City Approves Sustainable Building Policy + Hospital Capacity

Hey, neighbors! Morgan Reddekopp here with the Thursday edition of the Northfield Daily.

First, today's weather:

Frigid with clouds and sun. High: -4 Low: -18.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Northfield City Council approved a Sustainable Building Policy on Tuesday. It will require new buildings to meet higher environmentally friendly standards than those of the state. (kymnradio.net)
2. Here is the current hospital capacity in Rice County. (Northfield Patch)
3. These Northfield-area fur babies are looking for a home. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• WR: Middle School - Northfield Public School District (4:15 p.m.)
• WR: V - Northfield Public School District (5:30 p.m.)
• WR: JV - Northfield Public School District (5:30 p.m.)
• Swim & Dive: B/JV - Northfield Public School District (6:30 p.m.)
• Swim & Dive: B/V - Northfield Public School District (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Carleton College: "January in Minnesota ☀️❄️ ⛸ The Bald Spot rinks are back!" (Facebook)
• Marketing Communications and Social Media Specialist Dakota County, Dakota County Government: "Our Groundwater Connection - Groundwater supplies the drinking water for about 90 percent of our residents. But we need your help to keep it clean and abundant! Learn more:
  " (Nextdoor)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

About me: Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or story ideas at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @ReddekoppMorgan for more news updates. 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.