2021 Northfield Human Rights Award + Muslim Cemetery Vandalized

Happy Thursday, people of Northfield! Here are the most important things happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. A Muslim cemetery in rural Dakota County was vandalized and religious leaders are describing it as attempted arson.(Northfield Patch)
2. Community members are encouraged to give feedback on a proposed new Sustainable Building Policy on Thursday. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nominations are open for the 2021 Northfield Human Rights Award. (Press Release Desk)
4. PHOTOS: Northfield girls tennis plays against Stewartville at the Section 1AA tournament.(Southernminn.com)

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Today in Northfield:

• Cross Country: G/V - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• Cross Country: G/Var/JV - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• Cross Country: B/V - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• Tennis: G/Middle School - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• SOC: G/Middle School - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• Cross Country: B/JV - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• VB: G/7th grade - Northfield Public School District (4:15 p.m.)
• VB: G/8th grade - Northfield Public School District (4:15 p.m.)
• FB: 7th grade - Northfield Public School District (4:15 p.m.)
• SOC: B/Middle School - Northfield Public School District (4:15 p.m.)
• FB: 8th grade - Northfield Public School District (4:30 p.m.)
• Tennis: G/V - Northfield Public School District (4:30 p.m.)
• SOC: B/B - Northfield Public School District (5:00 p.m.)
• VB: G/9A - Northfield Public School District (5:00 p.m.)
• SOC: G/JV - Northfield Public School District (5:00 p.m.)
• SOC: B/JV - Northfield Public School District (5:00 p.m.)
• VB: G/9B - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)
• VB: G/JV - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)
• VB: G/B - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)
• Swim & Dive: G/JV - Northfield Public School District (6:30 p.m.)
• Dance Theater Company - Northfield Arts Guild (6:30 p.m.)
• Swim & Dive: G/V - Northfield Public School District (6:30 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Carleton College: "Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe language and culture, will present “The Language Warrior’s Manifesto: How to Keep Our Languages Alive No Matter the Odds,” at convocation Friday. #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• Riverwalk Market Fair: "Join Us for Our Annual Fall Celebration. Several new vendors and all your favorites! Come celebrate with our vendors, do your shopping and enjoy the entertainment. Saturday, October 9th at 9am-1pm..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Arts Guild: "Clay classes are happening! Sign up for the new Fall Youth and Adult Ceramics sessions starting soon! Open Studio sign ups also available to work in our fully equipped ceramics studio at your own pace, following an orientation..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "Do you have a K-12 student who is interested in afterschool youth enrichment programs or driver's ed? Your family could be eligible for a discounted price through Minnesota Afterschool Advance!..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell discusses the October 6 City Council meeting..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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I grew up in Eagan, MN before attending Winona State University where I majored in Creative Digital Media and minored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I am very excited to be a reporter in my hometown! In my free time, I like to paint, draw and write. I am currently working on my poetry manuscript, and also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

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