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DJJD Horseshoe Hunt: Clue No. 2
Buttons need to be registered before the start of the hunt to receive the full $2,075 — the 75th anniversary grand prize. If you did not register and do find the horseshoe, the payout is $1,075. The horseshoe will be located on public property within Northfield or Dundas and will not be buried. No digging will be needed in the retrieval of the horseshoe, and it will not require the...
DJJD Horseshoe Hunt: Clue No. 1
Buttons need to be registered before the start of the hunt to receive the full $2,075 — the 75th anniversary grand prize. If you did not register and do find the horseshoe, the payout is $1,075. The horseshoe will be located on public property within Northfield or Dundas and will not be buried. No digging will be needed in the retrieval of the horseshoe, and it will not require the...
Nationally known blue ribbon baker Marjorie Johnson helps judge local cookie contest
When the apple banner hangs from the back deck at Stella and Gary Gilbertson’s house across from Northfield’s Memorial Pool, cookies and lemonade are being served from 1-4 p.m. every summer Wednesday, rain or shine. This has become tradition, said longtime friend Nancy Haase. Since June 22, 2009, everyone who has climbed the stairs to the Gilbertson’s deck for Wednesday cookies and lemonade has signed a little book. Some of the signatures are drawings along with names, many scribbled in crayon. ...
Northfield football will lean on key returners in ambitious season
The Northfield High School football team will be looking to continue its success under the direction of Brent Yule, who will begin his third season with the Raiders in 2023. Northfield finished its 2022 schedule with a 6-4 overall record and placed third in the conference with a 4-3 record. The Raiders went on to post a big 41-6 win over Rochester John Marshall in first round place of the Section 1AAAAA playoffs before seeing their year end with a 17-14 loss at Owatonna. ...
Residents serve city of Northfield with lawsuit related to rejected petition
In a controversy that simply refuses to die, a group of frustrated residents are filing legal action against the city of Northfield in a last ditch effort to block a street project, which includes protected bike lanes which they believe will be unsafe. On behalf of the plaintiffs, former city councilor and longtime local attorney David Ludescher served the council with a lawsuit, which could force the city to recognize a petition requesting for a referendum on the bond sale, which is expected to fund...
Raider trading cards mark 75th anniversary of DJJD re-enactment characters
Before he moved back to town, Tim Freeland, a Realtor in Northfield, remembers attending the Rodeo during the 50th anniversary of the Defeat of Jesse James Days in 1998 and getting a baseball card of one of the Raiders. An idea clicked: why not create another set of baseball trading cards this year to commemorate DJJD’s 75th anniversary? “A few years ago one of my good friends, Juley Jenkinson, found...
Locals and MnDOT concerned over I-35 crashes
In the wake of another fatal crash in the construction zone on I-35 through Faribault, a Minnesota Department of Transportation spokesman says the state is looking for any cause patterns and opportunities to help prevent additional crashes. Meanwhile, at least some Faribault residents say they are avoiding the freeway out of concern for their safety. Some of those who have turned to taking backroads say they also are concerned and frustrated by other roads being closed at the same time and increased traffic on the...
Tentative agreement reached between Northfield School District and Education Association
The Northfield School District and the Northfield Education Association (NEA) have tentatively agreed to a new two-year contract from 2023-25 for the district’s teachers. Terms of the contract include: A 6% increase in the base salary for teachers in the first year of the agreement and a 3% increase in the second year of the agreement. ...
Horseshoe Hunt marks 26 years as a DJJD treasure
For 26 years, the Defeat of Jesse James Days has included a treasure chest filled with cash. This cash cow contest is the beloved Horseshoe Hunt, led in recent years by Tim Freeland, a local realtor. For those who haven’t played the annual game, a horseshoe gets hidden, and a finder brings it back to Freeland. Each year, organizers use the same antique miniature horseshoe. ...
Northfield School District staff gathers for recognition and service awards
Thank you and welcome back. That was the message to a packed auditorium of educators and staffers at the Northfield Middle School Monday morning. Claudia Gonzalez-George, board of education chair, told the assembly that she was collectively grateful for all the people who build relationships with their students by sharing the love of learning. Superintendent...
New look for 2023 Raiders volleyball team
In recent years, the Northfield High School volleyball team has established itself as one of the state’s top programs and finished its 2022 season with a long list of accolades that included a first place finish in the always rugged Big 9 conference, a number one state ranking during the regular season, a 27-4 overall record and a perfect 11-0 record in league play. The Raiders advanced to the championship match of the Section 1AAAA tournament, where they ended the year with a 3-1 loss...
Northfield girls soccer look ahead to the upcoming 2023 season
The Northfield High School girls soccer team battled through a 2022 season with a 3-13 overall record under the leadership of first year coach Blake Kane. As the Raiders look ahead to the upcoming 2023 season, Kane see much optimism for improvement as Northfield returns 13 letter winners from last year’s varsity squad of 17. “We enter the 2023 season very optimistically. Not only do we return a huge portion...
Northfield boys soccer hopes to make noise in Class AA
A roster dominated by a large group of talented upperclassmen and a move to Class AA status in the Minnesota State High School League could add up to a season of success for the Northfield High School boys soccer team in 2023. After competing at the Class AAA level in 2022, the Raiders will be moving down a level this fall and will be competing in Section 1AA in state tournament competition in 2023. In the past, Northfield would open section play against larger schools...
Patio party held for beloved popcorn wagon at FiftyNorth
On Wednesday, August 23, the patio at FiftyNorth was hopping with popping since the star of the show, the 1918 Cretors Company popcorn wagon, had been moved from Bridge Square to the Jefferson Parkway location. The event at FiftyNorth was a celebration of the ongoing restoration of the beloved 105 year old wagon. Kerry Hjelmgren, FiftyNorth director, announced that a donor had given $25,000 toward the total estimated $50,000 total...
Northfield High School girls cross country looks to repeat success, go further
The 2022 season saw the Northfield High School girls cross country team repeat at Big 9 champions under the leadership of head coach Nichole Porath, who also named as the Big 9 Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season last fall. Fast forward to 2023 and the Raiders are looking to carry on that tradition of cross country success as six out of its seven varsity runners return this fall — including four All-Conference award winners. ...
Minnesota Newspaper Museum worth a visit at State Fair
Although most State Fair devotees say they attend “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” every year for the rides, food and entertainment, there are some history buffs who prefer a small section of the 4-H building devoted to newspapers. The Minnesota State Fair Newspaper Museum, this year celebrating 36 years as a state fair attraction, replicates a 1930s-era newspaper office with print shop featuring a flatbed press. The building facade, with its awning and porch-like railing, was designed to resemble the Maynard News in west-central Minnesota. ...
Spruce Court neighbors pose bike trail questions at city's public feedback meeting
While Northfield has been known as a city of recreational bikers, the ongoing debate over how and where to connect the trails continues to raise questions and interest from residents. And a new plan for an added sidewalk and trail connection at Spruce Court in 2024 is an example of the increased scrutiny these projects are under. Related to a separate project, a lawsuit was recently served to the city by a frustrated group of residents who disagree with the city’s decision to deny their...
Randolph Elementary principal among MESP winners
Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association, MESPA, said five Minnesota elementary schools and their principals have received the prestigious Minnesota School of Excellence award. Principal Craig Bahr, of Randolph Elementary, was one of the winners. MESPA Executive Director Michelle Krell explains, “Through the Minnesota School of Excellence (SOE) program, grounded in national research on high-performing schools, MESPA has created the premier opportunity in the state for validating excellence and a commitment to continual growth in a school community. This school improvement program examines the entire school community through six national standards, ensuring there is a holistic approach to creating a plan for future achievement and celebrating the unique accomplishments of each School of Excellence.”
Community legend Eddy marks 55 years affiliated with DJJD Committee
Being called a the “Voice of Northfield” isn’t the only laudatory title Wayne Eddy has attached to his legacy. Additional titles include broadcaster, actor, weather personality, emcee, community promoter, volunteer and, of course, longtime Raider. This year marks the 55th year that Eddy has served as a volunteer with the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee. He’s played practically every character involved in the First National Bank raid by the James-Younger Gang. ...
School policies updated despite opposition from new members
Hampered by a crucial absence, Faribault School Board members Linda Moore and Lynda Boudreau were unable to advance a raft of amendments to nearly 30 district policy updates. The wide range changes approved by the School Board Monday evening have been necessitated by updates in federal and especially state law. After unexpectedly taking full control of state government for the first time in nearly a decade, the DFL wasted no...
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