School Rankings + Weekend House Fire

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything happening in Northfield today.

First, today's weather:

Becoming windier with rain. High: 66 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. These five insects are making a beeline to houses across the country. Here's what you can do.(Northfield Patch)
2. Carleton College was ranked on a list of the 50 hardest colleges to get into. (24/7 Wall St.)
3. 5 Northfield schools ranked among the best in the state for grades K-8. (Northfield Patch)
4. A house fire broke out on Ford Street over the weekend.(kymnradio.net)

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Today in Northfield:

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Northfield Patch Notebook

• St. Olaf College: ""A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground." — Cheyenne Proverb "But we are in danger."..." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "Indigenous Peoples’ Day 💛💙 We were honored to host members of the Prairie Island Indian Community to campus today..." (Facebook)
• Visit Northfield: "Today's Takeout Tuesday shoutout goes to Just Food Co-op! Not only is it your source for local and organic foods in the Northfield and surrounding communities, but they have a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, desserts and more!..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're liking 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? You can contact me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.