Northfield: College Town Where the James Gang Was Stopped
Northfield sits along the Cannon River in Rice County, about 40 miles south of Minneapolis. The city is best known for two things: its colleges and the 1876 bank raid. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger gang attempted to rob the First National Bank and was repelled by armed citizens who killed two gang members. The city celebrates this history annually during the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival.
Carleton College and St. Olaf College both operate in Northfield, giving the city a strong academic character for its size of about 20,000 residents. Carleton's campus is known for its arboretum, while St. Olaf sits on a prominent hill west of downtown.
Northfield's downtown along Division Street has been preserved as a walkable commercial district with independent shops, restaurants, and the historic bank building. The Malt-O-Meal company (now Post Consumer Brands) operated a plant in Northfield that produced the cereal's distinctive smell over the town for decades.
The Cannon River, a state water trail, flows through the center of town and provides canoeing access. The river valley trail system connects the downtown to both college campuses.
The Northfield Arts Guild operates a gallery and theater in the downtown area, reflecting the cultural influence of the two colleges on the community.
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Northfield sits along the Cannon River in Rice County, about 40 miles south of Minneapolis. The city is best known for two things: its colleges and the 1876 bank raid. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger gang attempted to rob the First National Bank and was repelled by armed citizens who killed two gang members. The city celebrates this history annually during the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival.
Carleton College and St. Olaf College both operate in Northfield, giving the city a strong academic character for its size of about 20,000 residents. Carleton's campus is known for its arboretum, while St. Olaf sits on a prominent hill west of downtown.
Northfield's downtown along Division Street has been preserved as a walkable commercial district with independent shops, restaurants, and the historic bank building. The Malt-O-Meal company (now Post Consumer Brands) operated a plant in Northfield that produced the cereal's distinctive smell over the town for decades.
The Cannon River, a state water trail, flows through the center of town and provides canoeing access. The river valley trail system connects the downtown to both college campuses.
The Northfield Arts Guild operates a gallery and theater in the downtown area, reflecting the cultural influence of the two colleges on the community.
Escort websites in the Northfield metro area appear on Escortservice.com after review. The platform operates strictly as a directory. It does not intermediate between parties or confirm legal compliance. Minimum age for access is 21.
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