“On Monday June 7 work will begin to replace the water service to the former Jacobsen Building. As a result, parking on Division Street between 4th and 5th Streets will be prohibited until no later than Saturday June 12 at 9 am. Parking will be restored earlier if possible. Two-way traffic will continue throughout the duration of construction, but be shifted to the west side of the street. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Heidi Hamilton, Director of Public Works, City of Northfield, at 645-3009.”

This is the official notice from City Hall indicating progress in one of exciting new projects going on downtown. Lockwood Opera Company, LLC is renovating the building at 419-21 Division Street and making it ready for new retail shops on the first floor and new residential spaces on the second floor.

Please be aware of this minor disruption in traffic flow June 7-12. We want to take a moment to remind everyone that the following fine businesses in the 400 block of Division Street will be open during this time and would welcome a visit from you!

The Rare Pair Shoes and Clothing
Monarch: The Enchanted Garden – Gifts
Champion Sports – Sporting Goods
Cottage Industry Needlework Supplies and Framing
Present Perfect Gifts, Jewelry, Fine Arts, Books
Glass Garden Beading Supplies
Hogan Bros. Acoutic Cafe – Restaurant
As Time Goes By Used Books
Rocky Top Screen Printing and Embroidering
Hodge Podge que Antiques and Collectibles
Biermans Home Furnishings
Ragstock Recycled Clothing
Remember When Antiques
Antiques of Northfield Antiques with TV Lamp Museum
Aquatic Pets Pets and Supplie
Quality Bakery Baked Goods and Coffee Shop
Northfield Historical Society Historic Bank Museum and Gift Shop