April Northfield Entertainment Guide

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Happenings��2-18Theater��5Real�Estate��Special�Advertising�Section:��19-21Positively�Division�Street�� 22In�Memoriam: Vicky Wiegand�� 23April�Shorts�� 23Sports�� 24April�Gigs�� 25Clubs,�Classes�&�More�� 25Just�Curious: ��Kristine Holmgren��26-27Historic�Happenings�� 28-31Dining�� 32Advertisers’�Index�� 32

On�the�Cover:�The Northfield Historical Society’s Ole and Lena Joke Night has local jokers extraordi-naire Brad Ness and Marian Hvistendahl returning as Ole and Lena with laughable assistance from Ann Etter and Michelle Olson. Laughs kick off April �4 at 7pm.

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Eclectic�Goat�– 418 Division St. 507/786-9595 • Tu/W �0am-5pm, Th �0am-7pm, F/Sa �0am-5pm, Su ��-4pm – More than 120 artists represented. “A shop where...ART RULES!”

The�Flaten�Art�Museum/Dittmann�Center1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 507/786-3556 • stolaf.edu/depts/art/ M/Tu/W/F �0am-5pm, Th until 8pm, Sa/Su �-5pm.The Sculpture and Sounds of Ellen Fullman, Instrumen-talist – April 10-12. Fullman will construct a large stringed instrument in the Flaten Art Museum Gallery. The public is invited to drop in and watch this amazing construction. Instal-lation: 10am-12pm and 1-4pm April 10-13; performance April 13, 7pm.

Senior Show #1 – April 22-29. Featuring work by senior art majors Daniel Anderson, Nathan Bishop, Mathew Brutger, Jonathan Halquist, Kaiya Hoyer-Leitzel, Callie Knaeble, Elizabeth Koehl, Rachel Lamb, Anna Mahnke, Sheila Novak, Stephen Noyes, Jacqueline Scott, Anda Tanaka and Maren Westby. Works range from paintings and drawings to sculpture and video. Opening reception: April 22, 2-4pm with artist introductions at 2:30pm.

Northfield�Arts�Guild��304 Division St. • 507/645-8877 northfieldartsguild.org M-F �0am-5pm, Sa �0-3Watch the Art Grow – All-School Art Show – April 4-28. A vibrant showcase of Northfield’s youngest artists, from grades K-12; their work is exciting and fresh and hung floor to ceiling. See the next generation’s creativity in its first blush. Reception/Imagina-tion Celebration: April 21, 11am-3pm. A day of free art activities and performances by and for young people.

Northfield�Arts�Guild�at�Allina�Clinic 1440 Jefferson Rd. • M-T 7am-8pm, F 7am-7pm, Sa 9am-3pmClose to Home – Through April 16 – oil paintings of local interest by Marsha Kolstad Morrill Kitchel.

Paintings by Joannie Johnson – April 16-May 28.

Northfield�Historical�Society408 Division St. • 507/645-9268 M-Sa �0am-5:30pm, Su �-5:30pm The History of Telephones in Northfield – Through June 22 – discover the telecommunications history of Northfield and Dundas. Highlights include phones, switchboards, advertise-ments, tools of the telephone trade and much more from 1880 to 2011.

Northfield�Senior�Center�Gallery1651 Jefferson Pkwy. • 507/664-3700 northfieldseniorcenter.org M-F 7am-8pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Sun �0am-5pmMarlys Shirley, oil paintings and Phil Agee, wood carvings – April 2-29. Opening Reception: April 10, 5-7pm.

Kathy Miller, watercolor paintings and Tom Willis, pottery – April 30-June 3.

Paradise�Center�for�the�Arts321 Central Ave., Faribault • 507/332-7372 paradisecenterforthearts.org Tu/W/F/Sa ��-5pm, Th ��-8pm, Su/M closed.Craft Council Show: Project Upcycle – April 20-22. Two artists will represent the Paradise in the American Craft Council Exhibit. Jennifer Wolcott (Northfield) and Theresa Harsma (Owatonna). The exhibit will be at the St. Paul River Centre.

Carlander Family Gallery:Prairie’s Edge Humane Society Portraits – March 2-April 17 – paintings of adoptable animals from the Prairie’s Edge Hu-mane Society. The images of the animals represent their energy, personality and physical attributes. There are a wide variety of wonderful animals in need of your help at the humane society. This exhibit and body of work are made possible by a grant pro-vided by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council and McKnight Foundation.

Revelations and Inspirations by Richard Mittelstadt – April 20-June 5. Richard’s ambition has always been to abstract his painting subjects. However, as an observational and mechanical artist, that can be a challenge. With acrylic paints he can enthusiastically play with abstractionism – creating more colorful, expressive and whimsical forms of landscapes as well as nonobjective compositions. Opening Reception: April 20, 5-7pm.

Vranesh Boardroom Gallery:Photography by Paul Swanson – March 2-April 17 – The advent of computer manipulation and digital photography has given Swanson (a photographer since 1984) an almost endless reign of possibilities.

Israel – Macro to Panoramic by Jane Strauss – April 20-June 5. One striking impression of Israel is that it packs such a diversity of views into less than 10,000 square miles, less than 1/8 the area of Minnesota. Another is its diversity of people – it has been referred to as a “Disneyland of history and religion” – and lifestyles, with everything from Western Urban, to nomadic, to third-world, to small rural towns. During a tour-on-a-shoestring lasting six weeks, Strauss pictured both its landscape and its detail, and shares them here. Opening Reception: April 20, 5-7pm.

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Student Work – March 2-April 17 – the Center for the Arts celebrates “Youth Art Month 2012” with this exhibit highlighting the work of local school-age artists.

Student Work: Dakota Neuman – April 20-June 5. Opening Reception: April 20, 5-7pm.

Studio�Elements�16 Bridge Square 507/786-9393 studioelements.net • Th �0am-5pm, F/Sa �0am-5pm, Su ��-4pm.Fine art, unique gifts and fun junk.

Call�for�Entries:�small�WORKSNorthfield Arts Guild • Submission Deadline: May 15

This juried art exhibit opens in August. All media accepted. Must be self-contained and measure 6"x6"x��" or smaller. With two-dimensional, these dimensions must include frame. Visit northfieldartsguild.org for prospectus and application.

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TheaterPaper�DaddyApr. 13-15, 20-22; F-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Northfield Arts Guild TheaterCharlie has crafted a moderately comfortable life by renting out rooms in her Northfield home and watching her daughter grow into an ambitious young woman. She hasn’t seen her ex-husband for years…so why is she left with the responsibility of taking care of his ashes now that he’s dead? With the help of her daughter, friends and an unexpected stranger, she learns about forgiveness and what the role of “father” is today. This is the premiere production of this charming and delightfully funny contemporary drama, written by Star Tribune writer and former Northfielder, Kristine Holmgren (see Just Curious, page �0). Directed by Libby Glimsdale. Tickets: $�5 adults, $�0 students and available at 507/645-8877 or north-fieldartsguild.org.

The�Last�5�YearsApr. 13-15, 19-21; Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultWritten and composed by Jason Robert Brown and performed by the Merlin Players. In this modern musical, Jamie Wellerstein, an up-and-coming novelist, meets Cathy Haitt, a struggling stage actress. As Jamie’s career skyrockets, Cathy strives to succeed on

Broadway. Throughout the twists and turns of their love story, Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown weaves his beautiful and lyrical music. The Merlin Players veterans, Megan Proft and Paul Somers star.

Oliver�TwistApr. 27-28, May 4-5; 7:30pm ARTech This faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ second novel is an exciting, fast-moving melodrama about the adventures of an orphan redeemed from a life of cruel poverty and crime by an act of unselfish courage. Not the musical version of the novel, this is a dark tale filled with strong characters and a very physical stag-ing. Directed by Bob Gregory-Bjorklund. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 students, on sale at ARTech front desk and at the door. Seating is limited. 507/663-8806, ext. �� for more information.

Seventh�Annual�Very�Short�Play�FestivalApr. 27-28 (April 27 is family friendly), 8pm Northfield Arts Guild TheaterOriginal one act plays.

Northfield�High�School�Spring�PlayApril 28-29, May 4-5, 8pm High School Auditorium


SUNDAY,�APRIL�1

Maud�Hixson�•�1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsJazz singer originally from St. Louis Park.

Politics�and�a�Pint�•�6pmContented CowJoin in on discussions of local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For infor-mation on topics, go to contentedcow.com.

Quiz�Night�•�8pmContented CowStop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the “Winners Mug” the week following their triumph.

MONDAY,�APRIL�2

Flaten�Lecture�Series:�Art�Historian�Heather�Shirey�•�7pmDittmann 305, St. OlafShirey’s primary area of research focuses on art, politics and iden-tity construction in the African-Brazilian religion Candomblé and the position of material culture in identity politics and spiritual practices in Africa and the African Diaspora.

Northern�Roots�Session�•�7:30-9pmThe Contented CowAn informal weekly gathering of musicians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Partici-pants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Study�Hall�•�9:30pm-12amThe Contented CowThis includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house – digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes.

TUESDAY,�APRIL�3

St.�Olaf�Student�Art�Sale�Dittmann Center, Groot Gallery, St. Olaf

Acoustic�Jam�Session�•�7:30-10pmThe Contented CowEvery Tuesday night show up with your unplugged instrument of choice and jam – or just show up and listen!

WEDNESDAY,�APRIL�4

Film�Screening:�In�a�Better�World�•�7-9pmWeitz Center for Creativity Cinema, CarletonRecipient of the �0�� Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards. “In a Better World” is a Danish-Swedish drama thriller directed by the Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier and writ-ten by Anders Thomas Jensen. It tells the story of Anton, a doctor who commutes between his home and an idyllic Danish town, and his work at a Sudanese refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family face conflicts and difficult decisions regarding revenge, forgiveness and friendship. Open to the public. Presented by Carleton Off-Campus Studies and the Danish Institute for Study Abroad.

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Joe�Meyer�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern Lounge

A�Love�Electric�with�TBD�•�9pmThe Upstairs RuebA Love Electric, featuring nationally acclaimed jazz and rock guitarist Todd Clouser, is an infectious quintet in the stylings of ’70s-era electric jazz rock, based out of Minneapolis and Baja, Mexico. Their

genre-defying compositions and passionate live performances have earned the praise of musicians, critics and lovers of jazz and rock alike. The group is at the forefront of the creative music scene and has been featured in the past year at the Artists Quarter in St. Paul, the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco and The Blue Note in New York City. More at toddclouser.com.

FRIDAY,�APRIL�6

Tim�Fast�•�6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic CaféA nationally touring, finger-style guitar picking, harmonica bending, singer/songwriter. His music is infused with folk, blues and country, playing covers and original work.

Matt�&�Jake�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern Lounge

KaraokeRueb ‘N’ Stein • 9pm Castle Rock and Roll • 9pm Jesse James Lanes • 10pm

Traditional�Irish�Music�Session�•�7-9pmThe Contented CowA gathering of musicians and listeners in a relaxed, informal set-ting. Along with the music enjoy conversation, camaraderie and perhaps even a few Irish dance steps.

Alison�Rae�•�10pm-12amThe Contented CowSt. Paul-based musician “whose voice and songs come at you with all the power and hype of a falling snowflake…her talent has instantly hushed a room.” – Jim Walsh, MinnPost. Voted the Entertainment Guide’s No. � musician of �0�0.

THURSDAY,�APRIL�5

Author�Douglas�Wood�•�7pmNorthfield Public Library Meeting RoomAuthor, illustrator, musician, composer, naturalist, wilderness guide…it is hard to pin a label on Douglas Wood. Many know him best from his classic children’s books like “Old Turtle” and “Grand-dad’s Prayers of the Earth;” others from CDs or concerts or keynote presentations around the country. What connects it all is a passion to communicate in words and music the wonder and mystery to be found in the natural world and in the human story.

Matt�Arthur�&�The�Bratlanders�•�8-11pmThe Contented CowMatt Arthur and the Bratlanders play original foot-stompin’ protest songs, hollerin’ gospel blues, and classic covers from such American legends as Johnny Cash, Leadbelly, Blind Lemon Jeffer-son and Hank Williams.


SATURDAY,�APRIL�7

Meet�the�Winemaker�•�12-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsEnjoy a day of sampling wine and asking the extraordinary winemaker, Vincent Negret, all of your wine-related questions! Vincent will give guided tours of the Winery at � and 3pm and will even serve samples of the wine from the tank. The event includes complimentary light appetizers and live music by Andrew Walesch (�-5pm). Andrew performs crowd favorites of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, along with many of his own songs,

Alison�Rae�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeSt. Paul-based musician “whose voice and songs come at you with all the power and hype of a falling snowflake…her talent has instantly hushed a room.” - Jim Walsh, MinnPost. Voted the Enter-tainment Guide’s No. � musician of �0�0.

Hahn�and�the�Chee�Gwais�•�9-10:30pmThe Contented Cow

DJ�MusicCastle Rock and Roll • 9pmRueb ‘N’ Stein

Chad�&�Russell�•�9:30pmFroggy BottomsChad Johnson and Russell Franek, former front men of “Communica-tion Breakdown” playing originals and covers including the likes of Lynard Skynyrd, Van Morrison, CCR and Johnny Cash.

Alluvion�•�11pm-1amThe Contented CowThe musical brain child of long-time professional daydreamer Berndt Evenson. The purpose of Alluvion: to make music, dis-tribute it and perform it for any and all who will listen. The debut album SELF TITLED is an exploration in dark yet mellow wobbly bass synth sounds combined with melodic textures and thumping percussion.

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SUNDAY,�APRIL�8

Andrew�Walesch�•�2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsPerforms Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, along with many of his own songs.

Politics�and�a�Pint�•�6pmContented CowJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly mod-erated” open forum. For infor-mation on topics, go to contentedcow.com.


MONDAY,�APRIL�9


Study�Hall�•�9:30pm-12amThe Contented CowThis includes Peter Lynn and Terry VanDeWalker and these guys really rock the house - digging deep into obscure covers and original tunes.


Middle�School�String�Solo�and�Ensemble�Festival�•�4-9pmMiddle School Auditorium

Exhibit�Opening�Reception:�Marlys�Shirley�and�Phil�Agee��5-7pmNorthfield Senior CenterSee galleries page.





Marv�Gohman�•�8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeSwaggering, foot-stompin’, heart-pumpin’ fiddle and madcap mandolin. Wailing harp winds up breathing hard. Has opened for notable artists including Jonny Lang, Glen Frey, Maria Muldaur, Colin Rae, Sammy Kershaw, John Michael Montgomery, Delbert McClinton, Tanya Tucker, Glen Campbell, Los Lobos, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, 38 Special, Proclaimers, Al Green and Taj Mahal; Jammed with Lowen and Navarro; and sung with Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

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FRIDAY,�APRIL�13

Missota�Conference�Music�Fest�•�8am-9pmNorthfield Community Resource Center’

Michael�Loonan�•�5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsA professional piano player since �984, Loonan’s repertoire includes popular standards, contemporary classics, jazz and classical.

Ellen�Fullman�Performance�•�7pmFlaten Art Museum, St. OlafIn conjunction with “The Sculpture and Sounds of Ellen Fullman” at the Flaten Museum. See galleries page.

Theater:�Paper�Daddy�•�7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Theater:�The�Last�5�Years�•�7:30pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.

Bonnie�&�the�Clydes�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeTake a step back and resurrect songs of love, peace and flower power from the late ’60s and early ’70s. The Bonnie is Bonnie Jean

Flom. The Clydes are Bill McGrath and Scott McMillan.

Twin�Cities�Showcase:�Martin�Devaney�and�The�Mad�Ripple�•�8pm-12amThe Upstairs RuebDubbed “the mayor of St. Paul” by friends and compatriots in the Twin Cities music scene, Devaney is an accomplished singer/songwriter with five albums to his credit, each garnering more praise and attention from press and fans. Martin has been described as “a charming, bushy-haired, sweet-voiced tunesmith” by No Depression. He has quickly become known for his poetic, yet unpretentious songs and inspired live performances. More at martin devaney.com. The Mad Ripple is the musical alter-ego of Minneapolis writer/songwriter Jim Walsch, joined by a talented and eclectic mix of musicians and songwriters. The popu-lar Twin Cities musical collective recently

celebrated their fifth anniversary with a showcase performance at The Guthrie Theater. More at myspace.com/madripplemusic.

KaraokeCastle Rock and Roll • 9pm Jesse James Lanes • 10pmPaper Daddy

Martin Devaney (top) and The Mad Ripple.

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HealthFinders�Collaborative�10th��Anniversary�Gala:�A�Toast�to�10�•�6pmVintage Ballroom, FaribaultCelebrating HealthFinders in our communities. Live music by Mike Hildebrant, Lance Larson and

Barb Piper. Dinner, silent and live auction and a wine wall. Reserva-tions: $50 at healthfinders.org. For more information, call Jane at 507/646-8964.

Ole�and�Lena�Joke�Night�7-10pm�(doors�open�6:30)Grand Event Center This Northfield Historical Society annual uncensored Ole and Lena Joke Night has become so popular they’ve moved it to the Grand this year. Local

jokers extraordinaire, Brad Ness and Marian Hvistendahl, return as Ole and Lena with laughable assistance from Ann Etter and Michelle Olson. Tickets are $�0 and can be purchased at the Historical Society.

Talk:�Nightmarish�Havoc�–�Israeli-Palestinian�Conflict�•�7pmTomson Hall 280, St. OlafNorwegian surgeon Mads Gilbert saved the lives of many Palestin-ians in the �009 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Here he’ll share the “nightmaris havoc” he witnessed. For more, email [email protected].



Alluvion�•�11pm-1amThe Contented CowThe musical brain child of long-time professional daydreamer Berndt Evenson. The purpose of Alluvion: to make music, dis-tribute it and perform it for any and all who will listen. The debut album SELF TITLED is an exploration in dark yet mellow wobbly bass synth sounds combined with melodic textures and thumping percussion.


Metro�Libraries�Bus�Tour�•�9am-2pmA bus tour of the-future-is-now metro libraries. For information, contact Margit Johnson at 507/645-57�6 or [email protected].

AAUW�Program:�Dr.�Jane�Nofer�Poskanzer�•�11:30amNorthfield Golf ClubPoskanzer is a clinical child psychologist of autism and related disabilities.

David�Severson�–�A�Taste�of�Bread�•�1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsDavid Severson is a solo tribute artist who reproduces the great sounds of David Gates and BREAD using a fully orchestrated back-ground soundtrack including backup vocals and harmonies.

Relax�with�Yoga�and�Wine�•�6-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsMichele Hoffman of Bluff Country Yoga lead a 75-minute yoga class at the winery. Cost: $�0/person, includes yoga class and a glass of wine and complimentary light appetizers. Space is limited. To reserve your space, call 507/�63-7400.

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Midnight�Collision�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern Lounge

Brothers�Burn�Mountain�•�9-11pmThe Contented CowThe taste of ripe cherries and the smell of the core of fresh oak. Their music is a heightened sense of awareness wherever they go.


SUNDAY,�APRIL�15

Daniel�Switch�•�1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsAcoustic artist playing a variety of well-known covers.

Theater:�Paper�Daddy�•�2pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Theater:�The�Last�5�Years�•�2pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee theater page.

Politics�and�a�Pint�•�6pmContented CowJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For information on topics, go to contentedcow.com.

Quiz�Night�•�8pmContented CowStop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the “Winners Mug” the week following their triumph!

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MONDAY,�APRIL�16

Flaten�Lecture�Series:�Ceramist�Kip�O’Krongly�•�7pmDittmann 305, St. Olaf

Northern�Roots�Session�•�7:30-9pmThe Contented CowAn informal weekly gathering of musi-cians to play acoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic coun-tries. Participants and listeners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome.





Author:�Better�Living�Through�Economics�•�3:30pmHolland Hall 413, St. OlafEconomist John J. Siegfried, professor of economics at Vanderbilt University and secretary-treasurer of the American Economic Association, will discuss his recent book, “Better Living Through Economics: How Economists Stopped the Draft, Reduced Pollu-tion, and Made the World a Better Place.”


Alison�Rae�•�10pm-12amThe Contented CowSt. Paul-based musician “whose voice and songs come at you with all the power and hype of a falling snowflake…her talent has instantly hushed a room.” – Jim Walsh, MinnPost. Voted the Enter-tainment Guide’s No. � musician of �0�0.



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40th�Anniversary�Open�House�•�8:30am-5pmDonahue’s Greenhouse, FaribaultThis is the first of a three-day event. Register for prizes. Refresh-ments will be served. Saturday and Sunday’s event includes “Creat-ing the Perfect Container Garden,” (see April �� description).

Gallery:�Imagination�Celebration�•�11am-3pmNorthfield Arts GuildSee gallery page.

Exhibit�Opening�Receptions:�Richard�Mittelstadt,�Jane�Strauss�and�Dakota�Neuman�•�5-7pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee galleries page.

Barb�Piper�•�5-7pmThe Contented CowModern folk, vocals/guitar with influences from Hoagy Carmichael, The Beatles and Bon-nie Raitt to Susan Tedeschi, Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls. Fronts the blues/rock band, Top Shelf and performs with a Faribault musical theater group at Paradise Center for the Arts.

Daniel�Choma�&�Jason�Roberts�•�6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic CaféA singer/songwriter duo, with banjo, guitar and keyboard, as well as a variety of other instru-ments. Acoustic blues to country. Fun for the whole family.



Matthew�Griswold�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeAcoustic/folk rock/pop.

Shoot�Lucy�•�9-11:30pmThe Contented CowTwin-Cities-based rock band.



Healthy�Kids�Day�–�Take�on�Summer�•�9am-12pmBridgewater ElementaryLiving healthier can be easy for the entire family. Join the North-field YMCA to find out how keeping kids active in play and learn-ing this summer can make a difference.

Exhibit�Reception:�Imagination�Celebration�•�11am-3pmNorthfield Arts GuildSee galleries page.

Wake-Robin�•�12-1pmBittersweetWake-Robin is John Hanson and Brad Easterson playing live acoustic music, mostly Celtic. Traditional American music, too, including Civil War tunes.

40th�Anniversary�Open�House�•�12-5pmDonahue’s Greenhouse, FaribaultThis is the second of a three-day event. Register for prizes. Refresh-ments will be served. Saturday and Sunday’s open house includes “Creating the Perfect Container Garden.” Let one of Donahue’s knowledgeable staff help you create your perfect container garden to be enjoyed the whole season. Bring in your favorite container or select one at Donahue’s. Potting stations will be set up throughout the store, staffed with knowledgeable Donahue’s employees to help you create your perfect container. Expert advice and potting soil will also be offered the first two days. You pay only for your plants. Limit two containers per customer.

The�Average�Janes�•�1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThe Average Janes are back by popular demand. They sing a wide variety of music from the ’70s to today as well as little country…without the twang.

David�Severson�–�A�Taste�of�Bread�•�5-8pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsSeverson is a solo tribute artist who reproduces the great sounds of David Gates and BREAD using a fully orchestrated background soundtrack including backup vocals and harmonies.

Tuition�Daddies�•�6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic CaféA Hogan Brothers favorite, the jazzy tunes of the Tuition Daddies provide a fun evening of music.


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Potluck�&�The�Hotdishes�•�8-10pmThe Contented Cow

Northfield�Showcase:�The��Counterfactuals�and�The�Rice�County�Roosters�•�8pm-12amThe Upstairs RuebThe Counterfactuals, voted Northfield’s Best Band in �0�0, are Carleton profes-sors Daniel Groll, Jason Decker and Andy Flory, along with St. Olaf professor Mike Fuerstein. Delivering golden pop nuggets with a lively dose of twang, The Counter-factuals are currently recording their debut release. Find them at facebook.com/the counterfactuals. The very popular River County Roosters, featuring Michael Mor-ris and his band, archive “the hits” from yesteryear and today, reinventing those radio classics with their unique and lovely alt-country stylings.

Mike�Pattison�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern Lounge

DJ�MusicCastle Rock and Roll • 9pm


40th�Anniversary�Open�House�12-5pmDonahue’s Greenhouse, FaribaultThis is the third of a three-day event. See April �� description.

Wine�and�Dessert�Pairing�•�1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsAward-winning wine paired with delicious, local desserts. Live music by Lingua Luna (�-4pm), a Minneapolis-based contem-porary folk trio. Their music stems from classical training and improvisation, often with beautiful acoustic harmonies.

Art�Exhibit�Reception:�Senior�Art�#1�2-4pmFlaten Museum, St. OlafSee galleries page.

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Politics�and�a�Pint�•�6pmContented CowJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly mod-erated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com.






Great�Northfield,�Minn.�Book�Raid�•�5-10pmNorthfield Ice ArenaFirst of a five-day event. Round up your favorite books at this annual mega used book sale. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Hos-pital Cancer Care Infusion Center.



Great�Northfield,�Minn.�Book�Raid�•�9am-9pmNorthfield Ice ArenaSecond of a five-day event. See April �4 description.



High�School/Middle�School�Jazz�Band�Concert�•�7:30-10pm

Great�Northfield,�Minn.�Book�Raid�•�9am-9pmNorthfield Ice ArenaThird of a five-day event. See April �4 description.Middle School Auditorium

Midnight�Collision�•�8-11pmThe Contented Cow

Marv�Gohman�•�8:30-11pmThe Tavern LoungeHeart-pumpin’ fiddle, madcap mandolin and wailing harp winds up breathing hard. Has opened for notable artists including Jonny Lang, Glen Frey, Maria Muldaur, Colin Rae, Sammy Kershaw, John Michael Montgomery, Delbert McClinton, Tanya Tucker, Glen Campbell, Los Lobos, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, 38 Special, Proclaimers, Al Green and Taj Mahal; Jammed with Lowen and Navarro; and sung with Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger.


Great�Northfield,�Minn.�Book�Raid�•�9am-9pmNorthfield Ice ArenaFourth of a five-day event. See April �4 description.

Carey�Langer�•�5-7pmThe Contented CowA solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, to Rick Springfield, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World, plus original music.

Daniel�Lohmann�&�Madelyn�Hartke�•�6-8pmHogan Brothers Acoustic CaféAn indie student duet with guitar, tight harmonies and skillful playing.

Theater:�Oliver�Twist�•�7:30pmARTechSee theater page.

Theater:�Seventh�Annual�Very�Short�Play�Festival�•�8pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page – this is the family friendly of the two nights.

Sasha�Mercedes�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeA chick-singer, guitarist and songwriter from the shores of Lake Superior. Her songs are filled with honesty and substance and sung with passion. Topics like brothels, one-night stands and transves-tites are not taboo for this edgy yet charming northern gal. She has traveled from coast to coast and abroad, performing and drawing inspiration for the material in her brilliantly crafted compositions, and has shared the stage with Dar Williams, Tracy Bonham, Guy Davis, Pete Seeger and others.

Comedian�C.�Willi�Myles�•�8pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultC Willi Myles returns to the Paradise on his Midwest Theater Tour. Willi tells funny non-offensive stories and jokes, giving a unique spin to life’s everyday challenges. Performing across the country and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at the Apollo Theater in New York City. He has opened for many top musical and comedy acts and performs regularly on cruise ships, at casinos and in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Referred to as “America’s Everyday Comedian.” Tickets: $�7 members, $�� non-members.



Great�Northfield,�Minn.�Book�Raid�•�8am-3pmNorthfield Ice ArenaLast of a five-day event. See April �4 description. $4 bag sale �-3pm.

Northfield’s�Perennial�Earth�Day�Celebration�•�12-5pmOutside UCC ChurchFor more information, contact Mary Jo Cristofaro, 65�/�08-830� or [email protected].


Michael�Loonan�•�2-5pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsLoonan, a professional piano player since �984, performs popular standards, contemporary classics, jazz and classical. A great piano player and singer, to boot.

Theater:�Oliver�Twist�•�7:30pmARTechSee theater page.

Theater:�Seventh�Annual�Very�Short�Play�Festival�•�8pmNorthfield Arts Guild TheaterSee theater page.

Theater:�High�School�Spring�Play�•�8pmHigh School AuditoriumSee theater page.

Norwegian�Cowboy�•�8-11:30pmThe Tavern LoungeOld-school country, ’80s rock, alt-country and alt-rock. Songs you don’t want to admit you like. Not really a cowboy.



Joel�Kachel�•�1-4pmCannon River Winery, Cannon FallsThis original singer/songwriter with an engaging stage presence and lively music.

An�Afternoon�of�Barbershop�•�4pmParadise Center for the Arts, FaribaultWell known for their perfect harmonies and award-winning quartets, the Lakelander Barbershop Chorus performs its precision

four-part harmonies for all ages. Alongside the region’s best quartets you will take a musical journey around the old barbershop pole. Tickets: $�5 members, $�9 nonmem-bers, $8 children under ��.

I�Cantanti�and�Le�Donne�•�7:30pmBethel Lutheran ChurchA concert of choral music chosen to celebrate Spring emerging from Winter. Music of Marenzio, Morley, Grieg, Heise, Paulus, Kallman, Daley, Wetzler, Rodgers and a new composition, “lo son la Primavera,” by director Wayne Kivell. A free-will exit offering will be taken.

Politics�and�a�Pint�•�6pmContented CowJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly mod-erated” open forum. For topics, go to contentedcow.com.

Theater:�High�School�Spring�Play�•�8pmHigh School AuditoriumSee theater page.

Quiz�Night�•�8pmContented CowStop in anytime to sign up for this four-person team competition; prizes and the winning team may drink from the “Winners Mug.”




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Begin by making notes of where the upcoming open houses are in your target area; these are listed in Realtors’ websites, as well as the newspaper and often on yard signs of the homes up for sale. Make a plan: hit every home in a region, or pick one neighborhood one weekend, another the next. And don’t be afraid to push the enve-lope; if you’ve never really thought of a ranch home, for instance, now is the time to check a few out – you may decide that this is a style you like, after all. Wear comfortable shoes (but be prepared to take them off at the door; many homeowners prefer shoeless visi-tors), carry a notebook to list features you want to be on look out

for, and don’t forget to bring an open mind – you never know what will hit your hot button.

Above all, when you’re greeted by the real estate agent, ask questions. Realtors know the market well – that’s why they’re Realtors – and are the best resource for questions both general and specific. You might ask how homes are selling this spring – what is his/her advice is before listing your own home? How long are properties staying on the market? What bells and whistles are buyers looking for?

A few words of advice can jump start your own search. It’s a great way to get to know a little about the realtor, and how you connect. And maybe – just maybe – you’ll come out of an open house with the agent who’s right for you; after all, you got to see him/her in action!

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Hunter S. Thompson once called the music business the place where “thieves and pimps run wild.” It’s always been a dirty indus-try, but it’s also one that’s undergone a transformation during the last decade. As the internet has shrunk the world, so has it made the monolithic record company a relic. Today, there are thousands of independent record companies who find and release artistically vital and commercially viable music and, while there’s still a lot of low standards and practices in the industry, the door has opened to people who truly have the artists’ best interests at heart.

Which brings us to an apartment above Bridge Square in North-field. This is the home of Michael Morris. Michael does just about everything a guy can do to make money in the music business. He’s a talented musician and a great song-writer who plays in multiple bands (around here, you might have heard of the Rice County Roosters or Dewi Sant). He’s a music producer and promoter. And he’s the head of one of those upstart “indie” labels, Plastic Horse Records. It’s the little company that might actually change the world, and that’s a direct reflection of Michael’s personality. “Growing up, the music that has always appealed to me was music that I felt was honest. Not somebody trying to write a hit, but somebody trying to tell me something that they feel. To me, that’s true art. That’s the kind of music we want to help people put out.”

Keep in mind that Morris isn’t some bedraggled hippie whose only business acumen comes from selling incense in the parking lot of a Grateful Dead show. After he graduated from St. Olaf College, he spent six years working for a major advertising agency in Min-neapolis. He’s seen American capitalism and the big corporate

machine from the inside out. But it was a world he wasn’t neces-sarily taught to accept. “My dad grew up as a poor farmer, and he always had this sort of – not suspicious – but informed distrust of big companies.

“He explained it to me once when he got a job offer that would have paid him more money than he’d been making. He turned it down. I asked why, and he said ‘because that company takes money away from farmers.’ That’s how I feel about business. I’m not naïve, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the record company taking a percentage of a record. But I think the creators of the product should be getting the money. I have a business model set up that funnels money to the performers. All of my friends that are on labels tell me that this won’t work, and that I can’t take such a small percentage of the records we’re releasing. But, I really think things should be this way. If it fails, it fails, and if it needs to be adjusted along the way, we’ll do it.

“But, I’m not interested in compromising my values because people say it can’t work.”

It’s that Midwestern work ethic – an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work – that, in part, drew him back to Northfield. “There would be obvious reasons to be in Seattle, or Portland, or Minneap-olis. I just really want the ethos of the way business is handled to be �00 percent reflected in the art we make. If you want a record label

to be about heart and honesty and hard work and respect for each individual’s uniqueness, then what better

place to headquarter than Northfield? In a lot of ways, because of the colleges, we’re far more connected to the entire globe than any other Min-nesota town of our size. So, you have

a town with a bunch of resources, but it’s a small town that doesn’t have a bunch of

distractions. The bands on Plastic Horse want to work. We take on bands that are serious about making music, that aren’t

on some ego trip and aren’t playing as an excuse to drink beers. We want to be defined by making music that we believe in, and by put-ting our own elbow grease into promoting it. We want to connect to the rest of the world. And we want to have a good place to come home to. Northfield filled the list for everything I wanted.”

He says that he’s been rewarded for coming to Northfield by the support and encouragement he receives from people in town, which is hardly surprising. It’s hard not to root for this to work. If the Plastic Horse model is nurtured, and allowed to operate under Morris’ philosophy, then who knows what could happen? One major hit from this little company could change the way the music business works.

His goals aren’t quite that grandiose, however.

“If a band gets famous, that’s welcome. But there are a lot of bands from Minnesota over the years who worked hard and influenced culture even though they didn’t have the comforts of fame and fortune supporting them. They must have been making records and playing shows for other reasons and finding ways to make their music without big label and radio support. I admire that, and I think that’s what artists should be willing to do. But if any or all of the Plastic horse bands get famous while living working and creat-ing that way- well, that might be great.”

It might be, indeed.

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RememberingVicky�Wiegand

Musician Vicky Wiegand died in rural Downing, Wisconsin, on March 4, �0�� after having lived with metastatic breast cancer for �5 years.

From her teen years on, Wiegand has played bass. She was the bass player for the Northfield-based Zillionares.

She loved playing and found music with good friends to be the best possible medicine. She was a left-handed player. Zillionaires guest guitarist, Peter Nelson, said “her unique way of looking

at life could be seen watching her play – kind of backwards and upside down.”

She was a multi-talented artist, builder, teacher, gardener, mother, partner and friend who will be missed by many.

She is survived by life partner, Terri Golen, chil-dren, grandchildren, a sister and a niece.

Memorials suggested to: Farmer to Farmer Guatemalen Educational Fund PO Box 303 Glenwood City 540�3 or farmertofarmer.org

How�waterproof�is�your�heart?Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist had very little of the songs and sunshine the musical was made of, and ARTech brings the exciting and fast-moving melodrama to life in all its dark and powerful origi-nal glory, opening April �7. A faithful adaptation of the classic novel, this story about an orphan redeemed from a life of poverty by an act of unselfishness is directed by ARTech’s own Bob Gregory-Bjorkland and features the kind of young talent this town spoils us with on a regu-lar basis. Get your tickets soon – seating is limited. For more information, call 507/663-8806.

Anna,�get�yer�glamor�onWho among us doesn’t, in our secret hearts, wish for a day – just one day – where we can sit back and get pampered? Oh, and a do-over would be nice: new hairdo, makeup – an altogether updated look. A massage. Some clothes shopping – on sale, naturally. And then having captured on film this fleeting moment of perfection, so we can remind ourselves how good we can look when we feel just as fine. Well, that day is here; join the other weary beauty pilgrims at Anna’s Closet on Saturday, April �8, from 9-5 for the whole works – including a photo shoot through Picture This, a studio that makes every side your good one. For information and appointment bookings call 507-645-�539 or 6��-53�-9565. Then sit back and say, aaaaaaaaahhhhh.

Art�in�motion,�in�all�its�sound�and�beautyIt’s a singular act: for several morning hours each on April �0, ��, �� and �3, award-winning instrumentalist Ellen Fullman will build a room-sized stringed instrument at the Flaten Art

Museum Gallery at St Olaf. On April �3 at 7 pm, she will perform on it. Be part of this journey by watching the construction, and/or listening to its beautiful results. For more information call 507-646-3556 or go to stolaf.edu/collections/flaten. And enjoy.

Send us your shorts! (keep ‘em brief) Send to [email protected] by mid-month.

More�fun�than��a�plateful�of�lutefiskSo, ya, didja’ hear about the one where Ole…? Betcha did, but you probably didn’t hear it told as well. Join Brad Ness and Marion Hvistendahl – Ole and Lena extraordinaire – at the Grand Event Center on Saturday, April �4, for the Histori-cal Society’s annual homage to whom some claim are Minnesota’s own Adam and Eve (but a little more covered up, dontcha know). Ann Etter and Michelle Olson provide grin-worthy side-kickery. The show begins at 7; your sides should stop hurting the following Tuesday. For more information, go to northfieldhistory.org.

Spring�is��springing�all�aroundAlthough you’ve been mowing your grass since Groundhog Day, spring has

actually just arrived and with that, the 40th anniversary Open House at Donahue’s Greenhouse is here to make sure you enter the season ready. Join the folks at this Faribault bastion of green thumb-ery from April �0-�� for refreshments, prize registration, and the oppor-tunity to create your perfect container garden (April �� and ��). The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you select just the right combination of plants. For more information, call 507/334-7�56 or go to donahuesgreenhouse.com. Happy Spring. Again. Still.

By Felicia Crosby


S P O RTS the home games…

Thursday,�April�5Softball – Raiders Girls vs. Fariblt, 4:�5pmbaSeball – Raiders Boys vs. Austin, 4:30pm

Monday,�April�9Softball – Raiders Girls vs. Chanhassen,

4:30pm

Thursday,�April�12baSeball – Raiders Boys vs. Farmington,

4:30pm

Saturday,�April�14baSeball – Raiders Boys vs. Red Wing, 4pm

Tuesday,�April�17Softball – Raiders Girls vs. Academy of

Holy Angels, 4:30pm

Thursday,�April�19teNNiS – Raiders Boys vs. New Prague,

4:�5pmSoftball – Raiders Girls vs. Shakopee,

4:30pm

Monday,�April�23baSeball – Raiders Boys vs. New Prague,

4:30pm

Wednesday,�April�25Softball – Raiders Girls vs. Chaska,

4:30pm

Thursday,�April�26Golf – Raiders Boys Invitational, �pmSoftball – Raiders Girls vs. Red Wing,

4:30pm


Cannon�River�Woodcarving�Club�– 507/339-0336 Third Monday of the month, 7pm, Ivan Whillock Studio, Faribault

Coffee�with�a�Geek�– mrjst.com/coffee_with_a_geek.html, 507/581-3346 –�Saturdays, 9-11am, Bittersweet Cafe – a weekly program presented by Mr. JST Technology Consulting offering simple diagnosis, troubleshooting and discussion of technology issues in a comfortable setting.

Cub�Scout�Pack�300�– 612/490-4048, www.cubs300.org

Glass�Garden�Beads�Beading Class – 507/645-0301 First and third Mondays

Just�Food�Co-op�– 507/650-0106 – Mondays: Knitting Night, 7-9pm, 507/645-6331 – knit, chat, share ideas and get help.

MOMS�Club�– [email protected] – First Wednesday of each month, 10am, St. Peter’s Church. If you are a full-time or part-time stay-at-home mom, this club may be for you. MOMS Club is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, an organization dedicated to providing support and a sense of community for stay-at-home moms.

Northfield�Arts�Guild�– 507/645-8877 – Find classes for kids and adults at www.northfieldartsguild.org.

Northfield�Buddhist�Meditation�Center�–�Children’s Circle Class (ages 3-9) – Sundays, 3-4pm – Children and their parents meditate, do yoga and learn about Buddhism in a fun, peaceful atmosphere of exploration. Everyone welcome.

Book Study Group: Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, by Karen Armstrong – April 26, 7:30pm. Meets every fourth Thursday of every month.

Northfield�Community�Resource�Center�– Preventative Health Screening – April 14, 9am-5pm. Contact Life Line Screening, 888/653-644�, advance registration required.

Northfield�Public�Library�– 507/645-6606 First Steps Early Literacy Center, Mon, Fri and Sat, 10-2pmPatty Cake Infant Lapsit, Tue, 10-11amToddler Rhyme Time, Tue, 1pm and Wed, 10-11amPreschool Story & Craft Time, Thu, 10-11am

Clubs,�Classes�and�More…Northfield�Public�Library�(continued)

Photo Scanning Workshop – April 28, 1-3pm. Learn basic techniques of scanning photographs and then sharing them with family and friends. Sponsored by the Northfield History Collaborative. Bring photos and have as many of them scanned as time allows. Free, but registration required for this limited-seating workshop. Call 507/645-�80� by April �5.

Northfield�Public�Schools�Community�Services�– 507/664-3649

Northfield�Senior�Center�– www.northfieldseniorcenter.org 507/664-3700 – Programs for active older adults in a pre-mier fitness facility with an indoor pool and certified fitness instructors. Bike club, hiking trips, ping pong, nutrition talks, art classes, writing classes, card groups, dining center, fitness classes and more.

Northfield�Yarn�– 507/645-1330 – Open Stitching, third Thursday of each month, 6-8pm. Bring a project and share in the fun. Free.

Paradise�Center�for�the�Arts�– 507/332-7372 Find art-related classes for kids and adults at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org. Precious Metal Clay – A New Art Medium, April 21, 10am-4pm. If you can work with Play-doh this is the class for you. Start with precious metal clay and finish with pieces of jewelry that are 99.9 percent pure silver. The clay is rolled, shaped and textured to make pendants and earrings. Students will get the opportunity to set stones into their pieces. The process will in-clude dehydration, kiln firing, polishing and patina application. Bring creativity and a lunch. Adults and teens. $4� members, $54 non-members, $45 for supplies.

River�Bend�Nature�Center, 507/332-7151 – classes and activi-ties at www.rbnc.org.

Time Travel – History Tours of River Bend – Join a naturalist for a journey back in time to discover the history of the land. Travel is by golf cart. Tours last �.5 hours and can accommo-date up to five people. Call to schedule. Donations welcome.

VFW�–�Sundowners�Car�Club – First Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm. Anyone who has an interest in street rods, cus-toms, antiques, special interest or foreign is welcome to attend.

A Love Electric ................................5 – RuebAcoustic Jam Session ......... Tuesdays – CowAlluvion ......................................7, �3 – CowAverage Janes ..................�� – Cannon FallsBonnie & the Clydes .................�3 – TavernBrothers Burn Mountain ............. �4 – CowChad & Russell ................................7 – FrogDaniel Choma ..................�0 – Hogan BrosCounterfactuals ........................... �� – RuebMartin Devaney .......................... �3 – RuebTim Fast ..............................6 – Hogan BrosEllen Fullman ...........................�3 – St. OlafMarv Gohman .....................��, �6 – TavernMatthew Griswold.....................�0 – TavernHahn and the Chee Gwais ..............7 – CowMadelyn Hartke ................�7 – Hogan Bros

High School/Middle School Jazz .................. �6 – Middle School

Maud Hixson ....................� – Cannon FallsI Cantanti & Le Donne ..............�9 – BethelJoel Kachel .......................�9 – Cannon FallsLakelander Barbershop Chorus .............. �9 – Paradise

Carey Langer ................................. �7 – CowLingua Luna ....................�� – Cannon FallsDaniel Lohmann ..............�7 – Hogan BrosMichael Loonan .......�3, �8 – Cannon FallsMad Ripple .................................. �3 – RuebMatt & Jake ..................................6 – TavernMatt Arthur & the Bratlanders ......5 – CowSasha Mercedes ..........................�7 – TavernJoe Meyer .....................................5 – TavernMidnight Collision ..�4 – Tavern, �6 – CowNorthern Roots Session ....Mondays – Cow

Norwegian Cowboy ..................�8 – TavernMike Pattison ............................... �� – RuebBarb Piper ..................................... �0 – CowPotluck & the Hotdishes .............. �� – CowAlison Rae .................... 4 – Cow, 7 – TavernRice County Roosters.................. �� – RuebJason Roberts ....................�0 – Hogan BrosAnne Sawyer ................................7 – TavernDavid Severson .........�4, �� – Cannon FallsShoot Lucy .................................... �0 – CowStudy Hall ..........................Mondays – CowDaniel Swtich ..................�5 – Cannon FallsTraditional Irish Music . Wednesday – CowTuition Daddies ................�� – Hogan BrosWake-Robin ........................�� – BittersweetAndrew Walesch ............7, 8 – Cannon fallsDouglas Wood ............................5 – Library

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KristineHolmgrenBy Felicia Crosby

Words. Kristine Holmgren knows them well, and they are her friends. And through her witty, irreverent and ultimately thoughtful words, many of us know Kristine. Whether we’ve heard her on NPR’s “All Things Considered” where she was a frequent commentator, read her works in a number of collections, which include the award-winning In the Company of Women or her columns in top newspapers from the Los Angeles Times to the Chicago Tribune to the Boston Globe to her regular spot at the

Star Tribune, Kristine’s words have challenged our opinions and comforted our souls. An ordained Presbyterian pastor “before it was

cool,” Kristine has been a pio-

neer, both through pen and pulpit. And now you can see Kristine – or, rather, see her words come alive on stage – in the play “Paper Daddy” opening at the Northfield Arts Guild on April �3. This once-upon-a-time Northfielder (yes, she was!) brings us all home through one woman’s journey to let go, move on, find forgiveness and feel the joy and love in life. Wise words.

Shaping Minnesota: I was raised in Minnesota – grew up in St. Paul. Yes. Minnesota gives me all (and I mean ALL) my material. We (Minnesotans, I mean) are fascinating to me.

Minnesota Nice: all that it’s cracked up to be?

I get it. I get it to the bone marrow. I moved to California during my hippie years (�969-�97�), came home and TOTALLY saw what “outsiders” see. Minnesotans are home-based, home-loving, family-focused people. It’s hard to break through. It’s even harder in small towns.

A writing child: The Pioneer Press published an essay I wrote when I was seven years old. Yes. I was a “writing” child. On family vacations, I sat in the back seat writing short stories. My basement is full of notebooks I filled with poems and stories – all my life I’ve been a writer.

But a writer does not necessarily a reader make: I didn’t become a reader until my 30s. I’ve written forever – never,


ever experienced “writer’s block” – but, unlike many other writers, I do not come to this through a love for reading. I love writing.

Which came first – the pen or the calling to the cloth? Always a writer – I identified the ministry as an avenue for my desire to change the world through the ideas I share from the pulpit, my writing.

Working at “All Things Considered”: I “worked” there from here. I sent them my material. They put me on the air.

Most unusual columnist experience: I had a “stalker” – a rabid, bat-s**t crazy Roman Catholic fanatic who threatened my life and the life of my children. I wrote about it for the STRIB and CBS came to Northfield to interview me about the experience.

On “Paper Daddy”: The play is about a woman, trying her best to “make-a-go” of a des-perate, lonely, and frightening situation. A woman who (like me) perceived herself as too old for love, too tired for humor or fun. A woman who (like me) rented rooms in her home to help pay the

mortgage – and who discovered (much to her surprise) that she began to care about the people who lived with her. A woman who needed to put away the past, accept that she is lovable and worthy – in order to move forward.

I lived in Northfield from �98� through �00�…(and)... I set my new play in Northfield because that is where my ghosts live.

Will anyone here recognize him/herself in the play? Absolutely. Absolutely. Absolutely. If they don’t, they’re not paying attention.

Your third play, “Sweet Truth” is also based in town. What kind of character is Northfield – hero or villain? Northfield changed a great deal since �00�. When I lived there, however, it was a difficult place to be “divorced.” It was a difficult place to speak openly in opposition to some of the town “char-acters” – certain hardware store owners, mayors, state senators. My home was vandalized by the son of a prominent Northfield politician. Part of the vandalism was the dumping of the family garbage in my car and on my grass. I had incontrovertible evidence of this… and nothing was done.

And something(s) that people who think they know you, don’t: I don’t think many folks know I was the Chaplain at Macalester College, the only child in my family to graduate high school, the youngest in a line of siblings spanning two decades. I’m not sure people know that my dad was a linotype operator at the Pioneer Press – and that I got my love of writing from the old newspaper men he introduced me to.


children at the state institution came to Baker with their concerns that their children were “too capable to be confined in a home for the feeble-minded, and yet not possessing sufficient ability to compete with average individuals in public schools and to progress in the usual manner.” Baker’s own observations had led her to believe that these children could be educated in a proper nurturing, yet challeng-ing and progressive environment and, aided by parents, she started a boarding school in �897 in Minneapolis. Searching for space in a more rural area, she moved her school to Northfield the following year to a large house with six acres on the eastern edge of town.

Baker lived with her students at �� Oak Street during the first �9 years of the school, along with housekeepers, house mothers and teachers. The Northfield News of June �7, �905, wrote approv-ingly of the “thorough work” being done there, as seen in an open house given by the private school: “Unbounded admiration and wonder was expressed at the skill and attainments of the pupils.” The article noted that individual training was given by four teachers from kindergarten to 8th grade in reading, spelling, writing, language, geography, arithmetic, physiology and history with special attention given to “articulation and the development of language.” Two evenings each week were said to be devoted to dancing, two to gymnastic activities, two to singing, with chapel on Sundays. The guests saw the children busily engaged in sewing, lace making and basketry

(copying Indian and old colonial bead patterns). The students presented a program of dance, song and “winding of the May pole” for the guests. The story concluded, “Northfield is indeed fortunate in having such a school and every citizen takes pride in it.”

“Doing Splendid Work” was the headline of a June �5, �9�0, Northfield News story about another program and exhibit of work at the school. “Miss Baker is the soul of the institution” but “mod-estly gives credit” to her teachers,” said the writer. Baker proudly announced she had been invited to commencement exercises at the University of Minnesota for a young man who had been a pupil for three years.

The Laura Baker School, with 35 students and seven teachers, was incorporated in �9�9 in order to provide for its perpetuation. The school then faced a tax battle in �9�0. The question was whether the school was entitled to be classified as an institution of learn-ing and thus exempt from property taxes – or were the children merely taken care of in a custodial fashion? On Oct. �, �9�0, the Northfield News gave Judge A.B. Childress’ emphatic decision: “The work done and benefits accomplished by the ‘Baker School’ are of inestimable value to the state. Not alone in the matter of lightening our burdens of taxation, but this school lifts many children from a condition of darkness into light and from a condition little above the animal to that of cheerful, happy, human beings. In my judg-ment no greater benefit could be conferred upon the state.” The verdict: exempt from taxation.

The school was flourishing. Contributing to its success were activi-ties such as dramatics, glee club, square, tap and ballroom danc-ing and band. (Baker’s philosophy was that singing, dancing and percussion would open minds to further learning.) In �9�7 the Baker School bought a cottage at Roberds Lake that had been leased the year before from St. Mary’s school of Faribault. Each summer the school packed up for six to eight enjoyable weeks of swimming,

HISTORICHAPPENINGS

NORTHFIELD STYLE

By Susan Hvistendahl

Who�Was�Laura�Baker?Northfield could hardly have been more welcoming. It was front page news when the Northfield News announced on June �8, �898, that “Miss Baker’s boarding school for nervous and backward children” on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis was to be “removed to Northfield” to the “fine and commodi-ous Wilcox property” at the head of 3rd Street. On July �6, the News spoke of Laura Baker’s prepara-tions for the Sept. � opening of “the only private school of its kind in the Northwest,” concluding, “Miss Baker is to be congratulated in the selection she has made for its location.”

The name “Laura Baker” is still familiar to North-fielders ��4 years later through the Laura Baker Services Association, which last month was honored as Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. But just who was Laura Baker? And is it true that her spirit haunts the facility that bears her name?

Laura Baker was born in Chariton, Iowa, on April �0, �859. Maggie Lee wrote in the Northfield News of Jan. �8, �994, “Miss Baker came from a family of activists, described by some as ‘liberal, open, even kind of wild-minded!’” Baker’s first teaching position was for seven years at the Glenwood Asylum for Feeble Minded Children in Iowa, followed by �� years as principal at the Faribault State School for the Feeble Minded.

An account in the �938 issue of Women’s Almanac (“a book of facts for, by and about women of distinction”) said that some parents of

The original Laura Baker School at 211 Oak Street.


boating, fishing, games and steak fries which contin-ued into the �980s.

Progress continued when plans were announced in August of �9�8 to build a two-story brick dormitory (Margaret Graves Hall) on the campus to house between �8 and �0 pupils. Baker designed homelike living rooms with two-room suites sharing a bathroom, conditions unheard of in institutional multi-bed facilities. In September of �9�8 the C.M. Buck mansion (to be called “Buckeye Hall”) in Farib-ault was purchased by Baker in association with Ruby Andregg, who would run the new school for �� pupils.

By the end of �937, the Laura Baker School had 50 students, �0 teachers, 8 house mothers and �� other employees. The headline of the Northfield News of July �, �938, said it all: “Vision and Abil-ity Mark Progress of Baker School; Laura Baker, Founder, Proves Educational Ideal With Notable Results.” By then a total of 350 pupils had enjoyed the “homelike atmosphere” and “advanced educational practices,” with the “sympathetic spirit of its founder permeating the entire institution.” (By the time of the 75th anni-versary in in �973, the estimate had doubled to 700 pupils who had been aided by the school.)

In her Jan. �8, �994, story, Maggie Lee wrote of Laura Baker: “Miss Baker was a tall woman with regal carriage and, during many of her Northfield years, was crowned with snow-white hair. She was described as firm, desirous of perfection, yet patient and able to lavish love on her charges.” A student once gave her the nickname “Old Hawkeye,” a nod to her Iowa roots but, as Lee said, “also because she kept very close watch over her beloved charges.”

When Ruth Otis, a teacher at the school for 50 years, was starting out, she asked Baker apprehensively, “How will I teach these chil-dren?” Baker replied, “Just like you would a normal child. Of course – it will be a slower process, and you won’t always see results.” Otis said, “She was strict. I was sort of afraid of her when I first came. But she had a soft spot for the children – they came first always.”

In �938, when Baker was 79 years old, Baker’s niece and namesake Laura Baker Millis moved to Northfield and began to take over the

Margaret Graves Hall on the Laura Baker campus. Laura Baker (far left) with students at a Thanksgiving celebration.


educational work at the school, with her hus-band Henry (Harry) Millis handling business management. Baker’s niece was a graduate of the National Kindergarten College of Evanston, Illinois, and quite prepared to continue her aunt’s work.

Laura Baker lived across the street from the Oak Street school and kept a keen interest in the school as she aged. She also reaped accolades for its long and continuing success. A parent wrote to Baker in �94�, “Since happiness comes from making others happy you should be the happiest person in the world. You stand ahead of anyone I have ever known for example of doing for others.” At the time of the 50th anniversary in �947, when the school counted 53 residents, 9 teachers, 8 housemothers and �� other employees, Baker was still active at age 87.

Toward the end, Baker looked back with satisfaction on her life’s work as she expressed her philosophy: “A pupil needs to wonder about a thing in order to learn about it. If one approach doesn’t bring a response, another must be tried to open up an interest. It is neces-sary to begin where the child is and to go on from there with the very next step.” She spoke of several children who were carried in by their parents and “have learned to run and dance,” others who were “unable to speak intelligibly” and “have learned to read out loud and sing” and still others who went on to be self-supporting. Three had even graduated from college. “I am happy,” said Baker.

Gary Gleason (who served as a director of Laura Baker Services) shared a story from his great-great-aunt Laura Baker’s later years with Ann Sherburne in Northfield Magazine of Winter �989. Baker, feeling ill one day, called a nearby doctor to come over to her house. He asked questions about her health, then asked, “How old are you?” Baker replied, “Don’t you know how impolite it is to ask a woman her age, especially an older woman?” The doctor said, “If I were to give you any medicine, I would need to know your age to determine the correct dosage.” Baker finally told him she was 70 but swore him to secrecy. A month later the doctor read in the newspaper about festivities at her 90th birthday party.

Laura Baker’s final years were marked by frail health. When she reached her �00th birthday on April �0, �959, the milestone was celebrated at the hospital with family members. She never married but “Auntie Laura” was beloved by nieces and nephews and their children. She reached her �0�st birthday and died on June 7, �960.

Northfield News columnist Nellie W. Phillips wrote a tribute to her friend on June �6, �960: “One of the loveliest ladies I have ever known in my lifetime, Miss Laura Baker, passed away Tuesday, June 7, at her home after many years of suffering. I believe she had been in poor health about �5 years… One cannot mourn for one who has suffered so long, altho we will miss her so much. She has been an inspiration to many of us for years and years. She was such a beautiful woman and beautiful in character also. As she told me once, ‘I have never had

children of my own but have been mother to many’…and she was in all respects.”

Phillips commended the care given Baker by her niece Laura Baker Millis and husband Harry and grandniece Laura Virginia (Millis) Gleason and husband Charles Read Gleason. A service was held at All Saints Episcopal Church, ending with a favorite hymn, “Now the Day is Over.” Phillips concluded, “North-field can never be quite the same without our beloved Miss Baker.”

When the Laura Baker School reached its 75th anniversary, the Northfield News headline of Oct. ��, �973, was “Laura Baker School Used Current Educational Practice 75 Years Ago.” The article noted, “In very recent years, interest and concern for the mentally retarded have grown greatly throughout the nation. But 70 years before this development, Miss Baker was carrying on a vigorous, forward-looking program, stressing health,

education and training for retarded students in the school that bears her name.”

In �975 the Education for All Handicapped Children Act provided for free, appropriate public education for all disabled children. When Gov. Rudy Perpich presided over the �978 dedication of LBSA campus as a National Historic Place, he credited Laura Baker with helping to plant the idea that the developmentally disabled are “entitled to privacy, to dignity, and respect.”

Today the Laura Baker Services Association, which became a non-profit organization in �979, has a myriad of services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The school, which gives instruction for ages 5-��, is open to residents and non-residents alike. Supportive services are available for clients of all ages who reside not only at the Oak Street location but in five group homes and private homes as well. Epic Enterprise, a developmental achievement center in Dundas which opened in �976, assists clients to attain independent living skills and provides daytime activities.

Laura Baker, who started her school in Northfield with just two other teachers assisting her, would be amazed that LBSA now has �46 full-time employees, with a $�.9 million payroll annually. In

addition, LBSA has had a $�0.44 million economic impact on the community, with a �9 percent growth rate over the last five years.

And what of the ghost that is said to haunt the Laura Baker site? The original house was razed in �989 and replaced by a new administration building in �990 but Delcie St. Hilaire, who has worked at LBSA since �973, is certain she has heard Laura Baker’s footsteps in both locations. St. Hilaire says, “She used to wander from room to room in the original Laura Baker facility. I would hear doors opening and closing.” A video at the LBSA website even purports to show a ghostly figure on the staircase (which was

Laura Baker Millis (left) with Laura Baker.

Laura Baker at age 93 with great-great nephew Gary Gleason.

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preserved from the original house and installed in the lobby of the administration building). It’s even been said that furniture has been moved when the buildings are deserted. St. Hilaire says, “I just think she is still here checking up on how things are going.”

Fifty-two years after her death, Laura Baker’s spirit lives on in Northfield, perhaps as an apparition, but most definitely as a benevolent inspiration for the Laura Baker Services Organization.

The dictionary says “moron is the highest classification of mental deficiency, above ‘imbecile’ and ‘idiot.’ Loosely, a very foolish or stupid person.”

No doubt you have heard those terms thrown around today and even used them yourself (“Oh, you’re such an idiot!”). The origi-nal name of the Laura Baker School at �� Oak Street was “Miss Baker’s School for Nervous and Backward Children,” which may strike us today as insensitive. But other terms in common use at that time would sound worse: feebleminded, morons, idiots. In fact, when the Baker School tax case was heard in district court in �9�0, a doctor testified that the children at the school “were found to be evenly divided in the classes known as morons and imbeciles.” Other words that have been applied include mentally deficient and retarded. Sandi Gerdes, executive director of the Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA), says, “We use people-first language: people with developmental disabilities. Once we have established the population that we support, we refer to the people or the person.”

Laura Baker’s choice to teach her pupils in a homelike environ-ment, starting in �897, was counter to the practice of warehous-ing of the developmentally disabled in state-run asylums where they were often subject to abuse and neglect and considered uneducable. In the early �900s eugenic sterilization laws were effected by many states for “confirmed idiots, imbeciles and rapists.” But Baker had “respect for the dignity of human beings, whether they were old or young, wealthy or needy, male or female, regardless of their ability level,” Gary Gleason said of his great-great-aunt Laura in �989. The mission statement of LBSA is “to respect the values, life choices and dreams of people with developmental disabilities and help them reach their goals.” As Gerdes said in a speech to the AAUW, “This humanistic and per-sonal look at the individual has pervaded the LBSA culture over the years and made us unique…Everything starts with under-standing this is a person.”

Thanks to Laura Baker’s great-great-niece Laura Kay Allen and LBSA assistance from Jane Fenton, director of community relations; Sandi Gerdes, executive director; and Delcie St. Hilaire, human resources and payroll manager. To see the spirit on the staircase and for further information about the organization, go to laurabaker.org. A compre-hensive history can be found here by an LBSA intern, Elizabeth Gray, written for her major at Carleton in 2008. Photos courtesy of Laura Baker Services Association.

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Bittersweet�Cafe� Page�24��212 Division St., lobby level (Archer House Inn) •bittersweeteatery.com • 507/645-5661 Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-2pm. Fair trade/organic coffee; baked goods; gluten-free treats; sandwiches and salads, Bridgeman’s ice cream, catering and events.

Chapati� Page�24�214 Division St. • 645-2462 (office 645-1665) www.chapati.us – Closed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoori entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

Contented�Cow� Page�24� 302 Division St. S. • www.contentedcow.com 3pm-close – British-style pub with authentic British specialties and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer and a full selection of wine and spirits.

Fireside�Restaurant�–�37540 Goodhue Ave., Dennison • 507/645-9992 • firesidelounge.net T-F 11am-close, Sa/Su 9am-close, closed Mon. A menu to satisfy all tastes, from burgers and sandwiches to steaks and shrimp dinners. Friday night fish special, Saturday night prime rib special and Sat/Sun breakfast specials.

Froggy�Bottoms�River�Pub� Page�27�307 S. Water St., 507/301-3611 • Sun 11am-9pm, Mon/Tue 11am-11pm, Wed-Sat 11am-1am – Upper-class bar food including appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees starting at 5pm.

The�HideAway�–�421 Division St. • 507/664-0400 Mon-Fri, 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm – Cozy bistro atmosphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

Hogan�Brothers’�Acoustic�Cafe�–�415 Divi-sion St. • 645-6653 • Sun-Tue 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Hot hoagies since �99�. Also soup, sandwiches, Espresso, gourmet coffee and ice cream.

James�Gang�Coffeehouse�&�Eatery�–�2018 Jefferson Rd. • 507/663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

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Palestine/Israel��11Norwex�� 20Paper�Petalum��5Paradise�Center�for�the�Arts��1Professional�Pride�Realty��13Quarterback�Club��9Ragstock�� 27The�Rare�Pair�� 29Reboot�Computers��5Rooms�by�Tagg2��18Rueb�‘N’�Stein��31Schmidt�Homes�Remodeling��back�coverSisters�Ugly��11Jan�Stevens,�Realtor�� 20Subway��4Three�Links�Apartments��21Brian�Trebelhorn,�Realtor�� 20Verizon�Wireless��12Vintage�Band�Festival��16Welcome�Services��6Witt�Bros�,�Service,�Inc��4

J.�Grundy’s�Rueb�‘N’�Stein� Page�31�503 Division St. • www.ruebnstein.com 507/645-6691 • 11am-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmo-sphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fine spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6pm, Karaoke on Fridays at 9pm.

Mandarin�Garden�Restaurant – 107 East 4th St. • MandarinGardenNorthfield.com 507/645-7101, Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Dinner: Tue-Thu 4:30-9pm. Open until 10 Fri and Sat. Authentic Peking and Szechuan cuisine, freshly prepared, dine-in or take-out.

Northfield�Golf�Club�–�707 Prairie St. 507/645-4026 • Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri/Sat 11am-9pm – Whether seated in the main dining room, bar, or member’s lounge, beautiful panoramic views of the golf course provide a charming atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menus with a variety of cuisine to savor.

The�Ole�Store�Restaurant – 1011 St. Olaf Ave. • 507/786-9400• www.olestorerestau-rant.com – Mon-Th 11am-9pm, Fri/Sat 11am-10pm (breakfast: Sat 7am-12pm, Sun 7am-1pm), closed Sundays – Contemporary dining with neighborhood charm. Relax at a table with linens and fresh flowers or sit in our cozy lounge. A full menu including appetizers, rustic flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, entrees, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches and gourmet desserts. Reservations available.

Quarterback�Club� Page�9�116 3rd St. W. • 507/645-7886 • Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm – Family friendly dining in Northfield for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and flame-broiled hamburgers.

Subway� Page�4�Hwy. 3 and 19 • 507/645-7226 • Open 24 hours/7 days a week – Fresh sandwiches, salads, flatbread, breakfast and more.

The�Tavern�of�Northfield – 212 Division St. 507/663-0342 •tavernofnorthfield.com Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm, lounge open daily 3pm-midnight. Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern offers casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fish on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, appetizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

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