Volleyball Rankings + MN Hopes To See FAFSA Fill-Outs Increase

Good morning, Northfield! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on in Northfield today.

First, today's weather:

Morning drizzle, then rain. High: 55 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Northfield:

1. Pastor Dennis Dempsey of Church of St. Dominic was killed in a crash Monday. He was riding his bike in Rosemount when he was hit by a car. (Northfield Patch)
2. Listen to Northfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann talk about the 2021-22 District Enrollment Report, traffic changes at Bridgewater Elementary and plans for e-learning on snow days this winter.(kymnradio.net)
3. The state of Minnesota set a goal to increase the number of high school seniors completing the FAFSA to 75% within five years. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
4. The final Minnesota Volleyball rankings for the 2021 season were released-see where Northfield ranked. (kdhlradio.com)

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Today in Northfield:

• Chamber General Orientation - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (8:00 a.m.)
• Be Local Buy Local Virtual - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (9:00 a.m.)
• Membership Luncheon - Manufacturing - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (11:30 a.m.)
• Caledonia Convention of States Town Hall Oct. 27, 7pm (7:00 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Carleton College: "Don't mind us—we're just over here reliving Inauguration + Family Weekend! 💛💙 It was such a wonderful weekend filled with fun and community! #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• City of Northfield, Minnesota: "Do you have leadership experience to share with aspiring leaders? We need coaches to help mentor participants in the 2022 Growing Local: Northfield Emerging Leaders Program..." (Facebook)
• Healthy Community Initiative: "Everyone is welcome at the Faribault Community School community dinner! Free for youth 18 and under, $3.50 for adults. Monday-Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on school days at Jefferson Elementary School, 922 Home Place in Faribault." (Facebook)
• Northfield Arts Guild: "Come celebrate with us! In just two weeks, CVRO finally gets to perform their 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the Orchestra has been on hiatus for almost two years and is ready to perform again...." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "Prairie Fire Children's Theatre returns to Northfield Nov. 15-20! Students in grades 2-8, register now for Alladin and His Magic Lamp, an exotic journey full of fun and surprises..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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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