The Jesse James Gang raids Northfield’s First National Bank. Joseph Lee Heywood was killed for refusing to open the vault. One week later, the James Gang is caught after suffering from fatigue and wounds.
Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.
Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.
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