Location: 44.4582041, -93.161159
Location
Northfield is a picturesque city located along the Cannon River in Rice and Dakota Counties, Minnesota. Situated about 40 miles south of the Twin Cities, it combines college-town energy with small-town beauty and rich history.
Culture
Northfield is home to Carleton College and St. Olaf College, two prestigious liberal arts institutions that define its cultural and intellectual life. Music, art, and education play central roles in the city’s identity.
History
Founded in the 1850s, Northfield gained fame for the Jesse James Gang’s failed bank raid of 1876, commemorated each year during the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival. Its historic downtown and riverfront charm attract visitors year-round.