Hospital Sued For Vaccine Mandate + 4 Traffic Deaths In 2021

Good morning, neighbors! Morgan Reddekopp here with today's Northfield Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain. High: 56 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Sheriff Dunn said the total number of traffic deaths in Rice County for the year has risen to four. (kymnradio.net)
2. A group of 20 former medical professionals recently sued Northfield Hospital, saying they were fired without cause after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. (Northfield Patch)
3. Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Gerry Franek will announce his retirement in 2022. (kymnradio.net)

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Today in Northfield:

• Lifetouch Retake Day - Arcadia Charter School (12:00 a.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "How do you feel about the Northfield Public Library? Take the survey!..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "Last Friday was Hal’s last day of work as our evening custodian. We wish him all the best in retirement!" (Facebook)
• Carleton College Knights: "Because #CancerSucks, the Carleton Swim & Dive programs to join 100+ teams and 5000+ athletes across the world in the 16th annual Ted Mullin "Hour of Power for Sarcoma Research" at 4:00 PM CT..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Rice County Public Health is hosting two Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinics this month for kids ages 5 and older, one in Northfield and one in Faribault..." (Facebook)
• Visit Northfield: "Today's Takeout Tuesday shout out goes to @cafe shawn! Open at The Armory downtown Northfield: Friday Evenings 4:30pm-7pm. We also offer Catering, Pop-up's, Cooking Classes & Event Planning..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Fire & Rescue: "Mark your calendars!! Let us make you a delicious meal and do the dishes, while you and your family come enjoy dinner and support a great cause and brighten the holidays, for a local family! 😊" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Recharge Minnesota is recognizing the City of Northfield for its work around electric vehicles. Watch the event on Wednesday, November 10, 11 a.m. to noon..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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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