About Northfield

• Actress Tippi Hedren, known for Hitchcock's "The Birds", was born in Northfield.
• Malt-O-Meal cereal originated in Northfield and is still produced there.
• The Defeat of Jesse James Days, recreating the 1876 bank raid, brought fame.
• Northfield has two colleges, making it a lively hub of intellectual activity.
• The Cannon River floods in 2010 caused significant damage in the area.
• Named for John W. North, it was established in 1856 and incorporated in 1875.
• With around 20,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Faribault.
• The elevation is 935 feet, offering views of the Cannon River Valley.
• Education and healthcare are major employers in Northfield.
• There's a charming, intellectual feel with a strong sense of community.
• The Minnesota Twins are the closest MLB team, winning the World Series in 1987 and 1991.
• St. Olaf and Carleton colleges maintain a historic cross-town athletic rivalry.

Artists From Northfield

St. Olaf Choir

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New Delhi Freight Train by

Should’ve Been a Cowboy by

Cowboy Kid by

Old Nashville Cowboys by

I Could Kick Your Ass by

Something to Talk About by

the ghost of jesse james by

the interstate 35 waltz by

the ballad of jesse james by

W-O-M-A-N by

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