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The Unsinkable Professor Holbourn, Founder of Carleton’s Art Department
Although individual instruction in art was present from the early years of Carleton (which was founded in 1866), there was no art department until
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Review by Sylvie Weissman Okay, I get it – no one wants to read an apocalyptic novel right now. But you really should make
Social Network Planting
By Amy Voight, A Team Landscaping, Inc Our human social networks can complement our everyday lives by helping us achieve success, pushing us to go further,
Chad Johnson and His Minnesota Transplants are on a Roll
Chad Johnson has been in the music industry for a long time. He was part of many bands as a teenager and young adult,
Mullbrek Designs
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
The Tomb of Zeus: A Laetitia Talbot Mystery by Barbara Cleverly
The Tomb of Zeus is a historic mystery set on the island of Crete in 1928. We are introduced to a cast of colorful
Dear Santa: Mama Wants Hat Pins, Papa, One Mule
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
“Hey, Hey, We’re the _______!”
If you filled in the blank with the word “Monkees,” this story will resonate through the soundtrack of your mind for days to come.
Local Treasures in the City of Faribault
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
So…How Old is Old?
Some experts say that in order for an item to be classified as vintage, it must be an item of quality at least 20
A Burning by Megha Majumdar
Review by David Wolff Set in modern day India, Megha Majumdar’s debut novel A Burning kicks off with Jivan, a young Muslim woman, offhandedly critiquing the
The Best Historic Happenings Northfield Style
“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
Judge Buckham’s Legacy: Faribault’s Library
The name Thomas Scott Buckham is most likely associated today with the library bearing his name at 11 Division St. E in Faribault. But
A Unique Collaboration of Leads to “Jesse” in 1976
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
Dean Gertrude Hilleboe of St. Olaf
Originally Published in the February 2014 Entertainment Guide When I spent my freshman year at St. Olaf in Hilleboe Hall, which was perched on
Northernmost by Peter Geye
Review by Jessica Peterson White Many a Minnesota reader has been enthralled by Peter Geye’s writing, most recently in his 2016 novel Wintering. His new
Without Precedent: Chief Justice John Marshall By Joel Richard Paul
Review by Edward Malnar What is just? If you fight to overthrow your government, abandon its legal system, and then are asked to replace
Shift Out of Robot Mode and Engage with Life
Some days can feel like a blur. Work, emails, appointments, kid activities, meal prep, exercise – the list goes on and the clock ticks
South x Southeast Minnesota Brewing Company
What is SxSE MN Brewing? We are a production brewery with taproom, owned and operated by two women. Our focus is bringing great craft
Cannon Falls Welcomes You to Discover Our Treasures, Trails & Treats
The delightful town of Cannon Falls is a hidden gem tucked in the junction of the Big Cannon and Little Cannon rivers off Highway
The Sensational Gary Rue
Gary Rue was in his 9th grade algebra class in Tracy, Minnesota, in September of 1964 and the fellow sitting behind him was beating
Living in Harmony with Seasonal Rhythms
Autumn has arrived, and as the daylight hours dwindle and temperatures begin to drop, we can all feel the changing of the season upon
Rotblatt – A Springtime Tradition at Carleton
“What most typifies spring?” asked a writer in the Carletonian paper on April 6, 1965. “Is it the girls seductively sunning themselves on Myers Hill? Is
Relativity at DJJD on September 11
Relativity, formed in 1999 by spouses Toby and Sandy Jensen, is one of the longest continually performing bands in the Northfield area, averaging 30 gigs
Welcome to Lakeville
Lakeville is a great place to live, work and play! We are a thriving community with a population now estimated more than 65,000. There
St. Olaf Debuts Digital Concert Series
The sounds of the St. Olaf campus in spring are usually alive with music made by students rehearsing and performing their final concerts
How to Heal Your Body and Remove Inflammation & Pain
In order to maintain or restore the body, we need to have certain processes functioning properly. One of the most important factors in overall
Equinox Bath Bombs
What are Equinox Bath Bombs? Equinox Bath Bombs are my brand of handmade, natural ingredient bath bombs. They are made from baking soda and
Serendipitous Finds Enrich Lyceum Book
Researching historic happenings can be time-consuming. It can also be as easy as “googling” a topic on a computer. Occasionally, it is a matter of
Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World By Kimberly Nichols
Review by Janet Mitchell Many books inform us about the climate issue, but few do so with the compelling combination of science and memoir.
From Accordions to Ziplining, explore all that New Prague has to offer!
New Prague, a small town with a robust Czech Heritage, is transforming and proud to share its love of polka music, kolacky and even
Dancing Duo: Sostek and McClellan
When Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan won the Ivey Award, which recognizes accomplishments of Twin Cities’ professional theaters and artists, on Sept. 21, 2015,
Who Was Laura Baker?
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
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Before Boris Karlov’s stumbling antics or cartoonish green skin, Frankenstein offered us something really horrible. The silver screen diluted, and perhaps demeaned, this classic
“Electric Theater” Early Cinema in Northfield
On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 Northfielders had a chance to experience what it would have been like to be in an “electric theater” audience
Ax-Wielding Settlers Promote Temperance in Northfield
A clause inserted into every deed of land by Northfield’s founder John North was “No intoxicating drinks shall be sold or in any manner
Jesse James – Movie Star
Let’s get this out of the way from the start. You can’t pay me enough to watch the 40 or more mostly mediocre (and
Understanding Title Company Services Helps Home Buyers Choose Wisely
By Teri Menard There are three critical service providers that prospective home buyers must be prepared to hire, as they make the exciting decision
Listening to Northfield
I grew up listening to a wide range of music from classical to country, to folk and jazz, to bluegrass and contemporary. My parents
A Gathering of Old Men By Ernest Gaines
Review by Jamie Stanley A Gathering of Old Men is set in the farm country of Louisiana This story is about the murder of a
Northfield Arts Guild: A Local Treasure
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
The Independence Day Celebration 1921
In the latter part of the 19th century, Northfielders celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks, band concerts, flights of oratory, baseball games, races
State Theatre in Zumbrota
Designed by architect and Zumbrota native Charles L. Grover, the State Theatre in Zumbrota was built in 1921 for a cost of $38,000. Built
“Look, Up in the Sky!”
“It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Schiller!” On Nov. 10, 1962, a Carleton football game versus Lawrence was interrupted by a strange sight. A
The Bundgaard-Finholt Era of Basketball in Northfield
The opening game of the 1965-66 basketball season of the Northfield High School Raiders was to be played on the court of a new
Three Memorable Northfield Depot Happenings
Originally Published in the March 2014 Entertainment Guide Here in Northfield, insomniacs hear the freight train horns late at night, while during the day
Down the Cannon
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
Five Tips for Decluttering
By Kate Buckmeier February is a short month, but for Minnesotans it can feel like one of the longest when you are stuck indoors
Chinese Medicine is Herbal Medicine
When most people think of Chinese medicine, they probably think of acupuncture. It is well known for its ability to lessen or eliminate pain
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
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”
