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Today marks the 140 anniversary of the failed bank raid by the James-Younger Gang. The gang rode into Northfield intent on robbing the First National Bank of Northfield. It was just a bit before 2:00 p.m. when three of the raiders entered the bank. It only lasted...

Why Wheeler Park

This article was written by Norman Oberto, on why he and his family wanted to redevelop Wheeler Park. I have been asked to write an article explaining my interest in creating a park in honor of Henry Wheeler – and thus underwriting the cost to landscape the 2.7 acres...

Wheeler Park to be dedicated in honor of bank raid hero

The City of Northfield along with the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee and the Northfield Historical Society will dedicate the newly created Wheeler Park Wednesday, September 7, at 2 p.m. The nearly three-acre park, located just south of Jefferson Parkway at the...

Defeat of Jesse James Days and NHS!

Here are  our hours for all next week and Defeat of Jesse James Days! September 5, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Labor Day) September 6, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 8, 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. September 9, 10:00 a.m....

Bank Raid in July!

On Thursday July 14, the James-Younger Gang is going to attempt to rob the historic First National Bank of Northfield.  There will be two bank raid reenactments on Thursday, the first at 6:00 and second at 6:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Division.  If you have ever...