Choose Northfield

Why Northfield, Minnesota?

There are lots of great reasons to choose Northfield for your project or business. 

  • A rich arts and cultural scene
  • Thriving businesses and industry
  • Charming and healthy downtown
  • Cherished history
  • Acclaimed colleges and strong schools
  • Array of community-focused organizations
  • Restorative opportunities provided by parks, recreation facilities and natural lands in and near Northfield

All of these thing have a hand in making Northfield a vibrant community.

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Tremendous quality of life

Northfield offers a tremendous quality of life that simply cannot be matched, and independent sources agree.

Best Place to Retire in America by Money Magazine

All of these assets make Northfield a great city to live in and visit, but there are even more reasons why choosing Northfield just makes business sense. Northfield has much to offer the employees of a growing or expanding business with our commitment to community, excellent school system and small town values.

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A growing workforce

We've done our research – cities in Rice and Dakota counties offer a wide mix of worker skills and experiences that are comparable to those of bigger cities.

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Accessible location 

Located near major highways, a major metropolitan area and airport, and with access to railways, Northfield sees a lot of traffic.

Accessible location 

Great local partners

We work hard and we work together. There are many organizations we can connect you with to work collaboratively on your project.

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Diverse population 

Northfield has a unique and diverse population, influenced by agricultural opportunities, proximity to the Twin Cities, two world-class colleges, a successful business culture, and attractive amenities for retirees.

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