🌱 Patch AM: Three Northfield youth fishing teams are state-bound this September

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In today's newsletter:

• Three Northfield youth fishing teams are state-bound this September
• How a Northfield farmer is weathering Minnesota's deepening drought

Also on today's calendar: Global Casino Night - Playing with a Purpose and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two more teams from Northfield qualify for upcoming Minnesota Junior BASS state meet (southernminn.com) — Northfield High School's youth anglers are sending three teams to the Minnesota Junior BASS state tournament after strong showings at a last-chance qualifier on Cedar Lake near Faribault. Two Raider duos, including winners Zander Arroyo and Grayson Gray, secured new bids, joining a previously qualified Northfield team for the Leech Lake state meet in September.
   

• Nearly 45% of Minnesota Now in Severe Drought (agriculture.com) — A worsening drought now covers nearly 45% of Minnesota, and Northfield farmer Dave Legvold says his conservation-focused practices are helping stretch limited moisture. State and federal data show corn and soybean conditions slipping, with yields expected to fall slightly from last year, making timely late-summer rain crucial for area crops and local farm incomes.
   

📸 Around Northfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Global Casino Night - Playing with a Purpose →
  Boundless Playspace and Activity Center, 3825 Superior Dr NW, Rochester
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Membership Appreciation Picnic
  Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce Sechler Park Pavilion 1200 Armstrong Road *Be advised that Armstrong Road may be under construction & will need to use the entrance by Kwik-Trip on Laurel Court*
  11:00 am
• Environmental Quality Commission Meeting →
  Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Third Thursday Downtown →
  Northfield, MN Calendar, 12 Bridge Square, Northfield
  5:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
  6:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Economic Development Authority Meeting - CANCELED →
  Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
  Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Chamber Conference Room 19 Bridge Square Northfield, MN 55057
  8:00 am
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting - CANCELLED →
  Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• NG - VB Tryouts
  Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
  8:00 am
Wednesday August 19
• NG - VB HS
  Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
  7:00 am
• Lunch & Learn: Minnesota's Mussels →
  River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault
  12:00 pm
• Lunch & Learn: Minnesota's Mussels →
  River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Coffee & Bagel Brands posted a job opening for Team Member in Northfield. Apply here.
• Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Dundas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Faribault

• Taiwanese buyers tour Faribault soybean farm (agweek.com)
• Has your car been Flocked? Website shows whether your vehicle is in the database. (kstp.com)
• What's Pushing Gas Prices Above $4 A Gallon Nationally (kdhlradio.com)

Farmington

• Season comes to an end for Pirates (faribaultcountyregister.com)

Lakeville

• MN Plumbing Reports Summer Appliance Surge Across Lakeville and Twin Cities (chinookobserver.com)
• Lay initiative helps Catholic elderly maintain vital link to the Church and sacraments (thecatholicspirit.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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