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Parks & Trails of Northfield Minnesota

Tagged: Ames Park and Riverside Commons, Carleton College Cowling Arboretum, Dakota County, Northfield, Odd Fellows Park, Riverside Lions Park, Sechler Park,

Centered around the Cannon River, Northfield has a wide variety of parkland. The city has reserved over 400 acres of land for its 35 different parks for residents to enjoy recreational activities in the great outdoors. Some of the most notable parks include: Odd Fellows Park: Located just blocks from Saint Olaf College, Odd Fellows… Read more »

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City of Northfield: Schools & ISD 659

Tagged: Arcadia Charter School, Northfield High School, Northfield Middle School, School District 659, Sibley Elementary School,

The city of Northfield realizes the importance of quality education. Of the 4,900 households in Northfield, 35 percent have children under the age of 18. Northfield, Minnesota is part of Independent School District 659, also known as the Northfield Public School District. The district operates three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school…. Read more »

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Brief History of Northfield Minnesota

Tagged: CIty History, James-Younger Gang, John W. North, Malt-O-Meal,

In January 1855, Northfield was first settled by John Wesley North who moved from St Anthony Falls, MN to settle land receded by the Dakota tribe. North settled in Northfield because of its close proximity to the Cannon River and its potential for hydrologic power and natural resources. North and his brother-in-law George Loomis constructed… Read more »

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City of Northfield: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Northfield, city overview, Dakota County, John W. North, Northfield,

Northfield, Minnesota is situated along the shores of the Cannon River, directly south of the Twin Cities, and northwest of Rochester, Minnesota. For many years, the 20,000 residents of this marvelous have enjoyed the picturesque and vibrant characteristics of the welcoming community. Both Saint Olaf and Carleton colleges are located within Northfield, which helps create… Read more »

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City of Randolph: Community Life

Tagged: Dakota County, Randolph, Randolph Museum, Randolph Railroad Days, Things to do,

The city of Randolph, Minnesota is located 31 miles south of St. Paul in Dakota County. Randolph is a small town community where residents can enjoy the peaceful setting of this rural community. Although Randolph is a small town, it’s close proximity to Northfield and several south metro suburbs allow residents to enjoy numerous amenities… Read more »

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City of Vermillion: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Vermillion, city overview, Dakota County, Vermillion,

Located in central Dakota County lies Vermillion, Minnesota. With a population that is just over 400 residents, the city embraces its small town roots. Vermillion has a total area of 0.97 square miles. The main routes through the city include County 62, County 66, and County 85. U.S. Highway 52 and Northfield Boulevard are both… Read more »

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