Monday Traffic Change + Rice County Commissioners Meeting

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

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 61 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Here’s how to make your Jack-O-Lantern last longer. (Northfield Patch)
2. MnDOT recently met with Rice County Commissioners. (kdhlradio.com)
3. A change in traffic will begin at Bridgewater Elementary on Monday. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee (10:30 a.m.)
• Environmental Quality Commission Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Relieve your yard of leaves In Northfield, there are three options to get rid of your fall leaves. https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/1301/Yard-Waste" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Picture yourself as a community leader. Listen to what Roberto found valuable from the Growing Local: Northfield Emerging Leaders Program in 2020. Apply to join the 2022 session. https://www.ci.northfield.mn.u... Im..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "The Community Action Center of Northfield is having a FOODS OF FALL pop-up market on Friday, Oct. 22, from 3-5 p.m. at the Northfield Community Education Center, 700 Lincoln Parkway. Main door entrance. The pop-up market is open to all w..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "The Community Action Center of Northfield's second food shelf is now open and available to anyone who is experiencing food insecurity. The Free Little Market is located in the Northfield Community Education Center (NCEC), 700 Lincoln Par..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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? I'm all ears. You can contact me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.