THE TRUTH ABOUT: Northfield - The Untold Story

Minnesota farmers grazed sheep under solar panels; flock covered 6,500 acres

In 2017, Arlo Hark and Josie Trople founded Cannon Valley Graziers in Northfield, Minnesota, as a dedicated solar grazing operation. According to the North American Agrivoltaics Awards, the business has now grazed more than 6,500 acres of solar farms for developers, operators and owners. Its flock rotates across dozens of…

The Times of India · 16h ago

In 1876, Jesse James’s gang tried to rob a Minnesota bank for seven minutes; 150 years later the town still has a coat, a saddle and an outlaw’s mummified ear

In a dramatic seven-minute standoff in Northfield, Minnesota, local citizens bravely confronted the notorious James-Younger Gang during a bank heist, ultimately leading to the gang's capture. Today, the Northfield Historical Society preserves fascinating artifacts, including an outlaw's duster and even a mummified ear from that fateful day. The town now…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Family Discovers Python During Blackberry-Picking Stroll In Birmingham Park‌ ‌

Royal pythons are primarily found in central and western Africa and can grow up to 6 feet long.  ‌

Zenger · Aug 24, 2024

Northfield woman gets a year of probation for telling Black cyclist to leave Winnetka pier

The cyclist begins recording the incident and asks, “Is it because I’m Black?” and the woman replies, “Yes” and nods her head.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

Woman's horror as Morrisons driver messages her on Facebook after dropping off shopping

The 28-year-old beautician from Northfield, in outer South Birmingham, was not happy with Morrisons initial response as she felt her concerns were not taken seriously

Daily Mirror · Oct 2, 2022

Minnesota novelist co-wrote new movie 'Summering,' with help from local women

MINNEAPOLIS — Because Ben Percy's daughter Madeline wanted more female heroes, the Northfield writer's new movie opens Friday, with a lot of them.

Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022

‘Heard it all before’: Tory race leaves Birmingham voters unimpressed

In marginal seat of Birmingham Northfield, voters say infighting could put them off Conservatives

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

Police investigate hazing allegations of women’s rugby team at Vermont college

Women’s rugby team at Vermont university accused of branding and waterboarding players

The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2022