Northfield COVID Update + Carleton Football

Hello, people of Northfield! It's me again, Morgan Reddekopp, your host of the Northfield Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 54 Low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Two Northfield schools are currently on the Minnesota Department of Health's list of schools that have had recent outbreaks of COVID-19. (Northfield Patch)
2. Carleton College football is 6-1 for the first time since 1992. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
3. Here is what is planned this weekend in Northfield to celebrate Halloween. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• Lifetouch Picture Day - Arcadia Charter School (12:00 a.m.)
• HS Orchestra/Choir Concerts - Northfield Public School District (6:00 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Northfield Youth Choirs: "Wishing these fall colors could stay forever! 😍 Swipe for a surprise from our fall retreat! 🤪🍂" (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Library Minnesota: "Happy almost-Halloween! In addition to our own Friday events at Bridge Square (learn more at mynpl.org/events we'll be at Way Park's PumpkinFest this Saturday, October 30 with the bookmobile and a Halloween storytime at 4:00 p.m...." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Energy Tip of the Week: Program Your Thermostat Want to save 8% on your energy bills? Just turn down your thermostat one degree for every hour you’ll be away from home to save 1%. Gone for 8 hours?..." (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.