Rice County COVID Outbreaks + Guilty Pleas In Greenvale Death

Up and at 'em, Northfield! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 46 Low: 23.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Six schools in Rice County are currently on Minnesota Department of Health's list of schools that have had recent COVID-19 outbreaks. (Northfield Patch)
2. Two out of the four who were charged in connection with the death of a 55-year-old man in Greenvale Township have plead guilty. (WCCO | CBS Minnesota)
3. St. Olaf announced that its 350 acres of natural lands will have two new caretakers. (St. Olaf College News)

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Today in Northfield:

• HS Captains Seminar - Northfield Public School District (12:15 p.m.)
• MS DANCE - Northfield Public School District (3:00 p.m.)
• GYM: G/V - Northfield Public School District (6:30 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• St. Olaf College: "We are thrilled to be able to host the 2021 St. Olaf Christmas Festival "Love Divine" on campus this weekend and share our tradition of music with audiences once again..." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "#ThrowbackThursday to this almost spooky photo from Laird Hall of Science, circa 1920. Laird Hall is now home to the President and Dean of the College offices and was recently renovated over the summer. #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Library Minnesota: "Stay warm and come drink hot cocoa with us during Winter Walk! ¡Mantente caliente y van a tomar chocolate caliente con nosotros en el paseo de invierno! #mynpl #thisisnorthfield" (Facebook)
• Defeat of Jesse James Days: "Calling all Horsehoe Hunters! Miss the treasure hunt this time of the year? Well, we're hiding a Christmas ornament in town next week with a $750 payout if you can find it. Here are the rules..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss economic development, positions to be filled, property taxes, budget, and more..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Rice County Public Health is having a Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic next Thursday, December 9, at the NCEC (700 Lincoln Parkway in Northfield) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. for people ages 5 and older. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. ..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Morgan Reddekopp

About me:

Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or story ideas at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @ReddekoppMorgan for more news updates.

I grew up in Eagan, MN before attending Winona State University where I majored in Creative Digital Media and minored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I am very excited to be a reporter in my hometown! In my free time, I like to paint, draw and write. I am currently working on my poetry manuscript, and also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Northfield Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.