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Town keeps Jesse James gang member's ear 150 years after failed 1876 heist

In a dramatic seven-minute standoff in Northfield, Minnesota, local citizens bravely confronted the notorious James-Younger Gang during a bank heist, ultimately leading to the gang's capture. Today, the Northfield Historical Society preserves fascinating artifacts, including an outlaw's duster and even a mummified ear from that fateful day. The town now honors this brave moment in history with a…

Town keeps Jesse James gang member's ear 150 years after failed 1876 heist

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