
Chainsaw Artist Curtis Ingvoldstad: Carving out a Career
Some people look at cut-down trees and think “Firewood.” Curtis Ingvoldstad of Nerstrand, a wood sculptor/chainsaw artist, looks at the trunks that are
Some people look at cut-down trees and think “Firewood.” Curtis Ingvoldstad of Nerstrand, a wood sculptor/chainsaw artist, looks at the trunks that are
What’s a favorite item that you sell? The clothing label we own, LV Collection. What do you carry that surprises your shoppers? We have
Review by Janet Mitchell Many books inform us about the climate issue, but few do so with the compelling combination of science and memoir.
I am frequently asked how I stay motivated and dedicated to my health and fitness goals. The reality is, after suffering from years of
Today’s Carleton College students know the names Fred B. and Deborah Sayles Hill. That is to say, they know the names Sayles and Hill
“We’ve already started three colleges and have the logs cut for four more.” An early 19th century letter from an Ohio settler to a
It is not surprising that Susan Garwood, executive director of the Rice County Historical Society, expresses a fondness for history. But it turns out
By Tim Freeland, Realtor Let’s talk about real estate in the world of COVID-19. What precautions are buyers and sellers taking when the need
The delightful town of Cannon Falls is a hidden gem tucked in the junction of the Big Cannon and Little Cannon rivers off Highway
Review by Jamie Stanley I think that all bugs are amazing. Super Fly is about true flies, taxonomic order Diptera. Written for the amateur
What is PI-co.works? PI-co.works is a co-working office and a co-working kitchen. We offer a full commercial kitchen, approved by the MN Department of
When I lived in New York and told anyone that my alma mater was St. Olaf, more often than not the response was, “Oh,
When Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan won the Ivey Award, which recognizes accomplishments of Twin Cities’ professional theaters and artists, on Sept. 21, 2015,
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”
Earning money through professional performances is a dream come true for most musicians, and singer/songwriter Karina Kern leads by example as she has spent
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
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.
Sayles-Hill Gymnasium, now used as Carleton’s Campus Center, was dedicated on Jan. 26, 1910. As the “March Madness” of the collegiate basketball season is
Northfield’s rich musical heritage can be traced back to Ann North, wife of Northfield’s founder, John North. When it came to a choice between
Originally Published in the April 2014 Entertainment Guide Basket Ball. Yes, two separate words, so chosen because a janitor showed up with two peach
Margaret Evans served Carleton College from 1874 to 1908. A friend described her as being a “tall, slender, dark-eyed woman whose keen eyes
Ah, May! In the early years of the last century, the sounds of music echoed from Manitou Heights down to Lyman Lakes as Northfielders
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
By Mary Jo Winter, Realtor Buying your first home can be the biggest and most important purchase of your life, but it doesn’t have
Review by Jaye Lawrence Not since Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin have I so enjoyed the page-turning yarn of a New York private detective
Two years after the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote, Minnesotans had the chance to vote for the first woman ever to
By Lindsay Reddy, Realtor Andy Dean/stock.adobe.com Did you know that 90% of all millionaires became so through owning real estate? The idea that you
Keepsake Cidery is a family farm cidery producing high-quality hard cider, using traditional methods, from 100% local apples. Located a few miles off Highway
“Old Bill” Schilling would have loved this August Historic Happenings column. That is because I am going to tell you a lot about his contributions to
Northfield offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages and is bursting with vibrant culture, esteemed academics, celebrated arts, progressive technology and a
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
With a menacing stare and a big ax, Smoke Shop proprietor Stanley “Tiny” Johnson stood beside two men locked into the “Jesse James Days
By Ryan Clarey We all know green is good, but do we really know why it is better? Synthetic (chemical) fertilizers are made from
On Aug. 19, 1915, the Northfield Independent newspaper announced, “Carnival Shows Draw Big Crowds. Many Clever and Interesting Performances to Be Seen with Patterson Carnival Company,
TipTree has one primary goal: to innovate the music industry by providing a communication platform in which fans can directly support musicians. Always on
New Prague, a small town with a robust Czech Heritage, is transforming and proud to share its love of polka music, kolacky and even
By Kate Buckmeier Do you dread opening your garage door and seeing all the stuff that gathered over the winter? Is your garage in need
Review by Carlotta Walls LaNier When Black eighth grader Carlotta Walls learned that Little Rock Central High School would be integrated in 1957, she
What is A’BriTin’s most popular dish? Mac and Cheese. What do you offer that is a surprise to clients? Hitch and Sip Trailer, 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 Raiders won their one and only state football championship at the Metrodome on Nov. 22, 1997, by defeating Detroit Lakes 28-0. But
Review by Katlin Heidgerken-Greene This slim volume doesn’t look like much, but it’s packed with images – of early Northfield people, documents and artifacts
Nothing compares to earning money doing what you love, and musician Timothy Howe is truly living the dream. The timeline for breaking into the
Review by Myrna Mibus The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman is a story with a fairy-tale feel complete with an age-old curse, family
No doubt fans of football at St. Olaf looked enviously across the Cannon River during the first two decades of the 20th century when
On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 Northfielders had a chance to experience what it would have been like to be in an “electric theater” audience
It’s been a good year for New York City artist Ward Sutton, St. Olaf Class of 1989. Four of his cartoons were published in the New
Some experts say that in order for an item to be classified as vintage, it must be an item of quality at least 20
John North President Abraham Lincoln never set foot in Northfield. Nevertheless, as the nation celebrates the 200th birthday of Lincoln on Feb. 12, Northfield
As you enjoy the beauty of the fall leaves, and as the last of the warmer days turns to crisp cooler air, please do
“Northfielders Have Forever Found Fun, Even in the Frigid Days of February.” That was the title of my first column for the Northfield Entertainment Guide in