Comet Leonard This Weekend + Southeast MN Wool Community

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 25 Low: 12.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Northfield residents can get help paying their utility bills this winter, with "more Minnesotans than ever" eligible for assistance, according to state officials. (Northfield Patch)
2. It's time to start scanning the skies over Northfield to see comet Leonard, which astronomers expect to grace the skies this weekend. (Northfield Patch)
3. 'Christmas in the Village' will take place on Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington Saturday and Sunday. (kymnradio.net)
4. A shepherd from Northfield and a shepherd from Kenyon have teamed up to grow the wool community in Minnesota. (Bemidji Pioneer)

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Today in Northfield:

• My-Pro Luncheon - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (12:00 p.m.)
• Nordic Ski: G/Var/JV - Northfield Public School District (3:00 p.m.)
• Nordic Ski: B/Var/JV - Northfield Public School District (3:00 p.m.)
• BB: B/B - Northfield Public School District (4:45 p.m.)
• BB: B/9A - Northfield Public School District (4:45 p.m.)
• BB: B/9B - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)
• BB: B/JV - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)
• City Council Meeting - City of Northfield (6:00 p.m.)
• GYM: G/JV - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• St. Olaf College: "Still cant get enough of the St. Olaf Christmas Festival? The Program Notes Project covers every piece on the program — all written by current students..." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "Oregon Trail debuted 50 years ago today! 💻 The popular educational game, created by three Carls, debuted in a Minnesota classroom Dec. 3, 1971. #CarletonCollege ..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Library Minnesota: "Yesterday, library staff volunteered and painted the entire interior of a townhouse for Habitat for Humanity. Natalie never liked those pants, anyway. 😂..." (Facebook)
• Defeat of Jesse James Days: "Members of the DJJD Committee were feeling extra thankful last week when they were able to present a check for $10,000 to cancer to the Northfield Hospital..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Library Minnesota: "Try to beat the Guinness world record challenges! Show us what you got at winter walk this Thursday! ¡Trata de ganar a los desafíos Guinness! ¡Muéstranos lo que tienes en el paseo de invierno este jueves! #thisisnorthfield #mynpl" (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Having frequent talks with teens in a safe environment will show that you care about their physical and mental health. It can also foster a more open and honest dialogue about the risks of underage drinking, drug use, and other topics..." (Facebook)

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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.

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