🌱 Patch AM: How did Northfield fare in a clash of Class 3A powers?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Northfield fare in a clash of Class 3A powers?

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 12 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 21, low: -1.
• Sunday: P.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hayfield/Schaeffer Academy's Lily Morrisey checks lots of boxes (allusanewshub.com) — Northfield girls basketball, ranked No. 7 in Class 3A, recently dropped a tight 63-57 matchup to No. 6 Stewartville in a showdown of state powers. The broader story highlights Hayfield/Schaeffer Academy standout Lily Morrisey, her dominant shot-blocking, and her key role in elevating a strong southeastern Minnesota girls basketball co-op.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield

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Monday January 5

• Public Skate
  Northfield, MN Calendar Northfield, MN 55057
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• City Council Meeting
  Northfield, MN Calendar , City Hall 801 Washington Street , Northfield
• My Pro Luncheon
  Flaherty's Pub & Grill , 1700 MN-3 , Northfield
  12:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Mayor's Youth Council Meeting
  Northfield, MN Calendar , 1400 Division Street S. , Northfield
  7:45 am
• Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
  Northfield, MN Calendar , City Hall 801 Washington Street , Northfield
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Public Skate
  Northfield, MN Calendar Northfield, MN 55057
  11:00 am
• Charter Commission Meeting
  Northfield, MN Calendar , 801 Washington Street , Northfield
  6:00 pm
• Protect your Workforce from Immigration Enforcement and Ensuring I-9 Compliance
  St. John's Lutheran Church Hall , 500 W Third St , Northfield
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• SG - GBB Jr H
  Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
  9:00 am
• SG - BBB Jr H
  Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
  3:00 pm
• NG - BBB JV/V
  Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
  3:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• NG - GBB Gr 3
  Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We went and visited the Nerstrand waterfall yesterday.
  I love seeing the shapes it makes. the water finds a way, flowing through it. magical. Gratitude for living in a community where love finds a way to… (Nextdoor Decker Ave)
• Lost/found dog.
  Just had a black and white English shepherd looking dog in my yard at 3:15 Dec 31. Collar with what looks like part of leash attached. Looked hungry… (Nextdoor Webster Twp)

• ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Northfield. Apply here.
• Post Consumer Brands, LLC posted a job opening for Manufacturing Operator, Processing - PM in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Top Sports Stories of 2025: Numbers crisis strikes Cannon Falls girls basketball (cannonfallsbeacon.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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