Chief Elliott Discusses Weather Alert System + 10K COVID Deaths

Happy Friday, Northfield! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Dull and dreary. High: 21 Low: 20.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Here are Northfield's events coming up this weekend. (Northfield Patch)
2. Listen to Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discuss Everbridge Alert System and Wednesday's weather.
3. Minnesota has officially surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. (FOX 9)

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Today in Northfield:

• NHA Youth Hockey Tourney - Northfield Public School District (12:00 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Carleton College: "December in Minnesota + 50 degree weather = a foggy campus this morning! #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "After 20+ years in community education, Sara is retiring. We wish her all the best and lots of time with her grandkids!" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Sign up for emergency alerts to get critical information quickly for severe weather and snow emergencies. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify..." (Facebook)

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• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (Dec. 20)
• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD’s Sunniest Blooms (Dec. 21)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (Dec. 28)
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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.