🌱 Patch AM: Got an idea for a youth hangout space in Northfield?

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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.

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.
   

📸 Around Northfield

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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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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• “Riverwalk Winter Indoor Market Northfield, MN. Select Saturdays November & December 2025 — Joe Mama'
  Northfield Middle School , 2200 Division St S , Northfield
  9:00 am
• Northfield High School vs. Cathedral High School
  Northfield Ice Arena , 1280 Bollenbacher Dr , Northfield
  12:00 pm
• Second Saturdays Open Mic — Hot Spot Music
  Hot Spot Music , 801 Division St S , Northfield
  5:00 pm
• HS Traditions Concert
  Carleton College - Skinner Memorial Chapel
  7:30 pm
• Winnie the Pooh
  Northfield Arts Guild Theater , 411 3rd St W , Northfield
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Public Skate
  Northfield, MN Calendar Northfield, MN 55057
  12:30 pm
• Winnie the Pooh
  Northfield Arts Guild Theater , 411 3rd St W , Northfield
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Christmas in Kenyon
  Kenyon MN , 901 Red Wing Ave , Kenyon
  9:00 am
• Girls Day Away
  Cannon River Winery + Kitchen , 421 Mill St W , Cannon Falls
  10:00 am
• Winter Birdwatching Hike
  Nerstrand Big Woods State Park , 9700 170th St E , Nerstrand
  10:00 am
• Second Saturdays Open Mic
  Hot Spot Music , 801 Division St S , Northfield
  5:00 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Faribault

• Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems (wral.com)

Lonsdale

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-- The Patch AM Team

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