Monoclonal Antibody Treatments At NH&C + $160K Donation To City

Welcome back, Northfield! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Colder with 2-4" of snow. High: 28 Low: 22.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Northfield Middle School was added to the Minnesota Department of Health's list of schools that have had recent outbreaks of COVID-19. (Northfield Patch)
2. Northfield Hospital and Clinics announced that it will begin offering monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. (kymnradio.net)
3. A massive snowstorm is headed toward the Twin Cities metro area Friday. In Northfield, snow is expected just after 9 a.m. (Northfield Patch)
4. St. Olaf College announced that it and Carleton College recently made their annual donations to the City of Northfield. This year the schools split a donation of $160,000. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

There are no events on the calendar today. Stay warm!

From my notebook:

• Dakota County Sheriff's Office: "On May 12th, 2020, Deputy Crissman was mountain biking off duty at the Lebanon Hills Park in Dakota County. A group of volunteers were conducting trail maintenance. A large tree fell and hit a man in the head..." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "Slow-mo snow ❄️ Campus is a winter wonderland this morning! #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• Bethel Lutheran Northfield MN: "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!" (Facebook)
• Community Engagement Team, CenterPoint Energy: "Important cold weather energy efficiency & safety tips - The cold temperatures are here! Read our important cold weather tips to help you manage your energy usage and keep your home safe and warm..." (Nextdoor)

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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.