The depot site has been a hub of activity this summer. This newsletter reports only the progress since our June update. We are pleased to note the progress made towards the initial goals: Historic Preservation: Preserve a key part of…
Tag: Fundraising
Give to the Max Day is on Nov. 17
In January of this year, we succeeded—with your help—in moving the depot to its new home. Now we're working to renovate the depot, but we can't do that without donations from supporters like you. Please consider giving during Minnesota's statewide…
Fall Update on Restoration, Repairs, and Fundraising
Station Master’s Bay: Work has begun on the restoration of the bay that was removed in 1944. Carpenters framed in the bay using the original 1888 plans. Bricks, cottage style windows, and two brackets on each side of the larger window…
Garrison Keillor Benefit for Depot
By all accounts, the evening with Garrison Keillor at the Grand was highly successful—both in terms of funds raised and in the enjoyment by the 196 ticket holders attending the sold-out event. The $20,000 fundraising goal for the event was…
Garrison Keillor at The Grand
We are very excited to announce a fall fundraising event: "Garrison Keillor Helps Save the Northfield Depot" at The Grand in Northfield the evening of September 22. A local string band comprised of Martha Larson, Mark Kreitzer, and Mike Hildebrandt…
