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The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, August 27th, 2025:

Horseshoe Hunt Finds Inspiration from Chip DeMann

Riverside Park Set to Undergo Playground Renovations in 2026; Focus on Providing A Nature-Themed Space

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and Northside Boards owner Tyler Westman discuss Phase 2 of the Northfield skate park.

 Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks the first day of school, family engagement days, and more. 

The Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025 Horseshoe Hunt gets underway this morning. The hunt runs from now until Sunday at 11:59pm. Those with a registered button receive a prize of $2,000, but anyone can receive the $1,000 prize.

 A reminder about the rules:
 The horseshoe will be located on public property within Northfield or Dundas and will not be buried. NO digging will be needed in the retrieval of the horseshoe, and it will not require the use of a ladder. PRIVATE property is excluded, and we ask you to be respectful as you search public areas. Northfield public school grounds are exempt from this contest. Please stay off all school property, including the colleges.

Clue #1 - Aug 27th, 2025 - Wednesday.
Now gather 'round, you seekers true, for tales of yore, I'll spin for you.
A man once rode with fire and pride, where Jesse's gang came to collide.
A quiet soul, a friend to men, this hunt begins about Chip DeMann.
He volunteered his spirit, for truth and history's plea, a guardian of the past, for all the world to see.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Wednesday, August 26th 2025:

First Responders Raise $2,800 for The HOPE Center

DJJD Horseshoe Hunt Begins Today

In the lead-up to Defeat of Jesse James Days 2025, we have the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers and committee members who make one of Minnesota's largest celebrations happen each year. 

With school starting soon and the Raider sports season already underway, we are starting a Raider Sports report, which will air on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Tim Freeland and Ali Feldman from the Defeat of Jesse James Days committee discuss the annual Horseshoe Hunt starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th.

Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen and Caitlyn Otis from Dundas Oktoberfest discuss the upcoming event on Saturday, September 20th and how to get involved.