While there was some doubt as to what the Defeat of Jesse James Day would look like in Northfield this September, after the announcement from the committee yesterday, it seems like it will be as close to normal as one can expect thanks to an easing of restrictions from Governor Walz on capacity limits for events. The Defeat of Jesse James Days announcement states that the committee remains committed to hosting a safe celebration for all and will continue ahead with plans .
The celebration according to the online posting by General Chairperson Galen Malecha states that the celebration.attracts crowds of more than 150,000 to the Northfield area during the celebration.