Looking Back At Betty White's St. Olaf Visit + Snow On Tuesday

Hello, people of Northfield! Morgan Reddekopp here with today's issue of the Northfield Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and breezy. High: 31 Low: 6.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. It will snow this week in the Twin Cities. Here's when the snow will start and how much will fall.(Northfield Patch)
The FDA authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 12-15 on Monday.
2. (Northfield Patch)
3. As the world grieves the loss of Betty White, Northfield fondly remembers her 1992 visit to St. Olaf College. (Bring Me The News)

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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.)
• HS Speed and Agility - Northfield Public School District (3:00 p.m.)
• BB: G/9A - Northfield Public School District (4:45 p.m.)
• Alpine Ski: B/V - Northfield Public School District (5:00 p.m.)
• Alpine Ski: G/V - Northfield Public School District (5:00 p.m.)
• City Council Meeting - City of Northfield (6:00 p.m.)
• BB: B/9B - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)
• BB: B/JV - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• St. Olaf College: "Back in St. Olaf, we are mourning the loss of Betty White, who brought joy to so many. May her memory be a blessing to all who loved her. Learn more about her 1992 visit to campus..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Arts Guild: "Amazing! During Betty White’s 1992 visit to Northfield, the Guild's very own Myrna Johnson (center) struck up an instant rapport with White due to their mutual support of community theater..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Warming houses are open! Outdoor skating rinks are ready for skating! Back by popular demand, the City of Northfield added a new skating oval at the
• Carleton College: "Happy New Year, Carls! As you make your New Year’s resolutions, we hope you’ll consider how you can get involved with (or strengthen your connection to) Carleton this year. Take the volunteer quiz to get started!..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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.