Winter Parking Begins Next Week + Sustainable Building Policy

Rise and shine, Northfield! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 55 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Winter parking in Northfield begins Nov. 15. (Northfield Patch)
2. Northfield City Council heard a presentation on the proposed Northfield Sustainable Building Policy, which would make buildings in Northfield more environmentally friendly. (kymnradio.net)
3. Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Northfield, and we'll publish it in November. (Northfield Patch)
4. Here are the holiday movies that were filmed in Minnesota. (Bring Me The News)

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Today in Northfield:

• Morning Mingle - Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (7:30 a.m.)
• City Council Work Session Meeting - City of Northfield (6:00 p.m.)

Northfield Patch Notebook

• Dakota County Sheriff's Office: "November is Native American Heritage Month, a month designated in 1993 when President George H.W Bush extended what was previously a week long recognition to a month, dedicated to exploring and understanding the cultures and contribution..." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "A fall finale on the mini Bald Spot 🍁 #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef, will present “The (R)evolution of Indigenous Food Systems of North America,” Friday, November 5, from 10:50-11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. #CarletonCollege" (Facebook)
• St. Olaf College: "First-generation students are supported and welcome at St. Olaf College! We are proud of these students, and we are proud of the many First Gen leaders who make up our staff and faculty. Find many First Gen events happening across campus..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Arts Guild: "A wonderful concert was enjoyed by all today as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra! Classics, a commissioned premiere, and a truly SPECTACULAR soloist for the Sibelius Violin Concerto. You have one..." (Facebook)
• Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "Last Friday was Hal’s last day of work as our evening custodian. We wish him all the best in retirement!" (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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