A publication of
By Teri Menard There are three critical service providers that prospective home buyers must be prepared to hire, as they make the exciting decision
“As we felt the necessity of the civilizing influence of music in our semi-savage state, a band of young men was formed, led by
“You’re listening to the new sound in town, KYMN radio. Let’s boogie!” The uplifting strains of “Up, Up and Away,” sung by the Fifth
The City of Pine Island showcases a thriving business district, a regionally recognized school district and expanding residential neighborhoods with a spacious park system
John North President Abraham Lincoln never set foot in Northfield. Nevertheless, as the nation celebrates the 200th birthday of Lincoln on Feb. 12, Northfield
Tents pop up around the fountain in Heritage Park in Faribault starting around 7am. It’s early, and donuts and coffee sustain the artists and
Plans were made in December of 1855 for the family of John North to move south from St. Anthony to the Cannon River where
In the spring of 2015 the Northfield Historical Society and The Entertainment Guide teamed up to publish volumes 2 and 3 of selected Historic Happenings columns about St. Olaf and Carleton. (Volume
Review by Jessica Peterson White There’s a special place in my heart for perfectly rendered novels under 200 pages, and Here We Are will be added
In September of 1868, a mere 13 years after Northfield was founded by John W. North, the young town decided to put on an
Down the Cannon is an action-adventure story set in Northfield, MN. Milton Grubbs now leads a band of thieves that robs college students, but
Review by Ellie Ray Katherine May’s Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times is a good December read to get you settled in
For thousands of years, art has captured people’s attention. Whether it be visual, theatrical, or musical, art comes in many forms. And the Northfield
Law books or piano? There was not room for both when John and Ann North planned their move from New York to St. Anthony
By Ryan Clarey We all know green is good, but do we really know why it is better? Synthetic (chemical) fertilizers are made from
Northfield could hardly have been more welcoming. It was front page news when the Northfield News announced on June 18, 1898, that “Miss Baker’s boarding
If you are a visitor to Northfield for this year’s Defeat of Jesse James Days, Sept. 9-13, you can perhaps be forgiven if you
Dad, why doesn’t Carleton play metric football?” That question, from Carleton chemistry professor Jerry Mohrig’s teenage son David, sparked a very special and unique
The sounds of the St. Olaf campus in spring are usually alive with music made by students rehearsing and performing their final concerts
It is not surprising that Susan Garwood, executive director of the Rice County Historical Society, expresses a fondness for history. But it turns out
After 22 years of sharing his love for music from the stage, Jesse Totushek has forged a lifetime’s worth of stories to share about
By Tim Freeland When selling a home, it’s important to understand some of the key concepts and terms. Throughout the sales process, your Realtor®
Faribault sits at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers and boasts international businesses beside long-run mom-and-pop shops, a lovely historic downtown, a
What is Frenchies’ most popular service? Our most popular service is the Signature Pedicure, which kicks off with a softening and cleansing foot soak.
I’m back! Thought I was going to desert you? Well, worry not, because the Korner has made its grandiose return for another Kolumn, this
I am frequently asked how I stay motivated and dedicated to my health and fitness goals. The reality is, after suffering from years of
Review by Catherine Stricklan Early on in A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet I read the line, “Building wormholes was not a glamorous profession”
O say, can you see? By the dawn’s early light, July and the typical high temperatures are here. Believe it or not, those were
You won’t find too many interviews with John S. Campbell, who founded a company to produce the cereal known as Malt-O-Meal in Owatonna in
In July of 2011 an open house was held at the Archer House River Inn to show off a $1.1 million renovation of the
Review by Jamie Stanley Historical fiction is one of the most popular fiction sub-genres. It addition to transporting readers to the past, it is
“Until Dec. 7, 1941, I thought I was a normal boy, a normal American. All of a sudden I was dirty. All of a
Welcome to Kosmo’s Korner! To address the obvious, your immediate suspicions are indeed correct – this is a fresh addition to The Entertainment Guide.
It isn’t often that Minneapolis’ major newspaper, the Associated Press and the CBS Morning News carry the results of a campaign for a college
L.K. (Larry) Hanson, creator of a popular St. Olaf comic strip in the ’60s and long-time StarTribune illustrator and writer, came to Northfield recently to talk
Need a suggestion for a stocking stuffer? Well, here it is: a compilation of kids’ letters to Santa from the Northfield News from 1902 to 1945. Dear
Yoga . . . when you think of the word “yoga” what comes to mind? Is it study of self? The awareness of your
Review by Sylvie Weissman Okay, I get it – no one wants to read an apocalyptic novel right now. But you really should make
Do you or your kids get sick easily every winter? Do you find the illnesses linger too long? Are you looking for ways to
You may remember Prince’s song, “Party Like It’s 1999,” which was popular as the new millennium approached. Well, Northfielders were in the mood to
By Chad Aldrich A smart home is one that provides its home owners comfort, security, energy efficiency and convenience at all times regardless of
For 20 years the Lockwood Opera House on Division Street had been the primary place where early Northfielders gathered for entertainment. But by 1892
What is your favorite gift shop item? Milkhouse Candles from Iowa. What do you carry that is a surprise to shoppers? THYMES – a
Review by Catherine Stricklan In the lead up to the Defeat of Jesse James Days (September 8-12) in Northfield, I read the adult graphic
The Northfield Arts Guild will kick off celebrations of its 50th anniversary at the Aug. 15 performance of William Shakespeare’s classic popular play, “A
Northfield, a temperance town? Well, sort of… “No intoxicating drinks shall be sold or in any manner furnished as a beverage on said premises.”
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone! Hmm, that sounds like it could be a good song. No matter the poetic truthfulness
When I last wrote about Laura MacKenzie for our annual music issue of June 2013, I said, “You cannot be much more of a
Since the 2016 election season is in full throttle, this seems like a good time to revisit a historic happening involving a presidential candidate
On June 16, 1899, more than 6,000 visitors streamed into Northfield on a dozen regular and special trains and marched in a mile-long parade.
Six years ago Adam Daniel took the leap to become a full-time musician, and now he’s living his dream. From taking piano lessons as
