COVID Booster Required For Local Colleges + Archer House Updates

Happy Tuesday, people of Northfield! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Northfield.

First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 35 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Gas prices are higher than in past years. If you're traveling for the holidays, here's how much you can expect to pay at the pump in Dakota and Rice Counties.(Northfield Patch)
2. Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Northfield City Council recently made statements on the re-development of the Historic Archer House. (kymnradio.net)
3. Here's a recap on how Friday's snowstorm affected Northfield. (Northfield Patch)
4. Both St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges will require students and staff to get a COVID-19 booster shot. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• Morning Mingle - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (7:30 a.m.)
• Knowledge Bowl: Var/JV - Northfield Public School District (10:00 a.m.)
• Alpine Ski: B/V - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• Alpine Ski: G/V - Northfield Public School District (4:00 p.m.)
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting (4:00 p.m.)
• Special Meeting/City Council Work Session Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
• Greenvale Park Choir Concert - Northfield Public School District (7:00 p.m.)
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From my notebook:

• St. Olaf College: "The life and career of Steven Amundson, conductor of the St. Olaf Orchestra, has been marked with love, listening, and gratitude..." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "The first museum in the country dedicated to children’s literature opens next year in Kansas City — thanks to the passion and vision of Pete Cowdin ’85. #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Library Minnesota: "Your reward for braving the snow and coming to the library? Hot coffee and treats provided by the Friends of the Library!..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Northfield MN: "Some wonderful seasonal and hyperlocal art in the windows @littlejoycoffee by the resident doodler, @jonasgoonface. (Wait, are skull-faced angels seasonal?)" (Instagram)
• Northfield Youth Choirs: "Congratulations to all on a beautiful Winter Concert, back in Skinner Chapel where we belong! We are beyond proud of these singers for their fantastic performances - a product of their hard work, teamwork and commitment to artistry..." (Facebook)

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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.