Save the Northfield Depot

12/21/2024

Happy holidays everyone!

12/06/2024

Thanks to your generosity, we raised $3,300 during Give to the Max last month! It's gratifying to see our community enjoy the restored space that you made possible. 🥰

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11/27/2024

Holding a holiday event but need more space? Rent the Northfield Depot! Learn more, see our event calendar, and find an online rental interest form at northfielddepot.org.

The Depot also is available for guided 30-to-45 minute tours if no event is scheduled and a tour guide is available.

11/17/2024

There are still a few days left to this year's Give to the Max. Any support you can give is appreciated and will help us move toward long-term sustainability. Learn how to make a donation: northfielddepot.org/give/donate-money/

11/15/2024

Holding a holiday event but need more space? Rent the depot! Details can be found at:

Those interested in renting the depot for an event must review our rental conditions and amenities document and submit our online rental interest form.

09/03/2024

Did you know that you can rent the depot for public or private events or meetings? Learn more, see our event calendar, and find an online rental interest form at

Below you can check for events and meetings scheduled to be held at the depot. Unless otherwise indicated, all events are open to the public. (For public events, click the name to see its details.)…

07/19/2024

Reminder : This event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday! Get more info about at bigwoodscollective.org.

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06/21/2024

The National Weather Service has just updated the flood stages for the Cannon River in our area to show it is expected to rise to 901.5 as early as Saturday morning, June 22. This would be similar level as the flood in 2010.

03/19/2024

"Proposed routes in Minnesota would also likely serve towns along the way. The route from the Twin Cities to San Antonio could stop in Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna and Albert Lea. 'That's quite a bit of support in southern Minnesota,' [Brian] Nelson [of All Aboard Minnesota] said."

There is indeed. 😊

The expansion of intercity passenger rail serving Minnesota is still in the fact-finding phase.

02/18/2024

Our 2023 annual report is now available on our Annual Report page: https://northfielddepot.org/2024/02/17/2023-annual-report-now-available/

Eight years ago, we moved the depot off of railroad property to save it. The subsequent generosity of the community provided the critical combination of time, skills, and funding that has led to a new stage: from rehabilitation to utilization. The recent significant transition in the focus of the mission made the 2023 year particularly exciting and rewarding.