🌱 Patch AM: What key park and drinking water decisions are councilors weighing tonight?

Hi Northfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What key park and drinking water decisions are councilors weighing tonight?
• How did Northfield girls cross country become a state powerhouse?

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Less humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parks, Drinking Water Quality Among Key Items on Tonight's Council Agenda (kymnradio.net) — Northfield City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. to swear in a new police officer, weigh upgrades to Oddfellows and Sibley Swale parks, and consider a new Drinking Water Quality Working Group. Councilors will also discuss a federal funding strategy, participation in an EV infrastructure program, and a Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant that could shape future transportation safety projects.
   

• No. 2 ranked Northfield girls cross county looks for more success in 2026 (southernminn.com) — Northfield High School's girls cross country team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 2 in Class AA after a historic 2025 campaign that included a fifth straight Big 9 title and third place at state. With nearly the entire state roster returning and a strong youth pipeline built through local camps and programs, captains and coaches say the community's running culture is fueling big goals.
   

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Wednesday August 26
• 2026 BML Summer Reading Challenge CONTINUES! →
  Faribault, MN Calendar Faribault, MN 55021
  9:00 am
• K - 5 Assessment Conferences
  Eagle View Elko, MN 55020
  11:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting: Faribault Area Learning Center
  Faribault Chamber of Commerce McKinley School 930 4th Ave, Faribault, MN 55021
  3:30 pm
• Public Computer Aide
  Elko New Market Library Shakopee Library
  4:00 pm
• Special Parks and Recreation Board Meeting →
  Faribault, MN Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Parks and Recreation Board →
  Faribault, MN Calendar
  5:00 pm
• 3D Printing Lab →
  Faribault, MN Calendar Faribault, MN 55021
  5:30 pm
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  Farmington, MN Calendar, 17 Elm Street, Farmington
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Northfield. Apply here.
• St. Olaf College posted a job opening for AY Student Lead Broadcast Production Engineer (WS-ST3) in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Faribault

• Fundraiser underway to provide special surprises for kids undergoing medical treatment (kttc.com)
• Voyageurs National Park Closes Several Sites Until Further Notice (kdhlradio.com)
• Still no arrest in homicide of Albert Lea man (tripleanews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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