Northfield

Northfield, Minnesota is exactly what you would imagine small town America to be. Thursdays during the summer the road is closed off to cars and pedestrians can wander the streets freely. The local bank sets up a booth and gives out ice cream that you can top with the local Malt-O-Meal cereal. The shops along the street stay open longer to let participants in the fair-like atmosphere browse their shops for extended hours. People hang out in the used book store to say hello to the husband/ wife team of owners that they have known for many years. People from nearby shine up their cars and display them down the center of town. The local band plays music in an open air concert. A basic love for the community of Northfield is expressed in the faces of participants. Northfield, Minnesota is exactly what I want small town America to be. A community that loves itself and cares about its members.