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🌱 Patch AM: How St. Olaf’s new meditation rooms are changing spiritual life on campus
Coming up on the Northfield Patch calendar: Winnie the Pooh
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In today's newsletter:
- How St. Olaf’s new meditation rooms are changing spiritual life on campus
- How did Northfield pull off its tight win over Red Wing?
Also on today's calendar: Winnie the Pooh and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Very cold; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 2 and low of -17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 6, low: 2.
- Monday: Not as cold with some sun, with a high of 30 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New multi-faith spaces open in Boe Memorial Chapel (stolaf.edu) — St. Olaf students in Northfield now have two dedicated multi-faith meditation rooms in Boe Memorial Chapel, including a ventilated space where smudging, incense, and candles are allowed under fire-code-compliant systems. The rooms support a wide range of spiritual and cultural practices, from Muslim daily prayers to Indigenous smudging and Christian prayer groups, and are open during chapel hours for individual use or group reservations. 
• Girls basketball results for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (postbulletin.com) — Northfield girls basketball edged Red Wing 49–44 on Friday, with Callie Lynch and Grace Mostad each scoring 13 points and the Raiders hitting eight three-pointers. The box score highlights contributions across the lineup and shows Northfield leading 28–22 at halftime before closing out the win.
📸 Around Northfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Winnie the Pooh
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 3rd St W, Northfield
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- HS Traditions Concert
Carleton College - Skinner Memorial Chapel
7:30 pm - Public Skate
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12:30 pm - Winnie the Pooh
Northfield Arts Guild Theater , 411 3rd St W , Northfield
2:00 pm - Sunday Jazz Jam at Hot Spot
Hot Spot Music , 801 Division St S , Northfield
4:00 pm - Imminent Standards Trio
Imminent Brewing , 519 Division St S #2 , Northfield
5:00 pm - Public Skate
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11:00 am - Human Rights Commission Meeting
Northfield, MN Calendar , City Hall 801 Washington Street , Northfield
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Hot Spot Music , 801 Division St S , Northfield
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone repair recliner mechanisms?
Our chair is in great condition otherwise than the mechanical parts. Thanks! (Nextdoor Sibley Dr / Prairie St)
- ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Northfield. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Randolph
- Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems (wcax.com)
- Farmers to get aid from Trump, but they still have other problems (newstribune.com)
Faribault
- Faribault gymnastics takes on Owatonna (southernminn.com)
- Faribault approves expansion of FPD technology contract (southernminn.com)
- CAC board announces Anika Rychner as interim executive director (southernminn.com)
Ok Northfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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