Sustainability Proposals + Winter Solstice

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

First, today's weather:

Much colder. High: 25 Low: 14.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Winter Solstice is next week. Here are some fun winter activities in the community as well as information on how to watch the Ursid meteor showers. (Northfield Patch)
2. Check out KYMN Radio's interview with middle school musician Kyra Reverman.(kymnradio.net)
3. Looking to add a fur-baby to your family? Here are some of the animals recently put up for adoption in the Northfield area. (Northfield Patch)
4. Southeast Minnesotans with ideas to strengthen sustainability in their community can now apply with their proposal for support from University of Minnesota Extension Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership. (Southernminn.com)
5. Looking for a job? Here are Northfield's latest job openings. (Northfield Patch)

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Today in Northfield:

• Economic Development Authority Meeting (7:30 a.m.)
• Ambassador Committee Meeting - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (12:00 p.m.)
• Holiday Social - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (4:30 p.m.)
• Hospital Board Meeting - City of Northfield (5:00 p.m.)
• Planning Commission Meeting - City of Northfield (6:00 p.m.)
• Parks & Recreation Board Meeting - City of Northfield (6:30 p.m.)
• Bridgewater Choir Concert - Northfield Public School District (7:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Bethel Lutheran Northfield MN: "RING THOSE BELLS FOR TORIN ENGLE!!! Bethelite and third grader, Torin Engle will complete his Leukemia treatments on December 27, 2021!!! This will complete his over two-and-a-half year treatment cycle..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "New year brings new role for downtown Northfield The City of Northfield and the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation (NDDC) are transitioning how they’re working together to support a vital and vibrant downtown..." (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Would you like to join our team? The City of Northfield is recruiting for the following positions..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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.