Townies

Kendall is the owner of the iconic Ole Store. She talks with us about balancing old and new in a Northfield landmark . . . anchored by the Ole Roll; tracing Ole Store history through relationships there; the Ole Store...

Parker Sneary: “Town & Gown” Parker Sneary is a sophomore at St. Olaf who grew up in Northfield. He talks with us about Northfield’s welcoming vibe and sense of community throughout his childhood; mixing up St. Olaf and...

Gwen and John Daniels moved from Northfield to the Theodore Wirth neighborhood in Minneapolis . . . and brought their skis. We talk about cross-country vs. downhill, adaptive skiing, skiing the streets of Northfield at...

Our guest this month is artist and naturalist Margit Johnson, who tells the story behind the mural in Northfield's post office, shares the importance of place across Minnesota and the world, describes traveling the...

This week's guest is accountant and actor Ann Etter, who talks with us about how she fell in love with doing taxes, small businesses and nonprofits as the backbone of community, her passion for theater starting at age...

This week's guests are Craig and Linda Wasner, known across Northfield for music, and for their fun and festive barn that hosts weddings, concerts and social gatherings, including Wazaroo. They reminisce with us about...

Our guests today are Betsy Allister and Andrew Ehermann to talk about roots, food, and community. Betsy and Andrew are the farmers of Spring Wind Farm, a CSA on the north edge of Northfield. They share stories about...

Our guests today are Laura and Derek Meyers, owners of Imminent Brewing and dog lovers. They talk with us about the world of beer, dogs at home and at work, travels far and being close to home, and creating a welcoming...

Krista Middlebrooks loves music and travel. She talked with us about how music opens each of us to our emotions and connects us to community; how the flute chose her; visiting Japan with her daughter as tour guide; and...

This week’s guest is musician and classroom curriculum specialist Ray Coudret, who talks with us about composing music and composing lessons, instrument as voice, learning as discovery, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival. Plus...

This week’s guest is Dyaln Nuebel. Dylan is a man about town. He talks about performing in his first Art Makers production Alice’s Wonder, the pleasure of libraries, his favorite places in Northfield, and Northfield’s...

This week’s guest is Rich Larson. Rich and Andrew, the co-hosts of Remember Radio, talk about baseball, social connectedness, and how Northfield’s towncrier got his start in radio.

Lee Dilley grew up on a farm six miles north of Northfield. He talked with us about agriculture and culture, soil life, farming in the south pacific, and the importance of diversity to keep our natural world and our...

Allie Lyman is a tug-of-war champion who travels the world for tug of war competitions, including the world games in China, a testing ground for the Olympics. Allie explains tug-of-war as a sport and talks with us about...

Scott Wopata is executive director of the Community Action Center and a long distance trail runner. He talks with us about the Superior Falls 100 Mile Race on Superior Hiking Trail, how it compares with running a...