Diverse Barbers At St. Olaf + Thanksgiving

Happy Wednesday, Northfield! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler. High: 43 Low: 18.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Here's which stores will be open on Thanksgiving in the Northfield area. (Northfield Patch)
2. Here's how to cook an affordable Thanksgiving dinner. (Northfield Patch)
3. St. Olaf students bring diverse barbers to campus. (Minnesota Public Radio News)

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Today in Northfield:

• Chamber General Orientation - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (8:00 a.m.)
• Be Local Buy Local Virtual - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (9:00 a.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Dakota County Sheriff's Office: "This week it is important to be careful during your travels. During the Thanksgiving holiday there is an average of 66 DUI arrests on “Blackout Wednesday” alone and an average of 66 crashes during the holiday..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "Check out our progress at the NCEC! Phase 1 of the former media center remodel is complete. Many thanks to Bierman's for installing the new carpet!" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Apartment managers, housing partners and renters are invited to attend an informational meeting on proposed changes to the rental license program..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Northfield Police Chief provides a reminder of the winter parking ban (no parking on city streets 2-6 a.m.) that began November 15, discusses the Rice County Chemical & Mental Health Coalition, traffic changes near Bridgewater Elementary..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Pediatrician Ben Flannery, MD, highly recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids . . . and his. High five, Flannery clan! Schedule a vaccine now at Northfield Hospital + Clinics for ages 5 and older. Call 507-646-8019..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "The City of Northfield is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions for vacancies on the city’s Charter Commission. The vacancies are for terms that expire on December 31, 2025..." (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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