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🌱 Patch AM: What does a Northfield professor say about Minnesota’s fraud firestorm?
And on the Northfield Patch calendar - Sunday Jazz Jam at Hot Spot
Hello Northfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What does a Northfield professor say about Minnesota’s fraud firestorm?
- How did Owatonna’s win over Northfield set up their playoff run?
Also on today's calendar: Make a Joyful Noise with ArtMakers — Imminent Brewing and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Northfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Northfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 43 and low of 31 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow, mainly later, 1-3", temps: high: 36, low: 4. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 10 and low of 1 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How are partisan politics affecting the fraud fight in Minnesota? (duluthnewstribune.com) — A Carleton College political scientist in Northfield helps explain why Minnesota’s massive fraud investigations are drawing national attention and deepening partisan divides. Lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz are clashing over estimates, whistleblower handling, and who’s really trying to fix the problem, even as several key players run for governor and call for less politics in fraud enforcement. 
• YEAR IN REVIEW: Basketball teams have memorable games and playoff runs in 2025 (southernminn.com) — Northfield gets a brief mention here as the team Owatonna’s girls beat in their regular-season finale before a strong playoff push, highlighting how competitive Big Nine basketball has been. The story mainly recaps big 2024–25 runs by NRHEG, Owatonna, and Blooming Prairie teams, including buzzer-beaters, long win streaks, and a rare state tournament berth.
📸 Around Northfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield
★ Featured events ★
- Sunday Jazz Jam at Hot Spot
Hot Spot Music, 801 Division St S, Northfield
4:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Public Skate
Northfield, MN Calendar Northfield, MN 55057
12:30 pm - Make a Joyful Noise with ArtMakers — Imminent Brewing
Imminent Brewing , 519 Division St S #2 , Northfield
5:30 pm - Public Skate
Northfield, MN Calendar Northfield, MN 55057
11:00 am - 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 - 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
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
📣 Northfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gary West Solo Performance
R Bar , 4354 292nd St E , Randolph
8:00 pm - NG - BB Girls Gr 3
Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
2:00 pm - NG - GBB JV/V
Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
9:00 am - SG - BBB Jr H
Randolph Secondary Randolph, MN 55065
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01970) -110 E 4th St in Northfield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Ice Fishing Is Heating Up In Central Minnesota (kdhlradio.com)
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