Northfield

Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter like to build homes.  They've been doing it for 32 years - but always alongside other volunteers and always for the betterment of the community.  That's Habitat for Humanity - showing the love of Jesus Christ by swinging a hammer, cleaning up the worksite, feeding the volunteers, any number of ways that all contribute toward providing affordable housing for those without.

George Washington once said, "Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man."  Indeed, mankind would struggle to survive without the dedicated efforts of farmers everywhere.  To help all Americans better understand the hows and whys of agriculture within our society, the Agriculture Council of America celebrates National Ag Day every March.  What better way to join in the celebration March 21 than to sup

Tiny homes are popping up everywhere - at home and garden shows (look for them at the Minneapolis Convention Center February 24), in magazines and on television, and in state legislative chambers. In May 2016 Minnesota passed legislation allowing tiny homes on residential property for senior family members requiring extra care. But these granny pods as they have been called are not your typical tiny house.

James Lileks of the Star Tribune thinks that "every town should have a motto. Something to put on a sign on the outskirts" of town, something that expresses the aspirations and beliefs of its residents. I agree. Take Northfield, for example. It reads, Cows, Colleges, and Contentment, first adopted in 1914.

Last winter Northfield embraced the LA film cast and crew of Love Always, Santa, a Christmas tale of romance and drama that premiered on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel on November 6. Northfield's small town charm won over former New Prague resident Lori Leahy who, with her husband, runs the production company that produced the film.

There's nothing like a steaming mug of hot chocolate accompanied by yuletide carols to spread the Spirit of Christmas.  And that's what you and your families will find at this year's Winter Walk in Northfield.

Every year the athletic department at Carleton College puts on a community Halloween event. From 3-5pm on October 30th, 2016 you'll find members of several athletic teams hosting carnival games for scores of youngsters in the Rec Center. Bring your little ones in costume and come prepared to kick a ball, leap the hurdles and collect some candy.

One year ago a film crew came to Northfield and now we have the opportunity to see the movie on the big screen. It will be shown on November 3rd at 7pm at the Middle School.

See all the details in the Northfield News article.

Watch the trailer for a quick glimpse

Last winter a film crew descended upon Northfield to make a movie - Love Always, Santa. They filmed at several sites around town including residences, Division Street businesses and Bridge Square. Here's the Hallmark movie page with the preview.