Previous winners
Winning poems can be found in more than 260 locations throughout the historical downtown area, along safe pathways to schools and in residential neighborhoods.
2020 Winning Spanish Poems
2020 Winning Poems
2019 Winning Poems
2018 Winning Poems
2017 Winning Poems
2016 Winning Poems
2011-2015 Winning Poems
Documentary film on the process
In 2013, well-known local documentary film maker, Paul Krause, filmed the process from judging, through the installations of the poems, including interviews with winners, to the final celebratory event held in downtown Bridge Square.
Watch Paul Krause’s documentary
Location of poems
Interactive map
The interactive map shows all the locations of all the poems was begun. It is updated as new poems are installed.
Printed brochure (2012) (PDF) identifies the locations of the poems in the downtown area.
Want a poem stamped on your property?
As a bonus for Northfield residents, anyone wishing to have a poem installed on their own property, the installation stamps of the winning poems are available for use with a damage deposit. Interested persons should contact the Public Works Department at 507-645-3020 for information about using a stamp on private property.
Sidewalk Poetry Reservation Form