Snow This Weekend + Winter Heat Bill To Go Up

Happy Friday, people of Northfield! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, snow showers; windy. High: 40 Low: 28.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Twin Cities residents will pay more for heat this winter, if they use Xcel Energy. (Northfield Patch)
2. Nov. 19 marks the Full Blood Lunar Eclipse. Here's how you can watch it in Northfield. (Northfield Patch)
3. Northfield Hospital+Clinics is scheduling COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5-11. (ECM Publishers)
4. The Twin Cities' first snow of the season is set to fall this weekend. (Northfield Patch)
5. Rice County Attorney John Fossum discusses handling court cases during pandemic and ongoing opioid problems. (kymnradio.net)

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Today in Northfield:

• End of 1st Quarter - Arcadia Charter School (12:00 a.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Dakota County Sheriff's Office: "Today we remember and thank the Veteran’s whose service and sacrifice for our country is not forgotten. From Veterans on our staff, to the Veterans whom we now serve, your Sheriff's Office honors you. Thank you..." (Facebook)
• Bethel Lutheran Northfield MN: "We are so grateful to all the brave veterans who have served our country! We appreciate you!" (Facebook)
• Visit Northfield: "Thank you to all Veterans on this and everyday! Happy Veterans Day!" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Honoring those who served. Happy Veterans Day. City offices are closed today in observance. Honrando a los que sirvieron. Feliz Día de los Veteranos. Las oficinas municipales de Northfield están cerradas hoy en observancia. #VeteransDay" (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "The Northfield Racial & Ethnic Equity Collaborative is a group of local leaders working to address issues of race and equity in Northfield..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig discusses the November 9 City Council work session. Topics include the MNDot maintenance facility lot, flood study, parks and recreation capital investment plan, and more..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Fine Arts Boosters - NFAB: "We are excited to fund two arts teachers' requests for books and music highlighting diversity and social emotional learning! Thank you, donors, for making these purchases possible.🥰 🎺🎭🎶..." (Facebook)

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— 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.

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