St. Olaf Land Donation + Alcohol Caused 4-Vehicle Crash

Good morning, people of Northfield! Morgan Reddekopp here with a brand-new issue of the Northfield Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 42 Low: 25.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Post Consumer Brands Donated 30 Acres of land to St. Olaf College. (Northfield Patch)
2. The donation deadline for Community Action Center's 'Operation Joy' is Friday. (kymnradio.net)
3. Alcohol was involved in Monday's four-vehicle crash on Highway 19, according to State Patrol. (KROC-AM)

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Today in Northfield:

• Membership Luncheon - Business Coaching (11:30 a.m.)
• HS Conferences - Northfield Public School District (3:30 p.m.)
• Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting (4:00 p.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration - Faribault Food Market & Resource Center (4:00 p.m.)
• Environmental Quality Commission Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Carleton College: "Little Scoville Library 📚🏡 The little free library, placed in front of Nutting House, was crafted by professor emeritus Cliff Clark as part of Carleton’s Story Core project for President Byerly’s inauguration. #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• St. Olaf College: "Facing financial hardship in college had a huge impact on Ron Hunter '70 and nearly got him to quit. Now, after a fulfilling military career and law practice, he's giving back to support members of a student organization he co-founded at..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Do you have gently used winter gear to donate? Donations of coats and snow pants for elementary-aged students are especially welcomed. You can drop your donations off at the Community Action Center of Northfield’s Clothes Closet, 600 Wat..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Northfield MN: "Early giving is in full swing for Give to the Max Day 2021! By donating to the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation you partner with us to create a vibrant and vital downtown. We have a goal to raise $1855 this week (to honor the ..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Fine Arts Boosters - NFAB: "Give to The Max Day is an opportunity to think about and show thankfulness for the non-profit organizations in your loved ones' lives. Please consider a one-time or repeating donation to NFAB. Your funds will go directly to benefit stude..." (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Northfield Daily? You can reach me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.