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Northfield

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Northfield, Minnesota (population 17,000) is a historic Midwestern river town with two colleges: Carleton, of course, and St. Olaf. The notorious Jesse James met his downfall here in 1876, which the Northfielders celebrate every September with the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival.

Downtown Northfield
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  • Cannon River
    The Cannon River, in downtown Northfield

    Photo:

    Doug Bratland
  • Goodbye Blue Monday
    Goodbye Blue Monday
  • Chapati
    Chapati

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  • The Tavern
    The Tavern Restaurant sits along the banks of the Cannon River.
  • Just Food
    Just Food, the natural foods co-op in downtown Northfield