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Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Wild Ones Southeast Minnesota Prairie Partners Receives 2026 Outstanding Conservationist Award (dundasmn.com) — Northfield homeowners and students are directly benefiting from Wild Ones Southeast Minnesota Prairie Partners, which just received Rice County's 2026 Outstanding Conservationist Award. Their Lawns to Legumes projects in town, plus Pocket of Prairie lessons in Northfield schools, are turning yards and classrooms into pollinator-friendly native plant habitats that support local farms and ecosystems.
2. Lamarre, No. 29 women's cross country win St. Olaf Invitational (stolaf.edu) — Northfield residents saw St. Olaf's No. 29 women's cross country team win its own soggy home invitational, led by junior Lamarre's first-ever individual title on the St. Olaf course. The Oles beat higher-ranked UW–Eau Claire and placed seven runners in the top 20, and they'll race again nearby at Carleton's Running of the Cows on October 3.
3. MSCO is Proud to Celebrate Jasmine Kamboj's Incredible Contributions to Clinical Oncology (oncodaily.com) — Northfield residents can take pride that Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, who leads the Cancer Care and Infusion Center at Northfield Hospital + Clinics, is being honored by the Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology. Her leadership spotlight recognizes years of work improving oncology care, and she credits local colleagues, organizations, and family for supporting her journey.
4. The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Fall Family Fun 2026 (twincitiesfrugalmom.com) — Northfield families are highlighted in this Twin Cities fall guide through Windy Willow Farm Adventure, one of several day-trip destinations recommended for autumn fun. The piece rounds up apple orchards, pumpkin patches, spooky attractions, sunflower fields, and nature centers across Minnesota, plus printable checklists and discounts, giving you plenty of ideas for planning fall outings close to home and around the region.
5. Jasmine Kamboj: What Are the Key Challenges Facing Rural Cancer Care? (oncodaily.com) — Northfield's own Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, medical director at Northfield Hospital + Clinics, is engaging nationally in conversations about the challenges of rural cancer care. She recently highlighted an American Society of Clinical Oncology presentation on successful rural initiatives, underscoring how ongoing national work could influence access and innovation for patients in communities like Northfield.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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