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Michael Jordan CRS, GRI

507-321-0839www.JordanHomeTeam.comwww.schmidthomes.com

What a gem! 3 bedroom home on a quiet street withhandmade hardwood floors, upgraded appliances, newcarpet and a fabulous lot with lots of beautiful flowers.

5 bedroom home with over 3,400 finished square feet.Spacious front porch, 10’ ceilings in the family room,Oak floors, formal dining, office and much more!

Overlooking a beautiful pond by the golf course, this 4bedroom home boasts 2 fireplaces, 2 decks, 20’vaulted ceilings and a sitting room in the master suite!!

What a great location! 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens (you can rentout the 2 bedroom lower level), a 22’ x 14’ patio, deck and afabulously landscaped yard that’s walking distance to town.

748 Lathrop Drive

$229,000

1805 MichiganDrive

$379,000

1418 Creek Lane

$349,900

606 EastFremontStreet

$214,000(agent/owner)

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KATHY ANDERSONsimply…Aha!enlightens us to the opportu-

nities a move offers for bring-

ing positive change into our

surroundings.

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Whether you’re looking to the Northfield area as a new destination or already live here – Iencourage you to find out as much as you can about the community and then become part of it.

We are very fortunate to have, on the one hand, a small enough community where folks get toknow one another and we enjoy the flavors of small-town life. On the other hand – we have anintensely rich menu of culture, happenings and talented and giving people – and so are neverat a loss for stimulating fare be it music, lectures, celebrations,festivals or opportunities to plug in and be a part of it all.

Here, then, are a few resources for finding out more about this community:

• The Northfield Entertainment Guide – a full month of local happenings.Free and available in print around town and as a downloadable PDF atwww.byallmeansgraphics.com

• Northfield Citizens Online and Locally Grown – web blogs where you’llfind information on events, issues and perspectives at www.northfield.organd www.locallygrownnorthfield.org

• Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce – www.northfieldchamber.com

• Northfield Downtown Development Corporation – a blog site geared towardscommercial vitality in the historic downtown district at www.nddc.org

• City of Northfield – www.ci.northfield.mn.us

• Northfield Historical Society – www.northfieldhistory.org

And there are many more, but these will get you going and you’ll find links toothers – start clicking and join in the fun.

Welcome to the Northfield Area REAL ESTATE GUIDEWelcome

Rob Schanilecpublisher

Vol. 1, Issue 4July 2, 200718 Bridge SquareNorthfield, MN 55057507/[email protected]

Publisher:Rob SchanilecBy All Means Graphics

Managing Editor:Christine Bernier

Contributing Writers:Kathy AndersonRay Cox

About the Guide:The Guide is published twicemonthly except November andDecember, when it will comeout once in the middle of themonth. It is distributed freethroughout the Northfield areaand at key locations south ofthe Twin Cities.

Though primarily an advertis-ing vehicle for real-estaterelated services – we also striveto incorporate a sense of thecommunity that surrounds itall through pertinent perspec-tives by local experts.

Share your expertise.Contact us. Be it editorial orcover photos – we’d like to hearfrom you.

Advertisers:The Real Estate Guide andNorthfield Entertainment Guideare cool places to advertise. CallChris for details, 663-7937.

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1025 Fremont Circle

14756 Embry Path, Apple Valley

$189,000 MLS#3378057Great townhome, great location. Very pri-vate 3BR/2BA with wood-burning fireplace .

18262 Emerald Trail, Farmington

1506 Pheasantwood Trail

$259,850 MLS#3329876Walk to Sibley School, swimming pool,parks, playgrounds, golf course, town &the college.

$159,000 MLS#33788662BR/2BA pristine townhome. Great com-muter’s location, fireplace, new flooring,immediate possession possible.

$194,900 MLS#3373823Great beginnings start here. This charminghome offers 3BR, 2BA and so much more!

310 Archibald Lane

$150,000 MLS#3390353Tired of the same old, same old?! Youwon’t be disappointed with this townhome.

1435 Aldrich Court, Faribault

$164,900 MLS#3397438Great investment opportunity in desirableneighborhood. 3BR/2BA. Large Yard!

402 Archibald Lane, Dundas

$147,900 MLS#3374688Ambiance & Modern Charm reflectedthroughout this spacious 2BR/2BA town-home. Fantastic patio & open greenspace.

1124 Highland Avenue

$145,000 MLS#3395752Efficient, Effortless, Economical. Owner’ssuite with spacious double closets & pri-vate vanity.

619 Washington Street

$149,900 MLS#3364748Great investment opportunity. Some TLCwill make this house shine!

416 2nd Street W

$149,900 MLS#3362322Starter home featuring a quaint open frontporch, large newer deck, oversized newergarage & new windows.

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1917 Southcross Drive W, Burnsville

$154,900 MLS#33194743BR/2BA townhome in excellent condition.Price has been reduced.

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719 Hillside Avenue SW, New Prague

507-663-1234 Fax: 507-663-19971080 Hwy 3 S, Northfield, MN 55057

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606 Fremont Street E

2105 Ontario Circle

$230,000 MLS#3306949Main level living in award-winning CottageHome. New Construction!

$241,500 MLS#3388611Every guy’s dream- 3BR/2BA and two 2-stall garages for the toys!

704 East Ridge Drive

$247,000 MLS#3393616Delight in Light! Multiple windows,uplighting, under cabinet lighting, gleamingglass block, sconces, pendants &recessed lighting.

411 Oak Street

2107 Erie Drive

2104 Ontario Circle

301 Pine Street, Cannon Falls

$269,000 MLS#3355434Loaded with amenities! Vaulted ceilings, gasfireplace, wet bar, walk-in closets and more!

31401 Northfield Boulevard

$289,900 MLS#33925322.5 acre property close to Northfield.4BR/3BA with many updates. Country liv-ing at its best!

$254,000 MLS#3306957Open floor plan with large island, oak cabi-netry and floors, mudroom and master suite.

$264,000 MLS#3306934Many nice touches!Vaulted ceilings, professionally designedkitchen, patio, red birch floors, fireplaceand more!

$249,000 MLS#3393376Prime Location. Classic Design of the 40’s.Original woodwork, moldings, hardware,light fixtures and door.

$214,000 MLS#3396854Great home in a fantastic neighborhood.5BRs and 2 kitchens. Perfect rental!

310 St. Olaf Avenue

$199,900 MLS#3382348Excellent Value! Big space under $200k!Graceful older home with all the charm. Walkto schools, playgrounds and downtown.

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1912 Sibley View Lane

$244,900 MLS#3396300This neat 3BR rambler features main floorfamily room, new 4-season rm, new car-pet, master bedroom with private bath &fenced backyard.

1321 Ash Street NE, Lonsdale

$205,000 MLS#3382293Charming 2BR/1BA home. Beautiful built-in entertainment center in Living Room.Private backyard!


8918 Canby Court 1418 Creek Lane

875 Highway 3 N

409 Division Street S

$399,900 MLS#3382397Prime Commercial Space in HistoricDowntown Northfield. Exquisitely renovatedup & down. $250k+ in improvements!

105 Bluestone Drive

6715 300th Street W

$477,900 MLS#3316608Super home – Super Location – WildlifeAbounds – Easy Commute Area 1/2 mileWest of Cedar Avenue.

17 Old Deerfield Road, Welch

$509,900 MLS#3395719This French Country Estate boasts of5BR/4BA on a 5 acre lot.

5125 130th Street E

2110 Erie Drive

$374,900 MLS#3306945Walls of Windows! Red birch floors,Corian countertops, cherry cabinetry, andlarge master suite with separate tub.

$675,000 MLS#33465447.5 Acre property overlooking CannonRiver Valley. Loaded with gardens, groves,Prairie grasses, fruit trees and modified 2-story Prairie-style home.

$374,500 MLS#3306954Huge River Valley Views! 2 stories filled withluxury. Cherry cabinetry & entertainmentcenter w/fireplace and red birch floors.

$875,000 MLS#3327600Rare Commercial Opportunity!Approximately 2 acres of land with build-ings. Will divide!

$349,900 MLS#3392429Pick your view! Your own pond, 2 decks,walls of windows and screened porch.

2418 Valley Court

$324,900 MLS#3381376Great 2-story newer family home on aquiet street. 5BR/4BA home.

16739 Jaguar Avenue, Lakeville

$340,900 MLS#3373623Enjoy country living in this quality built4BR/3BA home with deeded lake access.

1279 Woodley Street E

$290,000 MLS#3126692Enjoy finding one of the last remainingtownhomes close to the golf club. Choosethe custom features you desire.

Sale Pending

$339,900 MLS#3380367Work from home in this beautiful 3BR/3BAhome with main floor office.

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Millie Berg507-581-0481

Katie Boler651-353-9241

Larry Defries507-321-1431

Carol Hong612-210-3790

Kathryn Jamison507-581-2828

Michael Jordan507-321-0839

Tricia Kasa612-986-7673

Ed Kuhlman507-649-1983

Dianne Kyte651-247-0667

Arlen Malecha507-581-0303

Jeanette Nelson507-321-1645

Jeanne Paulson507-384-1820

Chad Rossow612-702-2774

Geri Schlecht507-649-0446

Jan Stevens507-244-0500

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By Ray CoxNorthfield Construction Company

A wet spring and summer make many homeownersthink about gutters. Hopefully, many will think aboutthem before spring rains create damp basements.Minnesota is a “land of 10,000 lakes,” but you don'twant one in your basement!

What is the deal with gutters? Does every house needthem? Gutters served an important function in the late1800s and early 1900s. Rainwater is generally very softwater and early homeowners quickly found out theycould use their roofs to collect that valuable resource. Aproperly installed and maintained gutter system couldcollect thousands of gallons of soft water to be used forbathing and washing. Water collected from gutter sys-tems was generally storedin a below-grade masonrycistern either in the base-ment or nearby. Waterwas pumped as needed tothe kitchen and bath-rooms using a hand orelectric pump.

With the advent of mod-ern household water treatment devices, most peoplestopped collecting water for domestic use. Instead, gut-ters have become an important tool to keep basementsdry and useable. Without gutters a roof directs thosethousands of gallons of water to the soil near the foun-

dation wall. InMinnesota, thesoil immedi-ately adja-cent to aheatedfounda-tion wall isthe first area tothaw in the spring. Thatcreates a pocket or pit right next toa foundation wall. When the roofdirects water to this area the easiestplace for the water to go is oftenthrough the foundation wall andinto the basement. A gutter systemwill collect rainwater and direct it

many feet away from thefoundation wall usingdownspouts and rain lead-ers.

There are several types ofgutters available today forhomeowners to select from.The vast majority of are 5-

inch K-style gutters with attacheddownspouts. K-style gutters have aflat bottom and molded front. Thegutter is strong in relation to themetal thickness. K-style gutters areavailable in aluminum, steel andcopper. Aluminum gutters are oftensold as “seamless” gutters by profes-sional installers. They carry coloredmetal coil stock in their truck, runit through shaping dies and createvirtually any length gutter needed.The only seams are at corners.

Steel and copper gutters usually come in 20- to 30-footlengths and are joined together if longer lengths arerequired. Today's copper prices make copper a costlychoice, but copper gutters last for decades.

Half-round gutters were used throughout much of the20th century. These were generally steel coated withzinc and soldered together to create a heavy galvanizedmetal gutter system. Half-round gutters tend to move

Minnesota is a “landof 10,000 lakes,” butyou don't want onein your basement!

Raised and educated in Northfield, Ray has gone on tobuilding this community both through his 35-year-oldbusiness, Northfield Construction Company, and hisactive involvement in community as a state representa-

tive, and on many boards and com-mittees including the NorthfieldCommunity Action Center, theNorthfield Area Foundation, theNorthfield School Board and theNorthfield Planning Commission.Ray can be reached at 507/645-8975, [email protected] or throughwww.northfieldconstruction.net.

Water control with gutters

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water more quickly than K-style gutters. They also self-clean much better than a K-style gutter as the half-round gutter acts more like a true drainage pipe, float-ing gutter debris to the downspout.

If your home location has lots of trees you will need toaddress gutter cleaning – one of the more “un-fun” jobsof homeownership. It doesn't do any good to have gut-ters that are so full of leaves and decaying matter thatimpede the flow of water.

Open gutters are fairly easy to clean using a smallscoop, a bucket and a final rinse with a water hose. Butbe very careful as you work from a ladder or roof.Don't tackle a gutter cleaning job if you are not com-fortable working at distances high above the ground.And be sure to inspect for any overhead electric wiresbefore you raise your ladder.

Many professional gutter installers offer gutter guardsto help deflect leaves and debris away from the gutters.These may be as simple as aluminum or vinyl meshguards that screw in place over the open gutter top tolet rain water flow through and leaves stay on top of themesh. Or they may be heavy, smooth metal leaf guardsthat tuck up under roofing materials and create a metalplane for water to flow around and into the gutterwhile allowing leaves to flow right off the edge.

Costs vary widely for installed gutter guards and somework much better than others in areas with pine nee-dles or other sharp tree matter. If you are in the marketfor gutter guards, visit with neighbors and see whatworks for them.

Back to the initial question – does every home needgutters? The answer to that is no. If you have a homewith large overhangs 3- to 4-feet deep and gooddrainage, you probably do not need gutters. When aroof drops its water 4 feet from a foundation wall and

the soil is well draining and slopes quickly away, guttersprobably will not be necessary. However, you likely willwant to create a rock border for the water to fall into orthe falling water will quickly splash the house and cut atrench at the drip line.

There is one more thing to think about when havinggutters installed on your home or outbuildings.Consider collecting that rainwater. As noted earlier, it iswonderfully soft water and can be used for all sorts ofwashing if it is stored properly. It can be a free source ofwater for your garden. An inexpensive pump will dis-tribute water from a concrete cistern. A few plastic orwooden barrels will store several hundreds of gallons ofwater to be dipped out for a garden. For many peoplewater is a precious commodity – think about collectingit and putting it to good use.

If you are in the market forgutter guards, visit withneighbors and see what

works for them.

Does every home need gutters?The answer to that is no.


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At Home with Steve SchmidtPresident, Schmidt Homes

At Home with Steve SchmidtPresident, Schmidt Homes

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Quality for Life...from Your Hometown BuilderQuality for Life...from Your Hometown Builder

Incentives for homebuyers are becoming as crazy as our statebird – though loons, I’m told, frequently show flashes of intel-ligence. The strange thing is that with all these supposedlygreat deals, few people seem to be getting what they want. I’veseen some downright depressing homebuying scenarios, andI’ve decided to do something about it.

Here’s the typical scenario: You and your spouse have a coupleof kids, two average incomes and a car payment. You figure youcan plunk down $1500 a month for a nice home. You’re prettypicky about quality and want to live in a family neighborhoodwhere the housing values rise at least as fast as the gas prices.

The problem is, no matter how you sharpen the pencil, you’reat least $300 a month away from being able to afford whatyou really want.

Here’s the Schmidt Homes solution: We’ll sell you your dreamhome at a great price, then make it even more affordable by buy-ing down your interest rate by 3/4% . . . cutting your monthlypayment by as much as $300 per month and saving you tens of

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We call it our Buy Up BuyDown Program, and it really works.

Let’s say you like our modelhome at 2110 Erie, which isunderstandable because it’s a four-bedroom jewel in one ofNorthfield’s best neighborhoods. You can own this beautifulhome for $1,450 a month. Our offer is based on 10% downwith a loan amount of $338,000 at 5.125% with an interest-only 7/1 adjustable rate mortgage. You save $291 per month,or $3,492 per year. This offer is available through September15, 2007, and applies to most Schmidt Homes!

The bottom line is, we’d like to bring some sanity to the cur-rent homebuying process. Call us and ask about the Buy UpBuy Down Program. We’ll do the rest!

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Kathy Andersonsimply…Aha!

You are in the middle of selling your house and mov-ing. As you think about life in your new home, here aretwo suggestions to help make your dreams a reality.

Contemplate what you wantto bring into your life.

Moving is more than simply boxing up all your treas-ures and relocating them in another house. It's aboutdreaming and imagining yourself in a new space.Along with the long to-do lists and all the work, theexperience is full of possibilities to “shake things up abit.” You may find yourself eager to invite new experi-ences, a new daily routine or a new personal focus intoyour life when you move into your new home. Usethese dreams as a blueprint while you settle in. A fewsuggestions to get those ideas flowing:

Ready for a calmer, simpler way of living?

• Challenge yourself to heed the words of WilliamMorris as you pack up the boxes, “Have nothing in

your houses which you do not know to be useful orbelieve to be beautiful.”

• Designate a spot in your new home for car keys, cellphones and start using the system the day you movein. Three weeks later your new habit is formed andthere are no more frantic mornings looking for thekeys so you can get to work on time.

Want to incorporate healthier habits into your daily routine?

• Carve out a space for a home gym. The key is tomake it accessible. Free weights and resistance bandsdon't take up much space. They can easily be keptout of sight so there is no need to banish yourself tosome dark corner of the basement. Add a CD playerfor some inspirational music and just watch thosemuscles firm up!

• Designate a handy shelf in the kitchen for yourfavorite healthy cookbooks.

You get the idea…now start pondering what you wantto bring to your life in your new home. One method tohelp focus your thoughts is to make a list of 50 thingsthat make you smile. Include activities, sights, sounds,aromas…whatever brings you joy. Another is to createyour “perfect day.” Start at any point in the day andplan out your dream 24 hours. Leave the realities ofbudget and responsibilities behind, and forget the“shoulds.”

Think about how you want things to be

Moving – a time for change

“Making Real Estate Real Easy”Whether you are thinking of “Buying” or

“Selling,” I would love to assist you with yourdecision-making. Give me a call for a

No-Cost Market Analysis of your existing home. Ouroffice is part of the Multiple Listing Service, so I

can also help you choose a new home from ALLof the currently listed houses in the area.

Dianne Kyte, GRI, ABR Realtor®651-247-0667 (Mobile)507-663-1234x27 (Office)Coldwell Banker South Metro1080 Highway 3 South, Northfield

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Consider carving a space out of your new home for thathome workout area you’ve always needed.


To get the most out of this exercise write it down andinclude as many details as you can. While you may notbe able to replicate your perfect day in real life, you canfind clues on how to use your space to support thesedreams and bring more smiles into your life on a dailybasis.

Most likely you can't quit your job to write a book, butyou can carve out a quiet corner that invites you to sitdown with paper and pencil to write. Who knowswhere it could lead! If your favorite day includes lin-gering over a cup of coffee and a Sudoku or a goodbook at a funky coffee shop, place your most comfort-able chair by a window with a great view. Add a goodreading lamp, a footstool and a small side table foryour favorite mug. Don't forget a pencil with a gooderaser!

As you begin to play withthese ideas, big or small,you will no doubt find aneed to get creative. Thinkoutside of the box! Whosays a dining room has tobe a dining room?

• One family who wanted to bring more family timeinto their busy schedules put the pool table in theformal dining room. Its accessibility not onlyprompted many spontaneous family games it turnedout to be a great way to stay connected withteenagers and their friends.

• Another couple loved the coziness of dining by thefireplace at a favorite restaurant. They came home

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Think outside the box – who says billiards have to happen ina billiards room?

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IMAGINE YOURSELF IN A STATELY HISTORIC, 5 BEDROOM VICTORIAN HOME. Think about driving into an over-sized attached garage with room for cars, bikes, workbench, and room to play on a rainy day.

Imagine the light from 7 large picture windows, high ceilings, bedrooms with transoms, large walk-in closets, lots of storage,and a 1974 dry basement, big enough for a pool table, ping pong table, work bench, bathroom and laundry.

Imagine a large, north-facing screened porch, where you can read a book in a hammock, have dinner, yourmorning coffee, or entertain friends for the evening.

Think about being able to walk to the historic downtown along the river,through Riverside Park, maybe taking a detour to the dog park, the localco-op, or to pick up a movie on the way back from grabbing an icecream cone downtown, or a glass of wine on the deck at one of thepubs on the river.

Imagine having a high school, new elementary school and new middleschool all within walking distance on bike/walking trails. Imagine livingwhere kids play Frisbee in the street, yet you’re only minutes away fromroutes out of town, north to the Twin Cities, south, east or west.

For Sale by Owner$299,900

1016 So. Lincoln St.Northfield, MN 55057

507/645-6065 or 8319

Built 1913

Lots more pictures atwww.wigleyhouse4sale.com

Realtors Welcome!

$2,000 Finder’s Fee!

one winter evening and moved their dining roomtable. You guessed it…into the living room, right bythe fireplace!

• And then there is the personal trainer who has herhome gym set up in her living room…talk aboutaccessible!

While you may not be ready to move your ping pongtable into the family room, these homeowners wereclearly in tune with what makes them happy and setup their home to make it happen. They were boldenough to break a few rules and as a result, their

homes are truly reflections of who they are and an allyin creating the lives that they love.

As you prepare to start the next chapter of life in yournew home, I encourage you to dream. Create yourspace with intention. Invite whatever brings you joyinto your home…into your life.

Combining a 29-year career inpsychology with her training ininterior redesign, Kathy’s workembraces the concept that roomsand lives can be transformed bymaking the most of what wealready have in our possession.Kathy owns and operates a re-decorating/arranging businesscalled simply…Aha!

Kathy can be reached at 952/486-1346 or throughwww.simply-aha.com

“We shape our dwellings, and afterwards

our dwellings shape us.”

-Winston Churchill


A Reputation For Results…Decades of Success!

There are some things you just can’t buy…Trust, Commitment,

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Though they may not be forsale, they are respectfully

offered by Jeanette Nelson.

Jeanette Nelson, GRI, CRSRealtor®

Your Perfect Partner® In Real EstateEmail: [email protected]

507-321-1645jeanettenelson.com

2401 Elianna Drive $229,900

1005 Greenvale Avenue $259,900

703 Hackerson Court $239,900

701 Quie Lane $279,900

10890 Farrel Court $259,900

1408 Blue Flag Court $314,900

MLS#3179784

Great price for this nearly new home in Fargaze Meadows near the east side soccer

fields. Features are: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room,spacious deck and large fenced backyard.

MLS#3231940

One-level living is possible in this spacious twinhome on

Northfield’s west side. The home has spacious living/diningroom, sunporch, large kitchen with breakfast room, mainfloor laundry and two bedrooms with private baths.

MLS#3259639

Located on a large wooded lot just off the St. Olaf College

Campus, this attractive rambler features a spacious livingroom/dining room with fireplace, updated kitchen andfoyer, main floor laundry and lower level recreation room.

MLS#3290297Outstanding modified two-story home in a newer section of

Northfield’s west side. Convenient for a commute to theTwin Cities. Has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the upperfloor, family room with fireplace, half-bath, livingroom/dining room and kitchen on the main floor.

MLS#3363379Comfortable 4-bedroomhome on a lovely rural one acre tree-lined lot in

the Bittersweet Addition located just a few miles south ofNorthfield on Co. Rd. 1. Features LL family room with gasfireplace, spacious kitchen, living room, dining room and3-season porch.

MLS#3236108

Here’s one of the quality-built Prairie Hills townhomes by Schmidt

Construction. The main floor has it all-everything for main floorliving. But then there’s the outstanding lower level withbedroom, bath, office and fantastic game room with custom-built entertainment center and buffet.

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AT A GLANCE

Major employers Products/services EmployeesMalt-O-Meal ...........................................Food processing ............................1,100

St. Olaf College .......................................Education .........................................798

Carleton College .....................................Education .........................................749

Multek Flexible Circuits, Inc. .................Flexible circuits ................................562

Northfield School District ISD #659 .....Education .........................................500

Northfield Hospital ................................General medical/surgical.................428

McLane Minnesota .................................Grocery distribution........................360

Three Links Care Center ........................Skilled nursing care faciliy ..............135

City of Northfield ...................................Government .....................................164

Allina Medical Clinic..............................Medical care .....................................163

Cub Foods ...............................................Retail.................................................150

Northfield Retirement Center................Skilled nursing care facility .............135

Cardinal CG ............................................Window glass ..................................130

Target.......................................................Retail.................................................130

Laura Baker Services Association ..........Special education.............................103

• In Dakota and Rice counties

• 45-60 minute drive todowntown Minneapolis,St. Paul and the interna-tional airport

• State highways 19 and 3intersect in Northfield andconnect the city withInterstate 35 on the westand U.S. Highway 52 onthe right.

• Population: 18,584(includes 5,000 collegestudents, 2004 census)

Helpful Resources for NorthfieldNorthfield Area Chamber of Commerce205 3rd St. W., Suite A507/645-5604www.northfieldchamber.com

CHILD CARE

Child Care & Referral, Inc126 Woodlake Drive SERochester MN 55904507/287-2020 • 800/462-1660www.c2r2.org

Rice County Social Services801 Washington St. (2nd floor)507/645-4723www.co.rice.mn.us/social

City Hall801 Washington St.507/645-8833www.ci.northfield.mn.us

Community Action Center1651 Jefferson ParkwaySuite HS 200507/664-3550www.northfieldcac.org

Community Education1651 Jefferson Parkway 507/664-3650 www.nfld.k12.mn.us/commservdiv/welcome

Community Resource Center/Senior Center1651 Jefferson Parkway507/664-3700www.ci.northfield.mn.us

Fire Department300 West 5th St.507/645-4255www.ci.northfield.mn.us/cityservices/fire

Northfield City Hospital2000 North Ave.507/646-1000www.northfieldhospital.org

Northfield Public Library210 Washington St.507/645-6606www.ci.northfield.mn.us/library

MEDIA/COMMUNITY INFO

Community blogswww.northfield.orgwww.locallygrownnorthfield.orgwww.nddc.org

KYMN (AM)/KRDS (FM) RadioPO Box 201507/645-5695

Northfield Entertainment Guide18 Bridge Square507/663-7937www.byallmeansgraphics.com

Northfield News115 5th St. W507/645-5615www.northfieldnews.com

Motor Vehicles 801 Washington St.507/645-8831www.ci.northfield.mn.us/cityservices/motorvehicle

Parks and Streets801 Washington St.507/664-3050www.ci.northfield.mn.us/parksandrec

Police Department300 West 5th St.Non-emergency: 507/645-4475Emergency: 911

Public Schools1400 Division St. S507/663-0600www.nfld.k12.mn.us

Rice County Recycling Center3800 145th St. EDundas, MN 55019507/332-6833

Rice County Social Services801 Washington St.507/645-4723

Welcome Services for You 33565 Co. 6 BlvdGoodhue, MN 55027651/923-4916

YMCA220 Division St. S507/645-0088 www.northfieldymca.org

Youth Center – The Key303 Water St. S507/663-0715www.unionofyouth.org

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