On Monday, September 10, members of the NDDC Board paid a visit to the Quarterback Club in Northfield to congratulate owner Dale Finger on the 50th anniversary year of the restaurant. We had a fine time listening to stories of the restaurant’s history and taking pictures for posterity. The Quarterback Club was originally part ofContinue reading “Quarterback Club celebrates a half-century!”
Category Archives: Business Visits
Jim Bohnhoff’s years of historic signage work in downtown Northfield continues unabated
Jim Bohnhoff’s contribution to downtown Northfield’s visual appeal through his historic signage has spanned decades. Among his recent projects: three signs for the Northfield Public Library. A month ago I took photos of him and Howie Holt installing the sign at the Division St. entrance: Last week, after a mini-photo shoot of him with Library Director TeresaContinue reading “Jim Bohnhoff’s years of historic signage work in downtown Northfield continues unabated”
Smoqehouse Satisfies Eager Customers
This week I went along with a welcoming delegation from the NDDC to pay a visit to Downtown Northfield’s newest dining venue, Smoqehouse. Owners Andy and Heidi Kubes opened Smoqehouse on March 15th at 212 Division St. in the Archer House River Inn and have quickly generated a steady stream of daily patrons. Smoqehouse isContinue reading “Smoqehouse Satisfies Eager Customers”
Brick Oven Bakery’s Dean Christensen is happy with their move to Downtown Northfield
It’s been about 18 months since owner Dean Christensen moved the Brick Oven Bakery (BOB) from Professional Drive and expanded it at The Crossing in Downtown Northfield. I interviewed him last week about his rationale for the move and the results: 00:00-02:15: What about BOB (the acronym for Brick Oven Bakery)? 02:15-05:10: What was the rationaleContinue reading “Brick Oven Bakery’s Dean Christensen is happy with their move to Downtown Northfield”
NDDC Board Visits the Northfield News
NDDC Board members visited our local newspaper, the Northfield News, for the 12th monthly session of 2011. A bit of disclosure, Sam Gett, Publisher of the Northfield News, is a member of the NDDC board. The owner of the News, Huckle Publishing, Inc. / Mainstream Publications, LLC, employs about 150 people in Minnesota. There areContinue reading “NDDC Board Visits the Northfield News”