. S. Menard’s........507/664-3811, menards.com, 100 Schilling Dr. S. Mike’s Bicycle Shop ����������������507/645-9452, 416 Grastvedt Ln. Northfield Historical Society Museum Store ��������� 507/645-9268 northfieldhistory.org, 408 Division St. PJ’s Fabrics and Crafts ������������������������������������������ 507/301-3323 pjsfabricandcrafts.com, 660 Professional Dr. Radio Shack............................... 507/645-1339, radioshack.com, 396 Schilling Dr., Dundas
Downtown Northfield’s Newest Event!
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Book Stores
Buy One Shake and get One FREE!
The art of a Summer Saturday
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20% off one item offer excludes Uggs and special orders. Limit 1 per customer. expires: 6/30/10
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Fine Art & Craft • Local, Organic Produce • Artisan Foods Strolling Entertainment • Plein Air Art Demonstrations Every Saturday morning all summer long, stroll Bridge Square and the Riverwalk on the Cannon for local, high-quality goods that reflect distinctive regional talents and tastes. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event!
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Rocky Top Screen Printing & Embroidery ����������� 507/645-6576 rockytopmn.com, 427 Division St. Rooms by Tagg 2..................507/645-9100, roomsbytagg2.com, 314 Division St. Sears of Dundas...................................507/645-7774, sears.com, 396 Schilling Dr., Dundas The Sketchy Artist ����������� 507/645-2811, thesketchyartist.com, 300 Division St.
Department Stores
K-mart.....507/645-8484, kmart.com, 404 Schilling Dr., Dundas Target...................... 507/645-4777, target.com, 2323 Hwy. 3 S. Walgreens......... 507/645-9658, walgreens.com, 401 W. Fifth St.
Riverwalk Market Fair
Local organic produce, meats, cheeses, fresh-cut flowers, artisan breads, pastries and coffees, ceramics, original prints and paintings, fine craft items and street entertainers along the Cannon River between 2nd and 5th streets. www.riverwalkmarketfair.org
Transportation A & R Taxi ����������������������507/664-9474, 114 Greenvale Ave. W. EcoTrans ��507/664-3859, goecotrans.com, 1310 Bollenbacher Dr. Jefferson Bus Lines ���������������� 888/864-2832, jeffersonlines.com, 801 Washington St. Northfield Lines ����������������� 507/645-5267, northfieldlines.com, 32611 Northfield Blvd. Northfield Metro Express ��������������������������������� 507/645-5267 northfieldlines.com, 32611 Northfield Blvd. Northfield transit/Dial-A-Ride ����������������������������� 507/645-7250 ci.northfield.mn.us/cityservices/transit, 801 Washington St. Taxi Connection ��������������������������������������������������� 507/645-4447 Top Notch Transportation Inc. ��������������������������� 612/600-8794, For more retail, churches, salons, service stations and other amenities, please see the shopping index at www.visitingnorthfield.com.
Savor the flavors of Northfield during June’s 5th Annual Taste of Northfield! More than two dozen of the delectable dining establishments listed on page 13 will set up June 17-18 in downtown’s Bridge Square. Enjoy specially priced food, a wine-and-beer tent,
Don’t miss the Family Fun at…
live music, a Jesse James Bank Raid re-enactment, silent and live auctions and children’s activities. It’s fun for the whole family! More at www.nddc.org.
fine craft items. Strolling musicians and other entertainers add to the fun.
A
century ago, visitors standing on the shores of Northfield’s historic Cannon River would have witnessed the colorful sights and sounds of a thriving hub of commercial enterprise. Today, a summer Saturday morning along the Cannon’s picturesque limestone riverwalk is equally lively…but the business transacted has a distinctly family friendly feel! Beginning June 2010, our weekly Riverwalk Market Fair provides visitors with ample opportunities to socialize and shop for fine art and fine craft, cut flowers, organic produce and artisan foods.
20% off
Riverwalk Market Fair has something for everyone! Start at our Bridge Square Market to purchase healthful, just-picked organic produce from local growers, a bounty of fresh-cut flowers, and delectable artisan breads, pastries and coffees. Stroll along the river and view outstanding examples of our region’s fine ceramics, original prints and paintings, as well as unusual
one item. Offer excludes consignment or clearance items.
113 Fifth Street West Northfield • 507-645-6510
10% off in the museum store 408 Division St. • Northfield 507-645-9268 • northfieldhistory.org
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We invite you to explore Riverwalk Market Fair to chat with our local artists, discover everything from rutabagas to roses for your table, and be entertained by open air music. We guarantee you’ll be glad you did…and will be tempted to return again and again to experience “the art of a summer Saturday!” Visit us at www.RiverwalkMarketFair.org.
Stop in to relax or drive-thru
Gourmet Coffee, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads
when you purchase a museum admission Expires 8/7/10
Unlike many craft fairs offering mass-produced goods, Northfield’s Riverwalk Market Fair recreates the ambiance of a European marketplace with a focus on local, high-quality products that reflect the distinctive talents and tastes of our region. Some Saturdays feature open-air art-in-the-making demonstrations and children’s activities. One of our favorite Northfield events, the JuneBug Festival of Music (June 23-26) coincides with our Market Fair on the 26th and features a stellar lineup of indoor and outdoor musical performances at popular pubs and eateries.
Drive-thru Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-8pm Sat-Sun 7am-5pm
We carry MNgrown SnoPac brand frozen strawberries.
Café Hours:
www.justfood.coop
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm Sat-Sun 7am-5pm
One Free Dessert With purchase of any Monthly Dinner Special Expires 6/30/10
305 Water Street South • 507-664-0260 www.froggybottoms.com
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