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A bike business’ benefits — the power of redevelopment

When Greg Neis was in grade school, he would ride his bike with his buddies from Apple Valley to Northfield. High Quality Bakery became the group’s mid-point pit stop before heading back home. From 1988 to 1992, he coached the Carleton Cycling Club. Since...

Taking care of the community one nail at a time

Nail salons should do more than paint fingers and toes — according to Tami Pham, nail salons should take care of their customers. Pham has been doing nails for the past 30 years. She moved from Vietnam to California when she was 19 and relocated to Minnes...

It’s a blast — summer in an ice cream shop

Nothing says summer like ice cream. Down by the river on Division Street, the Blast dishes out soft serve treats like flurries, frosties and cones. But the Blast’s Manager Eric Simon says the shop brings more than sweet treats to the community. 

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Cheers – a bridge between the community and the City of Northfield

The Northfield Liquor Store has been serving the city for 70 years. Brian Whitt has managed the store for four. Whitt appreciates Northfield Liquor Store’s roots, yet the store itself is not what gets Whitt out of bed in the morning. The community does.

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Finding the fun — Tom’s Downtown Bicycles

When someone walks into Tom’s Downtown Bicycles, they’ll see loads of bikes, bike apparel and specialized equipment. While these items upfront are great for bikers, the best lies in the back — a shop, complete with people.

Owner Tom Bisel has been a part o...

On air with KYMN radio: Mayor Pownell and Community Development Director Reilly

Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell introduces new Community Development Director Jake Reilly and they discuss projects including the Kraewood development, Viking Terrace, housing, Archer House property, and more.

Cycles and community — Ben Witt’s connection to Northfield

Biking has taken Ben Witt to amazing places. From Sechler Park to the West Coast, Witt has enjoyed the people he has met through riding. Now, bikes have taken Witt back to where it all started — Northfield.

Witt grew up in Northfield, along with ...