Gophers Head To Northfield + Local 'Lights On' Program

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Northfield today.

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First, today's weather: Light rain in the morning. High: 72 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Northfield today:

1. Gophers Head to Northfield for St. Olaf College Invite (GopherSports.com)
2. Police Chief Mark Elliott on DJJD celebration and "Lights On" Program (kymnradio.net)

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Today in Northfield:

• Breast Cancer Care: Innovation, Disruptive Technologies and Early (7:00 AM)

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Northfield Patch Notebook

• Minnesota Renaissance Festival: "Join the Fun Weekends Now - Oct 3rd + Festival Friday, Oct 1st King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century village." (Facebook)
• Carleton College: "How was move-in day already a week ago? We're still not over how fun it was to welcome the Class of 2025 to campus!" (Facebook)
• Northfield Arts Guild: "Our gallery is filled with beautiful pieces by our member artists! Stop by this evening, Thursday, Sept. 16, as we celebrate with the community at our Members Exhibition gallery reception from 6-8 pm." (Facebook)
• Carleton College Knights: "Marco da Cunha had a goal and an assist as Men's Soccer notched a 2-1 win over Saint Mary's in the MIAC opener on Wednesday." (Facebook)
• Downtown Northfield MN: "Head downtown on Thursday, September 16. for the last Bridge Square Block Party!" (Instagram)

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