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Board of DirectorsHayes Scriven Board Chairman .......... 507-645-9268TJ Heinricy Committee Chairman ...... 612-282-7560Deb Anthony Treasurer........................ 612-986-4152Margaret Haugen Secretary ................ 507-581-9311Rebecca Peterson Director ..................507-649-0244Bridgette Hallcock Director ................507-271-3262Steve Wilson Director ..........................612-217-0401

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee reserves the right to reschedule, postpone or cancel any event without prior notice. Copyright 2016 Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee Inc., a

non-profit organization.

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Bank Raid Re-Enactments BUTTON EVENT = Buttons required for bleacher seating

408 Division StreetFriday 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. & 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 p.m.,

Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (Limited bleacher seating available for 12:30 raid)

American Sign Language Interpreted Raids: Friday 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.

(for ASL, check in at Info Booth 20 minutes before re-enactment)Spanish Interpretation Script available at all raids visit the Info Booth or scan QR code below

Northfield Historical Society Bank Site & Museum408 Division Street 507-645-9268, www.nothfieldhistory.org

See website for admission prices.Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

WeDnesDay, augusT 10SPONSORSHIP HOG ROAST – INVITATION ONLY

5:00-7:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South

friDay, augusT 12AMBASSADORS CORONATION

6:00 p.m. Northfield Middle School Auditorium Admission $7; Children under 5 Free BUTTON EVENT

augusT 31-sepTember 5HORSESHOE HUNT

Remember to register your button before the hunt. (Please read the rules and instructions before hunting at djjd.org/horse-shoe-hunt.)

WeDnesDay, sepTember 7JOSEPH LEE HEYWOOD AND NICOLAUS GUSTAVSON GRAVESIDE

MEMORIAL SERVICE NOON Northfield Cemetery, South Division across from High School

JOSEPH LEE HEYWOOD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BANQUET 6:30 p.m. (doors open 5:00 p.m.) Northfield Ballroom, Highway 3 North Prepaid Reservations BUTTON EVENT $125 Pin Drawing, Auction of Defeat of Jesse James Days Collector Buttons Numbers 1 through 5

ThursDay, sepTember 8GOLF TOURNAMENT

2:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start Northfield Golf Club BUTTON EVENT

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER “Townie Night” 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. 5th & Water Street (valid ID req’d)

6:00-8:00 p.m. Mark Allen BUTTON EVENT 8:30-11 p.m. Climbin’ Budz BUTTON EVENTGIDDY-UP HORSE RACES

Registration 5:00 p.m. Premier Bank 5th & Washington BUTTON EVENT *Button required for all participants*

CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street 5:00 p.m. 6:00-10:00 p.m. “Wrist Band Night” See www.djjd.org for ticket sale locations

PEDAL TRACTOR PULL 5:30 p.m. Between 4th & 5th Streets on DivisionNORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Open House 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 408 Division St. BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE 6:00 p.m.-MidnightTHURSDAY NIGHT THUNDER Division between 5th & 6th Streets

6:00-8:00 p.m. Meet local motorsport racing teams, family fun with autographs and games.

VAUDEVESQUE VARIETY SHOW 7:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets $10

friDay, sepTember 9AMBASSADOR/JAMES GANG SCHOOL VISITS 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.GRAND SLAM CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sechler Park ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 4:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

5th & Water Streets (valid ID req’d) BUTTON EVENT 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hitchville BUTTON EVENT

9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Trailer Trash BUTTON EVENT WESTERN STYLE STEAK FRY Northfield Cannon Valley Lions

5:00-8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 SouthCARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street 5:00 p.m.BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE 6:00 p.m.-MIDNIGHT“VAUDEVESQUE” VARIETY SHOW

7:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets $10 P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 8:00 p.m. “Salute to the Troops”American flags to first 1500 paid attendees. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South. Advance Reserved: $16 (sold at Dokmo) General Admission: Adult $14, Child $10 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free (sold at EconoFoods Northfield)RODEO GROUNDS BEER GARDEN open before and after rodeo

(valid ID req’d)KALEIDOSCOPE SQUARE DANCE CLUB 7:45 p.m. -10:30 p.m.

On Division between 4th & 5th StreetsDJJD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Northfield Ice Arena – Hwy 3 SouthU12 Girls Tournament. Hockey vendors and concessions available. See www.djjd.org

for game times. BUTTON EVENT

saTurDay, sepTember 10JESSE JAMES BIKE TOUR Northfield Middle School Registration, 6:30 a.m. More info www.JesseJamesBikeTour.orgRAIDER DERBY Registration 7:30 a.m., Race begins 9:00 a.m. Soapbox car racing. 3rd & Orchard St. (Longfellow School). More info, allison.watkins@ci.northfield.mn.us

DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS “25TH ANNIVERSARY” CAR SHOW Sundowner Car Club 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Riverside Park Admission: $2, 15 and under free with paid adult BUTTON EVENT

CRAFT SHOW 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona StreetsKIDDIE PARADE 9:30 a.m. 6th & Division StreetsVINTAGE BASEBALL (1870 Rules), Sibley Soccer Fields 10:00 a.m. Northfield Silver Stars vs. Mankato Baltics

11:30 a.m. Mankato Baltics vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club 1:00 p.m. Northfield Silver Stars vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club

GRAND SLAM CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sechler ParkNORTHFIELD ARTS GUILD RIVERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Cannon River WalkwayCARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street, 11:00 a.m. BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE NOON-MIDNIGHTENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOON-1:00 a.m. 5th & Water Streets (valid ID req’d)

7:00-9:00 p.m. 8th Street Band BUTTON EVENT 9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. 32 Below BUTTON EVENT

P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO Free cowboy hat to first 300 paid kids admission. 2:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South (Advance tickets sold at EconoFoods). General Admission: Adult $14, Child $10 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free

WESTERN STYLE STEAK FRY Northfield Cannon Valley Lions 5:00-8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 6:30 p.m. (after final bank raid) 400 Block Division Street. Alex Clark high energy comic juggler and Lizzy the Dream

Girl, hip hypnotist.VAUDEVESQUE VARIETY SHOW

7:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Tickets $10P.R.C.A. PROFESSIONAL RODEO 8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Hwy 3 South

“GIVE CANCER THE BOOT” NIGHT A fundraiser for Northfield Hospital’s Breast Care and Infusion Centers, wear lavender, donate and show your support. Highway 3 South. Reserved: $16; General Admission: Adult $14, Child $10 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free. Miss Rodeo MN crowning prior to start of rodeo.

DJJD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Northfield Ice Arena – Hwy 3 SouthU12 Girls Tournament. Hockey vendors and concessions available. See www.djjd.org

for game times. BUTTON EVENT

sunDay, sepTember 11JESSE JAMES 5K & 15K RUNS National Guard Armory

Registration: 6:30-7:30 a.m. (run begins at 8:00 a.m.)TRUCK & ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL Registration: 7:00 a.m., Pull: 9:00 a.m

Jesse James Arena, Hwy 3 South BUTTON EVENTVFW BREAKFAST 7:30-11:00 a.m. Children under 10 $4, Adults $8NORTHFIELD ARTS GUILD RIVERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m Cannon River WalkwayROYALTY RECEPTION 10:00 a.m. Northfield High SchoolCRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona StreetsGRAND SLAM CRAFT SHOW 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sechler Park CARNIVAL Highway 3 & 5th Street NOON-6:00 p.m.BINGO ON BRIDGE SQUARE NOON-8:00 p.m.ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOON-6:00 p.m. 5th & Water Streets

(valid ID req’d) Watch NFL Football beginning at noon, special appearance after the Grand Parade by the “Minnesota Pipes & Drums.”

GRAND PARADE 2:00 p.m. Division StreetRESCUE SQUAD DUCK RACE 15 minutes after parade 4th Street Bridge $5 tickets available at Bingo Stand. 1st place prize $1000, 2nd $300, 3rd $150.DJJD YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Northfield Ice Arena – Hwy 3 SouthU12 Girls Tournament. Hockey vendors and concessions available. See www.djjd.org

for game times. BUTTON EVENT

2015-2016 AMbAssAdorsDevon DeanovicVanessa GonzalezSarah Spaulding

2015-2016 Junior AMbAssAdorsErica JorgensenAshlyn Paukert

Tourist InforMAtionNorthfield Area Chamber of Commerce

507-645-5604 • 800-658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.org

inforMAtion boothBridge Square – maps and

updates on activities and events

dJJd coMMittee officers:AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONGeneral Chairman – TJ Heinricy ............ 612-282-7560Ambassador Scholarship Program Program Chair – Julie Eddy ................612-986-9418 VIP Reception – Abby Hoglin .............. 952-687-1180 Candidates Chair – Shelley Brady ......952-237-9281 Appearance Coordinator

Julie Eddy .........................................612-986-9418 Judges Coordinator – Julie Daley ......507-645-7819 Junior Chaperone – Katie Malecha ....507-581-7074 Junior Coronation – Tina Lemke ........612-227-8845

Princess for a Day – Allie Havner .......507-581-9408 Katie Bell ...........................................651-245-6593Antique Tractor Pull – Sid Kasper ........... 612-483-3303Arts & Crafts Riverfront Festival

Northfield Arts Guild ............................... 507-645-8877ASL Coordinator – Barb Budd ................. 507-663-0008Bank Raid Emcee – Tim Freeland .............tim@djjd.orgBank Raid Re-Enactments

Jane Moline ............................................ 612-239-5484Bee Traps – Felix Wilson ........................... 651-955-6092Bike Tour – Chris Heineman ...... jessejamesbiketour.orgBrochures & Posters – Sandy Vesledahl .. 507-645-6523

Barb Budd................................................ 507-663-0008Button Sales Northfield Sertoma – Dan Corbett........ 612-387-9678 College City Sertoma – Glee Stark ....... 507-649-2208$125 Pins – Andy Langehough .................. 507-645-5123Buses/Shuttle Bus – Jason Lemke............. 612-227-8846Carnival – Steve Wilson ............................. 612-217-0401Committee Photographer –

Bridgette Hallcock ......................................507-271-3262Concessions – Jon Klemensen ................... 612-369-3635

hansonslawncare@gmail.comCraft Shows

Gingerbread Shows ................................ 651-457-8980 2 Harts Promotions .................................651-263-3116

Division Street Entertainment Dusty Budd ...................................................507-261-0887

Duck Raffle – Andrew Tussing ........................ 507-581-1312EMS Manager ............................................ 507-646-1444Entertainment Center

Chad Jenkinson ............................................612-616-2084 Chris Olson ................................................... 612-986-1588 Dave Vesledahl ............................................. 612-247-5346

Gambling Committee Manager Sheila Radtke .......................................... 507-334-4484

Gator & Golf Cart Coordinator Jeanne Schnobrich ................................. 507-650-9208

Giddy-Up Horse Races – Johnna Harmer....................................... 507-581-6103

Give Cancer the Boot – Rebecca Peterson ................................... 507-649-0244

Golf Tournament – Bob Winter ................ 507-645-7395Grand Parade – Robin Heinricy ............... 612-328-9102Heywood Banquet – Jeanne Schnobrich . 507-650-9208Hockey Tournament – Chris Sorenson .....612-353-7107

Allison Watkins ........................................507-291-0464Horseshoe Hunt – Tim Freeland ............... 507-581-5038Information Booth

Kathy Ness .............................................. 507-581-9600James-Younger Gang – Trip DeMann ..... 507-301-8251Jesse James Arena – Andrew Ziegler ....... 612-483-1342Kiddie Parade

Suzie Page ............................................... 612-701-7582 Julie Odette ............................................. 952-334-0546

Legal Advisor – David Hvistendahl .......... 507-645-9358Media – Electronic Wayne Eddy............................................. 507-581-6557Media – Print

Lisa Peterson ...........................................507-403-9103Northfield Arts Guild ................................ 507-645-8877Northfield Historical Society –

Hayes Scriven ..............................................507-645-9268Northfield Posse – Jerry Skluzacek ........... 507-645-0014Parade Announcers – Wayne Eddy .......... 507-663-0747

Beth Dahl/Jessica PaxtonParade Banners/Signs – Steve Wilson...... 612-217-0401Pedal Tractor Pull – Beth Dahle ............... 507-645-0910 Portable Toilets & Trash – Mel Miller .... 612-703-2665Raider Derby – Allison Watkins .................507-291-0464Rodeo Coordinator

Herman Transburg ................................. 507-581-4225 Lynn Ziegler ............................................ 507-581-02045K & 15K Runs – Candy Taylor ............... 507-403-9755School Visit Coordinator – Wayne Eddy . 507-663-0747Sound – Sandi Gerdes ................................ 507-645-2290Sponsorship Hog Roast –

Sandy Vesledahl ...................................... 507-645-6523Square Dance

Sheryl & Roger Trebelhorn.................... 612-245-8722Sundowner Car Show

Larry & Joann Edwardsen .................... 507-645-9662Thursday Night Thunder

Marty Gallagher ..................................... 651-338-2392Vintage Baseball – Dan Hagen ................. 507-786-3261Waivers/Insurance Certificates

Nola Matheson ...........................................507-664-9622 Website Administrator – Tim Freeland .....tim@djjd.orgWestern Style Steak Fry

Cannon Valley Lions .............................. 507-301-3339

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The Raiders enter the bank On a bright and sunny Thursday in September of 1876, eight bandits rode into Northfield intent on robbing the First National Bank. The date was September 7 and the time was 2:00 p.m. Later it would be called “a text-book James-Younger bank robbery,” and it began with three of their number entering the bank and announcing that this was a holdup. The desperadoes ordered the three bank employees to open the safe but were told that the door was locked and couldn’t be opened.

The scene on the street Meanwhile, out on the street, local citizens began to arm themselves when one of their merchants discovered the robbery in progress. Upon this discovery, two of the gang members sprang to their saddles and began firing their pistols and yelling for all to leave the area or be shot. This forced the three remaining robbers to enter the fray. The first to fall was a Swedish immigrant named Nicholas Gustafson, who remained on the street, not understanding English. Gustafson was wounded in the head and died several days later.

Defeat comes swiftly It lasted but seven minutes and when it was over, two of the robbers lay dead on the street with two more badly wounded. As the remaining six ruffians fled to the south and west, the largest manhunt in the history of these United States was being organized. Frank and Jesse James were not caught after the botched raid, but the Younger brothers were captured and Charlie Pitts was killed after a furious gun battle near Madelia, Minnesota, two weeks later.

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The heroes were many The heroes that day were many: J.S. Allen, the merchant who first sounded the alarm; A.R. Manning, who shot a horse, wounded Cole Younger and killed William Chadwell using only a single shot rifle; Henry Wheeler, who killed Clell Miller and wounded Bob Younger with an old Army carbine he found in the lobby of the Dampier Hotel; and the one who gave the most that day, Joseph Lee Heywood, who died because he wouldn’t open the bank vault and betray the trust of the owners of the bank. It is the extraordinary courage of these ordinary men that we honor on the weekend after Labor Day each year.

For visitor information:www.visitingnorthfield.org800-658-2548 or 507-645-5604

Major Sponsors – $1,500+Archer HouseAurora PharmaceuticalB&B Portable ToiletsBy All Means GraphicsCannon Pointe ChiropracticCannon Power SportsCannon Valley Veterinary

Clinic & Retail StoreCannon Valley Water/

Water SystemsCapital ConstructionDick’s SanitationEdina Realty

Golf Cars and MoreHeartland Animal HospitalHvistendahl, Moersch,

Dorsey & HahnJ. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ SteinJust Food Co-opLeft-Handed EntertainmentMultek Flexible Circuits, Inc. Northfield BallroomNorthfield Historical SocietyPremier Bank MinnesotaProfessional Pride RealtySt. Olaf College

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for making the 2016 celebration a huge success!

Major Contributors – $3,000+Bridgette Hallcock

PhotographyCarleton CollegeCollege City BeverageDokmo Ford ChryslerDomino’s PizzaGreg & Vicky Langer

KYMN RadioNorthfield NewsPeterson EquipmentPiper Jaffray & Co. SEMA Equipment John Deere

of Northfield

Thanks also toCity of NorthfieldNorthfield Police DepartmentNorthfield Police ReservesNorthfield Area Fire &

Rescue ServicesNorthfield Public

Works Department

Northfield Hospital Emergency Medical Services

Roman & Teresa KoppNorthfield Convention &

Visitors BureauNorthfield Area Chamber

of Commerce

Contributors – $100+All Flex CircuitsAmericInn Motel and SuitesAward CentreBenson Langehough

Funeral HomeBierman’s Home FurnishingsBursch TravelCarbone’sCardinal CGCastle Vue FarmsCountryside Animal HospitalCulligan of NorthfieldDairy QueenDr. Ronald Linde, MDEcoTransFalck Financial ServicesFrandsen Bank & TrustFroggy Bottoms River PubGeorge’s VineyardGraphic MailboxHogan Brothers Acoustic CaféKai ThorsonKen GrisimKnecht’s Nurseries

and LandscapingKwik TripLandmark HomesLaura Baker Services Assn. Liv ConceptsLorence’s Berry Farm

Mainstream BoutiqueMane EffectsMonarch The Enchanted

Garden ShoppeNorthfield Dance AcademyNorthfield Insurance

Agency, Inc. Northfield Lines Inc./

Benjamin BusNorthfield Physical TherapyNorthfield YarnPaper PetalumProfessional Drive DentalQuality BakeryQuarterback Club

Family RestaurantReese, Winter & Associates

Ltd. Rocky Top Screen Printing

& EmbroiderySouth Suburban Oral SurgeonsStese’s Tree Moving Service,

Inc. The Grand Event CenterThe Measuring CupThe Ole Store RestaurantThe TavernTom Gill ConstructionTri-C Design, Inc. Trippers Clippers CutteryWitt Bros. Service Inc.

Sponsors – $500+1st State Bank of Castle RockAG Star Financial ServicesAnna’s ClosetApple Chevrolet Buick

NorthfieldCake WalkCannon River Tree CareCarquest Auto PartsCarTime, Inc. Central Farm ServiceColdwell Banker Metro SouthCulver’sDuFour CleanersEngage PrintEstrem Farms Exhaust Pros of NorthfieldFirehouse LiquorFox Video ProductionsGuth ElectricHeartman InsuranceHideAway Coffeehouse &

Wine Bar

Judy’s Floral DesignLarson’s Fabric PrintingLinder & Associates, Inc. NAPA Auto PartsNorthfield Amcon Towing &

RepairNorthfield Eagles ClubNorthfield Rent and SaveNorthfield Retirement

CommunityPolzin GlassPost Consumer BrandsRare PairRe/Max Advantage PlusRon’s Northfield Refrigeration

Heating & AirSchulz ElectricSouthside RebuildersSterling DrugValley AutoHausVeterans of Foreign WarsVFW Auxillary

Celebration Sponsors – $1,000+Community Resource BankEcono FoodsFirst National BankFranek ElectricJesse James Lanes & LoungeLamperts Home CenterMcLane MNNiemeyer Camper Sales

Northfield Hospital & ClinicsServiceMaster by AyotteSubwayTaylor Logistics, Inc. TBC, LLCThree Links Care CenterXcel Energy

James-Younger GangDanny AnthonyJim BraucherChip DeMannChuck DeMannGus DeMannJerry DeMannMolly DeMannTrip DeMannJ.B. DudleyKevin DudleyMike DudleySean FrancisDerk HansenJay HellerudJohn Hellerud

Ben JirikDietmar KueglerJon MedinP.J. MedinAl QuieDan QuieJess RadtkeJohn RadtkeJeff ThiesFoster TransburgFred TransburgHerman TransburgDan VoigtR.L. Wilson

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