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The spirit of Jesse James
Townspeople in Northfield gunned down most of the Jesse James gang when it attempted to rob the First National Bank in 1876; only Jesse and brother Frank escaped. Now, some 100,000 celebrate the victory at the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days event in September, with bank raid re-enactments, a parade, arts and crafts show, antique tractor pull and other events. (800) 658-2548; djjd.org
Northfield (population 19,600; 44 miles south of Minneapolis) also is home to the Northfield Historical Society Museum, which includes the restored office of the First National Bank. (507) 645-9268; northfieldhistory.org
The outlaw spirit also lives on at The Hideaway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, where a bistro-style menu includes items named for Jesse and his gang. (507) 664-0400; hideawaycoffeehouseandwinebar.com
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