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1. Bronwyn Allabastro '28 named Newman Civic Fellow for 2026–27 – News (carleton.edu) — A Carleton student working with Northfield's Mercado Local and Faribault High School has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for 2026–27, bringing new resources and visibility to local community projects. Her fellowship grant will support work at Mercado Local, which serves immigrant vendors while fostering community-building and collaboration among Northfield groups tackling shared social challenges.
2. Fifty North members make case for proposed YMCA merger (kymnradio.net) — Northfield seniors may soon see big changes at Fifty North, as members weigh a proposed merger with the Northfield Area Family YMCA that supporters say is crucial to keep the city-owned senior center and its warm-water pool financially sustainable. Longtime members Jim and Liz Pence now back the plan after reviewing finances and touring a similar YMCA facility, while the board and full membership still must vote on the proposal.
3. Scammers Continue Targeting Elderly Residents in Rice County (kymnradio.net) — Rice County authorities are warning residents after staff at Graphic Mailbox in Northfield helped stop a local woman from mailing $30,000 in cash to scammers. The incident highlights how fraudsters pressure mostly older adults to act quickly, and law enforcement urges anyone facing suspicious money requests to pause, verify the caller, and contact police or their bank before sending funds.
4. Minnesota is losing hospital obstetrics units faster than most states, new data finds (mprnews.org) — Minnesota is rapidly losing hospital obstetrics units, but Northfield Hospital + Clinics is among the rural systems reporting growing numbers of baby deliveries despite statewide closures. New research from the University of Minnesota warns that shuttered birthing centers especially endanger rural families, even as a few hospitals adapt with cross-trained staff and creative staffing models to keep maternity care available.
5. Six things you need to know about the 2026 Men's Cross Country Team (ritathletics.com) — Northfield will host the NCAA Division III men's cross country national championship at Carleton's Bill Huyck Championship Course on Saturday, Nov. 21, putting the town on the national running map. The article mainly profiles RIT's team and season schedule leading up to that meet.
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