St. Olaf Alumna Publishes Book + 2021 Halloween Celebrations

Good morning, Northfield! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Northfield.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain. High: 51 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. St. Olaf College alumna Natalie Warren talks about her new book, which details her and her friend's journey of becoming the first women to canoe the 2,000 miles from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay. (St. Olaf College News)
2. Here are the Northfield Halloween celebrations happening this fall. (Northfield Patch)
3. Church of the Risen Savior and Church of St. Dominic have shared funeral details for Father Denny. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• Economic Development Authority Meeting (7:30 a.m.)
• Hospital Board Meeting - City of Northfield (5:00 p.m.)
• ZBA & Planning Commission Meeting - City of Northfield (6:00 p.m.)
• Planning Commission Meeting - City of Northfield (6:00 p.m.)
• The Inside Scoop - Guest Lecture with Dan Hill (7:00 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• St. Olaf College: "Eight current or former regents, two faculty members, two staff members, and one current student will serve as members of the Presidential Search Committee." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "Carleton has witnessed several changes this year. 💛 These times of transition are opportunities to reimagine together. Tell us: What are your hopes & dreams for Carleton's future? And how do you plan to make those hopes a reality? ➡️..." (Facebook)
• Bethel Lutheran Northfield MN: "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the St. Dominic’s family for the sudden loss of Father Denny Dempsey. We will be holding you up in prayer." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Fall street sweeping and leaf clean-up begins this week. City staff are removing the leaves that have fallen in the street. Homeowners should not rake or blow leaves into the street..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and City Engineer discuss the traffic adjustments made around Bridgewater and Greenvale Park Elementary Schools, the upcoming mill and overly project on the Northwest side of town in 2022,..." (Facebook)

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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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