Sunday, April 1, 2012
Just in time for April Fool's Day, Google Maps announced an "8-bit upgrade."
The Google jokesters are at it again. Check out downtown Northfield as viewed on the Google Maps "8-bit upgrade." The retro Nintendo on-the-street view is looking down Division Street from Fifth Street. The overview shot shows some of our favorite places, like Ames Park, Just Food Co-op and J. Grundy's Rueb 'n' Stein. Be sure to take a tour of Northfield in 8-bit magic and get in on the fun. Take a screen shot of your favorite Northfield location and upload it to this article. We'll see if we can guess where it is. Be sure to follow Northfield Patch on Twitter, "Like" us on Facebook, and sign up for our newsletters, which send you updates about stories, breaking news, announcements, events and blogs on our site.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Vote on the best place in Northfield to watch the NCAA tournament in our Readers' Choice poll.
No matter who you're rooting for, there are lots of great places in Northfield to catch the madness that is the NCAA basketball tournament. But which is the best? We want you to help us decide. Vote for one of Northfield's many bars and restaurants in the poll below, and tell us in the comments if we missed one: Applebee's The Contented Cow Eagles Club Froggy Bottoms River Pub Jesse James Lanes J. Grundy's Rueb 'N' Stein Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars The Tavern of Northfield Voting ends at 9 p.m. March 29. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments on this post and reviews on Patch Places. We’ll announce…
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
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Eagles Club
304 Water St S, Northfield, MN
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Froggy Bottoms River Pub
307 Water St S, Northfield, MN
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J. Grundy's Rueb 'N' Stein
503 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
516 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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The Tavern of Northfield Restaurant
212 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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The Contented Cow
302 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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Jesse James Lanes
1700 Bollenbacher Dr, Northfield, MN
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Friday, March 16, 2012
What are your plans for St. Patrick's Day?
The results of Northfield Patch's Readers' Choice poll are in and Froggy Bottoms River Pub has been voted the best place to spend St. Patrick's Day in Northfield by Patch users. Froggys collected 43 percent of the vote (32 votes). The Contented Cow was next in line with 20 percent. J. Grundy's Rueb 'n' Stein and the Northfield VFW tied for third, followed by The Tavern of Northfield, Jesse James Lanes, Applebee's and the Eagles Club. For being voted the Readers' Choice for St. Patrick's Day hangout, Froggys receives a certificate from Patch acknowledging this. Next week, Patch is looking for your help to determine the best place to to watch the NCAA tournament in Northfield. Voting begins on Monday. Be sure to follow Northfield Patch on …
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Froggy Bottoms River Pub
307 Water St S, Northfield, MN
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Vote on the best place in Northfield to make the most of St. Patrick's Day in our Readers' Choice poll.
Whether you celebrate with a delicious plate of corned beef and cabbage or an ice cold pint, St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. There are lots of great spots in Northfield to spread the luck of the Irish. But which is the best? We want you to help us decide. Vote for one of Northfield's many bars and restaurants in the poll below, and tell us in the comments if we missed one: Applebee's The Contented Cow Eagles Club Froggy Bottoms River Pub Jesse James Lanes J. Grundy's Rueb 'N' Stein Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars The Tavern of Northfield Voting ends at 9 p.m. March 15. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on …
Monday, January 16, 2012
It may not be that cold, but folks are ready to kiss winter goodbye.
The wrath of winter may not be what it was a year ago, but folks still descended on Bridge Square on Saturday to participate in Northfield Historical Society'ssecond annual Winter Scream. The fundraiser offered ice cream, donated by Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café, and chili, donated by J. Grundy's Rueb 'N' Stein, for a $5 donation. Highlighting the event was the communal singing of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It," but with a wintry twist of seasonally appropriate lyrics. In an attempt to bid winter farewell, these lyrics were sung: We’ve got no friends in Phoenix We’ve blown through all our Kleenex We’re not going to take it, any more. We’ve braved the snow and ice We’ve shivered more than twice We’re not going to take it, anymore…
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Bridge Square
12 Bridge Sq, Northfield, MN
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It may not be that cold, but folks are ready to kiss winter goodbye.
The wrath of winter may not be what it was a year ago, but folks still descended on Bridge Square on Saturday to participate in Northfield Historical Society'ssecond annual Winter Scream. The fundraiser offered ice cream, donated by Hogan Brothers Acoustic Café, and chili, donated by J. Grundy's Rueb 'N' Stein, for a $5 donation. Highlighting the event was the communal singing of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It," but with a wintry twist of seasonally appropriate lyrics. In an attempt to bid winter farewell, these lyrics were sung: We’ve got no friends in Phoenix We’ve blown through all our Kleenex We’re not going to take it, any more. We’ve braved the snow and ice We’ve shivered more than twice We’re not going to take it, anymore…
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Bridge Square
12 Bridge Sq, Northfield, MN
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.
COMMUNITY • Northfield Students Have 'White Out' for Jack Jablonski • 2011: A Look at Northfield Patch Blogs • The Most Recent Northfield Deaths—Jan. 5, 2012 • Northfield Parents Talk: Stranger Danger • The Ole Roll is Back! • An Institution: Grundy's Celebrates 30 Years • Northfield's Top Stories of 2011 • Pickup Truck Rolls Into Carleton College's Lyman Lake • Northfield Hospital Welcomes First Baby of the Year • Learn About the Rice County Trout Stream Project • O'Reilly Auto Parts Coming to Northfield • Northfield Middle School Students of the Month for December • The Most Recent Northfield Births—Jan. 1, 2012 • New Year's Day Trivia: Wear Red Underwear, Avoid Chicken • VIDEO: What's Your New Year's Resolution? • The Most Recent Homes …
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Joe Grundhoefer has owned the local bar and grill since 1982.
Local business owner Joe Grundhoefer rung in 2012 by celebrating a very special anniversary. On Jan. 1, 1982, Grundhoefer purchased the bar on the corner of Fifth and Division streets and reopened it as Grundy’s Corner Bar and Grill. With that, a Northfield institution was born. “It’s quite rewarding,” said Grundhoefer, reflecting on his 30 years in business. During the past three decades, Grundy’s has seen its share of changes. Grundhoefer, who co-owns Grundy’s with his wife Jodi, tended bar at the corner watering hole for five years before taking over as owner at the age of 23. Although he originally purchased only the space at 501 Division St. S., today the restaurant occupies two additional neighboring addresses as well—503 and 505 …
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J. Grundy's Rueb 'N' Stein
503 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Winter Scream is the Northfield Historical Society’s annual declaration of independence from winter’s grip. This year’s event, the second annual, will be Saturday, Jan. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. on Bridge Square.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Winter Scream II is coming soon to a square near you, and there are several ways you can participate. Winter Scream is the Northfield Historical Society’s annual declaration of independence from winter’s grip. This year’s event, the second annual, is slated for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, on Bridge Square. Besides the traditional communal sing and ice cream social, NHS has expanded its Winter Scream menu with a chili option from J. Grundy's Reub 'N' Stein, and a coloring contest for the kids. People are also invited to submit lyrics for the Winter Scream anthem, sung to the tune of the Twisted Sisters’ “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Copies of the Winter Scream snow man can be picked up for the coloring contest at the Northfield …
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Bridge Square
12 Bridge Sq, Northfield, MN
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Northfield Historical Society
408 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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Northfield Public Library
210 Washington St, Northfield, MN
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
The Outlaw Run retraced part of the route the James-Younger Gang took following a failed bank raid in Northfield. The event serves as a fundraiser for the NHS.
With the sun shining and the dust settling from the Bank Raid Re-enactment on Saturday morning, about 140 motorcycles and 160 participants left downtown Northfield en masse for the Northfield Historical Society's fourth annual Outlaw Run. The Outlaw Run retraced part of the route the James-Younger Gang took following a failed bank raid in Northfield. The event serves as a fundraiser for the NHS. On Sept. 7, 1876, the gang, led by Jesse and Frank James and the Younger brothers, attempted a bank raid on the First National Bank of Northfield. While the raid was in progress, the townspeople rounded up their firearms and fought back. When the fighting stopped, two Northfielders had been ruthlessly murdered by the gang, and two of the outlaws …
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Northfield Historical Society
408 Division St S, Northfield, MN
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Laurie Grubb- Hoheisel
9:36 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012
Seven-YES 7 BIG TV's to choose from to watch the game..not a bad seat in the house!! Hop down to the Frog for the madness!! more ›