Save the Northfield Depot

Save the Northfield Depot The Northfield Depot and/or the City's Pavilion can be rented for public and private events. Visit our website for more details and an event calendar.

Save the Northfield Depot was incorporated and established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) with the purpose of saving, restoring, and reusing the depot building for the benefit of the community. MISSION: To reuse the renovated 1888 Milwaukee Road Depot as a community gathering place for both public and private events. VISION: To maintain the historical integrity and features of the 1888 Milwaukee Road Depo

t and to educate the community about its rich history and continued usefulness as a community resource.

A recap of last week's Transit Hub ribbon cutting. ☺️
07/04/2025

A recap of last week's Transit Hub ribbon cutting. ☺️

By Logan Wells, News Director | [email protected] Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel (left) and Alice Thomas of Save the Depot (right) cut the ribbon the new transit hub. Picture by Logan Wells/KYMN News Last Tuesday, approximately 50 people gathered at the new Northfield Transit Hub to hold

As we celebrate completion of the Northfield Transit Hub and pavilion this week, we thought we'd share this depot restor...
06/23/2025

As we celebrate completion of the Northfield Transit Hub and pavilion this week, we thought we'd share this depot restoration proposal drafted by SMSQ Architects back in March 1983.

Plan includes a familiar depot-pavilion-small building complex in the location near the tracks between 2nd and 3rd streets. The configuration is similar to 1917 plan that was not implemented.

West of the tracks is the Coop Elevator with the Car Wash (shown), Camelot Cleaners, the American Legion, and the Quarterback Club on the east side. (The full document was donated to by Chip DeMann, who owned the depot in 1983.)

Summer vibes as we head into this hot and steaming weekend. Stay cool everyone.
06/21/2025

Summer vibes as we head into this hot and steaming weekend. Stay cool everyone.

We hope you can join us and the City for the ribbon cutting!
06/19/2025

We hope you can join us and the City for the ribbon cutting!

The City of Northfield invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Northfield Regional Transit Hub at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 located at 204 3rd Street West. The program will include remarks by the city representatives and community members close to the project, and an open house for people to explore the new space.

The new Transit Hub includes a pavilion which spans the area between the hub and the Northfield Historic Train Depot. The new building features two levels, one at street level and one at rail level, a waiting room, restrooms and an elevator.

The completion of the project is a culmination of efforts from many dedicated community members, volunteers, Save the Northfield Depot, and city staff to create a connection and transfer point for local and regional bus service and other transportation options.

Hiawathaland Transit, which serves as a bus service in Northfield and Faribault, will use the Transit Hub as their Northfield hub. Hiawathaland will continue to serve their current routes with the added stop at the hub.

Save the Northfield Depot has been advocating for MnDOT to pursue passenger rail service from the Twin Cities to Kansas City with a stop in Northfield at the Historic Train Depot.

The City of Northfield was awarded $1.75 million in state bonding funds to complete the Transit Hub.

More information is available on the city’s website: northfieldmn.gov/TransitHub
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La ciudad de Northfield invita a la comunidad a una ceremonia de corte de cinta para el nuevo Centro de Transporte de Northfield a las 3:30 p.m. el martes de 24 de junio ubicado en el 204 3rd Street West. El programa incluirá observaciones de los representantes municipales y miembros de la comunidad cercanos al proyecto, y una jornada de puertas abiertas para que la gente explore el nuevo espacio.

El nuevo centro de tránsito incluye un pabellón que se extiende entre el centro y el depósito histórico de trenes de Northfield. El nuevo edificio cuenta con dos niveles, uno a pie de calle y otro a pie de vía, una sala de espera, aseos y ascensor.

La finalización del Proyecto es la culminación de los esfuerzos de muchos miembros dedicados de la comunidad, voluntarios, Save the Northfield Depot y personal de la ciudad para crear un punto de conexión y transbordo para el servicio de autobuses locales y regionales y otras opciones de transporte.

Hiawathaland Transit, que presta servicio de autobús en Northfield y Faribault, utilizará el Centro de Tránsito como su centro de Northfield. Hiawathaland seguirá prestando servicio en sus rutas actuales con la parada añadida en el centro.

Save the Northfield Depot ha abogado porque el MnDOT ponga en marcha un servicio ferroviario de pasajeros de las Ciudades Gemelas a Kansas City con parada en Northfield, en el histórico depósito de trenes.

La ciudad de Northfield recibió $1.75 millones de dólares de fondos estatales para completar el Centro de Tránsito.

Más información en el sitio web de la ciudad: northfieldmn.gov/TransitHub

⭐️ Rent the Northfield Depot for your event or get-together! ⭐️The Depot offers a unique and private space that can be r...
05/06/2025

⭐️ Rent the Northfield Depot for your event or get-together! ⭐️

The Depot offers a unique and private space that can be rented for public and private events, such as meetings, classes, concerts, recitals, parties, and more!

Head to https://northfielddepot.org/ to learn more.

New music concert this Friday, May 2! anni xo and Kiernan are on their first big Midwest to East Coast tour! Catch two o...
05/01/2025

New music concert this Friday, May 2!

anni xo and Kiernan are on their first big Midwest to East Coast tour! Catch two of Minnesota's hottest up-and-coming artists on their big adventure!

Opening the concert will be St. Olaf College bands Maggots & the Fruit Flies plus her.man.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert begins around 6:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $10 at the door.

Happy holidays everyone!
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. 🥰

Send a message to learn more

Holding a holiday event but need more space? Rent the Northfield Depot! Learn more, see our event calendar, and find an ...
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.

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...
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/

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

Did you know that you can rent the depot for public or private events or meetings? Learn more, see our event calendar, a...
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.)…

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204 3rd Street West, P. O. Box 486
Northfield, MN
55057

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