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Friday December 12th Patch AM
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Hi Northfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Got an idea for a youth hangout space in Northfield?

Also on today's calendar: “Riverwalk Winter Indoor Market Northfield, MN. Select Saturdays November & December 2025 — Joe Mama' and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Colder; morning flurries, with a high of 21 and low of -12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Cloudy and bitterly cold, temps: high: -2, low: -20.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 6 and low of -2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• YouthBank accepting grant applications to fund 'third spaces' in Northfield (southernminn.com) — Northfield youth with big ideas can now apply for YouthBank grants supporting 2025–26 projects that create inclusive, youth-centered “third spaces” in town. Teams of at least three young people can request $500 or more for plans that show clear impact, value, and attention to equity, with applications due Jan. 22.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield

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Featured events

    Friday December 12
  • Winnie the Pooh
    Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 3rd St W, Northfield
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello All, I am looking for a lease takeover.
    Starting Jan 2026 1400/month 2 bed 1 bath in a 4plex Apply at: https://rentnf.tenantcloud.com/listings/60762?_gl=1*1cx7s6y*_gcl_au… (Nextdoor Carleton College)
  • Im looking for a handyman who can work in Northfield, Faribault and Owatonna.
    Please get in touch with us as soon as possible. (Nextdoor Northfield)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Northfield. Apply here.
  • Amazon posted a job opening for Area Manager 2026 - Minnesota (Recent and Upcoming Graduates) in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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