Northfield, Minn. – This picturesque college town is just about 45 minutes from the Twin Cities and is full of history, activities and scenic beauty. Built along the Cannon River, it is the home to Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges and the site of the Jesse James Gang robbery of the First National Bank of Northfield in September 1876. The event is recreated every September during Jesse James Days. Information on the many activities, lodging, restaurants and historic sites is available by visiting www.visitingnorthfield.com
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The town is 40 minutes south of Minneapolis
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Terry Brashear June 18, 2013 at 01:52 pm
Way to keep comments inline with the story. Trolls belong under bridges not on forums like this.
Gwen Voegtle June 4, 2013 at 03:50 pm
I am sorry to hear this happened to you. Theft from garages is kind of popular. They usually don't…Read More break in though. Glad you filed a police report and I hope you recover your property.
Mike B. June 5, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Sorry to say that you didn't have good information before moving to Minneapolis. Minneapolis is…Read More plagued by crime, caused by the liberal mentality that prevents police from doing their jobs. Minneapolis and Hennepin County needs a strong sheriff, such as Sheriff Joe Arpaio from Arizona, to clean house and really crack down on the criminals that have destroyed vast swaths of Minneapolis.
Caitlin Burgess (Editor) April 12, 2013 at 08:51 pm
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Most Northfielders will point out that the James-Younger gang did not rob the First National Bank. Instead we refer to the attack by the James-Younger Gang as the "attempted bank raid" and the event as Defeat of Jesse James Days. Picky details but very important to Northfield's history and current citizens. For even more information about the September event and Northfield's history visit http://www.djjd.org/ and http://northfieldhistory.org