Missing 71-Year-Old + COVID Testing Grants

Happy Wednesday, Northfield! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Warm with partial sunshine. High: 72 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Northfield Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 71-year-old man. (Northfield Patch)
2. Northfield Public Schools was awarded $220K in grants for COVID tests. (Northfield Patch)
3. You may have noticed an unfamiliar name on Northfield Patch articles recently. I'm Morgan, your new reporter and here's a bit about me. (Northfield Patch)
4. Rice County historian Susan Hvistendahl will share highlights from her book series "Historic Happenings" at the Historical Society Nov. 4. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Northfield:

There are no events on today's calendar.

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Minnesota Renaissance Festival: "Thank you to all of our patrons, sponsors, entertainers, artisans, vendors, media and staff who helped make the 2021 Minnesota Renaissance Festival a success. We couldn't have done it without you! 📷: Michael Jamieson" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "October 4, 2021 Anyone with information on Daryl Budenski's whereabouts is urged to call the Northfield Police Department at (507) 645-4477 or dial 911." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe language and culture, will present “The Language Warrior’s Manifesto: How to Keep Our Languages Alive No Matter the Odds,” at convocation Friday. #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• St. Olaf College: "Vice President for Equity and Inclusion María Pabón Gautier shared the latest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update on October 1 — including a bias report update, development opportunities, and reflections on a recent leadership event." (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Northfield Daily? Email me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.