Good morning to you Northfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How St. Olaf is remembering Norway's King Harald V
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• St. Olaf mourns passing of King Harald V of Norway (stolaf.edu) — St. Olaf College in Northfield is honoring the life and legacy of Norway's King Harald V, who died August 28 at age 89 and visited the campus three times. Faculty and the college president recall his close ties to the school, his emphasis on empathy and inclusivity, and how his speeches continue to shape how Oles study Norwegian culture and leadership.
📸 Around Northfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield
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Tuesday September 1 - OPEN CLAY STUDIO
Northfield Arts Guild Guild Clay Studio
1:00 pm Wednesday September 2 - Opening Picnic
Arcadia Charter School Northfield, MN 55057
5:30 pm - Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting →
Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
6:00 pm Thursday September 3 - Goal Setting Conferences
Arcadia Charter School Northfield, MN 55057
8:00 am - OPEN CLAY STUDIO
Northfield Arts Guild Guild Clay Studio
12:00 pm Saturday September 5 - Saturday Wheel Throwing: Session 1
Northfield Arts Guild Guild Clay Studio
9:00 am - Water Street Studios Shop
Northfield Arts Guild Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
11:00 am - Watercolor Class: Color Theory 1
Northfield Arts Guild Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
1:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday September 1 - VB - Jr H at Red Wing
Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
4:30 pm - VB - C1 at Red Wing
Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
4:30 pm - VB - JV at Red Wing
Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
5:45 pm - Lake City vs Cannon Falls →
CANNON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target Corporation posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1211) in Northfield. Apply here.
- St. Olaf College posted a job opening for AY Athletics Student Video Crew – Directors/Camera Operators (WS-ST1) in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Faribault
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- Girls volleyball results for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 (postbulletin.com)
- Thirsty? The Minnesota State Fair has nearly 100 drinks to choose from (sctimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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