How To Win Superbowl Tickets + Historical Society Adjusts Hours

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Becoming cloudy and frigid. High: 1 Low: 1.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. The American Red Cross blood donation supply is critically low, and the organization is offering entry into a drawing to win tickets to the Superbowl in order to encourage people to donate. (Northfield Patch)
2. Northfield Historical Society is adjusting its hours in January and February while staff designs touch screen technology for exhibits. (kymnradio.net)
3. Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are the events happening in the area. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• GYM: G/V - Northfield Public School District (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Northfield Arts Guild: "Uncommon Threads: A Textile and Fiber Show is now OPEN! Join us for an opening reception tomorrow, January 6th, from 6-8pm. The show will be on display until February 5th." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "HCI is hiring an administrative assistant! We’re looking for a highly organized individual to provide administrative support to our coordinators and directors..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "The Northfield Human Rights Commission is pleased to be hosting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration online on Monday, January 17 at 7 p.m. The theme of the event is “social action.”..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Start talking to youth early about prescription medicine safety. Make sure they understand what opioids are and the risks of misusing prescription medicine. Though it may not seem like it, they really hear your concerns..." (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.