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
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Northfield’s 1941-42 Winter Carnivals
Those of you who have been amazed at the magnificence (and length) of the Defeat of Jesse James Days parades will no doubt be
Carleton College Celebrates Its Sesquicentennial
“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
This is Northfield
Northfield offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages and is bursting with vibrant culture, esteemed academics, celebrated arts, progressive technology and a
The Inferno of Dante
A new verse translation by Robert Pinsky New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994 Reviewed by Edward Malnar Come for lurid visions of
Spider Monkey Bake Shoppe
What’s your favorite Spider Monkey Bake Shoppe item? Probably my Cinnamon Rolls. They are what got me started and I enjoy the process of
The Entertainment Guide and TipTree : A Match Made in Music Heaven
TipTree has one primary goal: to innovate the music industry by providing a communication platform in which fans can directly support musicians. Always on
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
The History of The St. Olaf Band 1891-2018
From February 2007 to December 2016, I wrote 119 “Historic Happenings” columns for The Entertainment Guide. What have I been doing since my last column?
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
April 1910 – Talk of the Town: Comet, Library Dedication and Abduction
I guess I am easily entertained, because my idea of a good time is to look at microfilm of old newspapers at the Northfield
Rosen Method Bodywork
Rosen Method Bodywork uses gentle touch and words to relieve muscle tension or pain and to create more positivity and an enhanced sense of
Avoiding Scams with a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist
By Al Freeland, SRES Realtor People are living longer and want to remain relevant, work and stay productive past the traditional 60-something retirement age.
Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World’s Most Successful Insects
Review by Jamie Stanley I think that all bugs are amazing. Super Fly is about true flies, taxonomic order Diptera. Written for the amateur
Jimmy Gillette – Carleton’s Famed Band Director, Composer and Organist
“Noted Organist Accepts Offer: Carleton Secures James R. Gillette, Nationally Known Organist.” This was the front page headline in the Northfield News of Aug. 24, 1923.
Community Bands: A Northfield Tradition
“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
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
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
Eisenhower Greeted by 10,000 at Laird Stadium in 1952
Just two months shy of being elected president of the United States, Ike Eisenhower gave the only college address of his campaign in Northfield.
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
Artist of the Month: Adam Daniel
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
Marilyn Sellars and Johnny Western: Our Hall of Fame Performers
Dundas residents got an early glimpse of the precocious talent of 3-year-old Marilyn Sellars when, in the middle of a Sunday sermon at the
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
Prepping Your Garage for Spring and Summer
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
Gary Briggle (St. Olaf ‘75) – Happy Ever After
An almost palpable air of excitement has hung over the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault ever since July 20, opening night of
A’BriTin Catering
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
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
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
The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin
Review by Jessica Peterson White Every city has a soul, but what if the city’s soul had a body? What if you woke up
A Delightful And Sustainable Landscape
By Amy Voight, A Team Landscaping, Inc Here are some elements to consider when creating sustainable outdoor solutions: Shelter: Trees are a main supplier of shelter –
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
