Editing Northfield, Minnesota (section)

==Economy==
[[Image:Ames-Mill-Northfield-Minnesota-Panorama.jpg|thumb|right|The Ames Mill on the Cannon River]]
Early in the city's history, local merchants created a small town square between Fourth Street to the north, Division Street to the east, the Cannon River to the west, and the southern storefronts. The old Ames Mill/[[Malt-O-Meal]] plant was also nearby, originally powered by the dam on the river. Bridge Square and the surrounding downtown area remain a strong cultural attraction for the city. The square has several amenities including a large fountain, a memorial statue, and a concession stand known as "the popcorn wagon" run by the senior center. Several scenic walkways follow the river, and numerous shops and boutiques can be found on the neighboring streets.

Businesses serving the growing senior citizen community of Northfield have expanded to include the Northfield Senior Center,  the Village on the Cannon, Millstream Commons, and new construction at the Northfield Retirement Center complex. The northern edge of the city has also been expanding with several residential and commercial developments.

[[Jesse James]]' and the [[James-Younger Gang]]'s 1876 attempt to rob the First National Bank of Northfield serves as a heritage tourism draw for the town. The original bank building was converted to a museum operated by the Northfield Historical Society.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.northfieldhistory.org/about-us/|title=About Us - Northfield Historical Society|work=Northfield Historical Society|access-date=2018-01-13|language=en-US}}</ref> The First National Bank of Northfield operates from a main office built half a block away from the historic site. In its front lobby, a glass case showcases a gun used during the robbery.

The Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau provides comprehensive tourism information and visit planning services.