Mark Quinnell

☀️ Summer in Northfield — July 2026

There's no better time to be in Northfield than summer. Our agency has proudly served this community since 1986, and we love watching the town come alive once the weather warms up.

Northfield's summer calendar is full this month. Saturday mornings bring the Riverwalk Market Fair 🛍️, with fresh produce, local makers, and plenty of reasons to shop local — something we believe in around here. Third Thursday Downtown returns, the Model T Ford Club International Tour 🚗 rolls into town with up to 200 vintage Fords and the ever-popular Jesse James Bank Raid reenactments, and Crazy Daze brings downtown's greatest deals!

Summer is meant for getting out and enjoying it — a weekend on the lake ⛵, a ride on the motorcycle, or hitting the trails on a four-wheeler or camper. It's a good time to make sure your boat, recreational vehicles, and motorcycle are covered the way they should be, and a good reminder that life insurance remains one of the most important ways to protect the people you love. Wherever summer takes you, our team is here so you can focus on enjoying the season. Stop in, say hello, or just wave when you see us around town. 👋

Welcome to the Mark Quinnell Agency!

I have been servicing Northfield as State Farm agent since 1986. I am married and have two adult children who are married as well. I also have 4 young grandchildren. We focus on new auto, home and life insurance. We also focus on State Farm out-of-state transfers. I am a Northfield Rotary member and past president. I am a Northfield Chamber of Commerce member. I am actively involved in service and community groups. I am a St Olaf College Graduate and a Northfield High School Graduate. I am a State Farm Crystal Excellence Qualifier and an Ambassador Club Qualifier.

The problem our office solves is simple: when something goes wrong — a fender bender on Highway 3, hail on a 12-year-old roof, a pipe burst in one of our beautiful century-old homes near downtown — you don't want a 1-800 number. You want a real person, in a real office, in your town, who answers quickly and already knows your family. That's us.

How we can help: 🚗

• 🏡 Auto, home, renters, condo, life, health, and business insurance

• 📦 Just moved to Northfield? We make out-of-state and Twin Cities transfers painless and can coordinate with your lender before closing

• 🎓 Renters insurance for Carleton and St. Olaf students (yes, it covers the stolen bike and the laptop)

• 👨‍👩‍👧 New home in Harvest Hills, Gracewin, or Cedar Meadows? Let's set up coverage that actually fits it

• ☂️ Needs-based reviews — coffee and a check-in, in plain English, no pressure

Q: I just moved to Northfield — how do I transfer my insurance or find a local agent?

A: Welcome to Northfield! Our team handles transfers from the Twin Cities or out of state and can coordinate with your lender before closing, often on a tight timeline. We work with new residents across town, from the century-old homes near downtown to new construction at Harvest Hills, Gracewin, and Cedar Meadows. Call, message, or stop by and we'll take it from there.

Q: What sets Mark Quinnell State Farm apart from other insurance options in Northfield?

A: We're actually here. Mark is a lifelong Northfield resident and second-generation State Farm agent — his father opened this downtown agency in 1962, and Mark has led it since 1986. Our Google reviews tell the story: people mention being called by name, walking in and getting help right away, and reaching a real person instead of a 1-800 number. Find us on Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Nextdoor.

Q: Where is your office located, and can I just walk in?

A: Yes, walk-ins are welcome. We're at 107 W Third Street in downtown Northfield, one block off Division Street and a short walk from Bridge Square, with free parking right outside. If you're downtown for the Riverwalk Market Fair or Defeat of Jesse James Days, we're right in the middle of it.