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Listen: How did Northfield become home to St. Olaf and Carleton colleges?

By Eric Roper , Star Tribune
March 22, 2024 - 12:54 PM

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St. Olaf and Carleton colleges have left a big mark on the world. Their alumni have reached the highest levels of entertainment, the arts, politics and the legal system. A reader wanted to know how these two prominent private colleges ended up in Northfield, a small city just south of the Twin Cities metro area.

Reporter Trey Mewes, who wrote a story on this topic for Curious Minnesota, joined the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss the interesting tale behind these institutions with host Eric Roper.

Further reading:

How did Northfield become home to St. Olaf and Carleton colleges? (February 2024 Curious Minnesota story)

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