Townies

Townies with Scott Richardson, 6-1-26

Scott Richardson: “Reporting and Recording” Scott Richardson served as a longtime reporter and editor for the Northfield News, and is a history buff. He talks with us about newspapers as the first draft of history; his own family history that goes back to the Mayflower; discovering Jesse James as a kid fascinated by cowboys; and Northfield’s ability to nourish community and nurture imagination.  Plus: Leonard Nimoy visits Northfield.

Townies with Will Daniels, 5-7-26

Will Daniels: “Adventures in Space and Wide-open Spaces” Environmental Sciences expert Will Daniels recounts his adventures from NASA’s Space Pod to Antarctica and Greenland. Plus: What’s weird about water.

Townies with Jack Hoschouer, 4-2-26

Jack Hoschouer: “Bike designs and destinations” Jack Hoschouer spent some time biking overseas during his Army days – and many miles in the saddle over the decades. Jack shares tales of biking 120 miles to Stonehenge to watch the equinox sunrise . . . on his birthday; the finesse of crossing international borders by bike; exploring the world at a slower pace; choosing – or building – the right type of bike for different kinds of rides. Plus: What it takes to run the Northfield Rotary Club’s DJJD Bike Tour . . . for 21 years.

Townies with Kendall Horton-Clements, 3-5-26

Kendall is the owner of the iconic Ole Store. She talks with us about balancing old and new in a Northfield landmark . . . anchored by the Ole Roll; tracing Ole Store history through relationships there; the Ole Store as a multigenerational space; and the importance of making everyone welcome. Plus: the difference between an Ole Roll and a cinnamon roll. And lots (and lots!) of delicious descriptions of food. Yum!

Townies with Parker Sneary, 2-5-26

Parker Sneary: “Town & Gown” Parker Sneary is a sophomore at St. Olaf who grew up in Northfield. He talks with us about Northfield’s welcoming vibe and sense of community throughout his childhood; mixing up St. Olaf and Carleton while growing up; studying nursing . . . and beyond; his travels with St. Olaf Orchestra, and how meeting new people widens our sense of the world. Plus: Eating whale at a 7-Eleven in Norway.