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About Northfield

Northfield is a city in Dakota and Rice counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 17,147 at the 2000 census. Most of the city lies in Rice County, and only a small part of the city extends into Dakota County.Major attractions include C G W Station and Heath Creek. Among the biggest companies in Northfield are Heywood Bancshares, Inc and Northfield Bancshares, Inc.The biggest schools here are Prairie Creek Community School and St. Olaf College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Northfield is Northfield Historical Society. Famous persons from Northfield include Peter Agre.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/03 by priyaaV