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🌱 Patch AM: How Carleton’s miracle finish sets up a huge showdown with St. Olaf
Happening soon: Punk Jam on the Northfield Patch calendar
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 Carleton's miracle finish sets up a huge showdown with St. Olaf
- Planning a fall weekend? See why Windy Willow Farm made this list
Also on today's calendar: Youth Board Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Knights win instant classic over Macalester to keep Book of Knowledge (carleton.edu) — Carleton College's football team, based in Northfield, pulled out a thrilling 48–45 win over Macalester to keep the Book of Knowledge rivalry trophy, highlighted by a Hail Mary and a late game-winning drive. Northfield fans now turn their attention to the next big rivalry, as the Knights travel across the river to face St. Olaf for the Goat Trophy on Saturday, September 26 at 1 p.m. 
• The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Fall Family Fun 2026 (twincitiesfrugalmom.com) — Northfield families looking for fall fun are specifically invited to check out Windy Willow Farm Adventure, one of several farms highlighted for scenic drives from the Twin Cities. The broader guide rounds up apple orchards, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, spooky attractions, sunflower fields, nature centers, printable bucket lists, and even fall drink recipes, giving you plenty of options for weekend outings across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
📸 Around Northfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Punk Jam →
Hot Spot Music, LLC, 910 Union Street, Northfield
8:00 pm
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Youth Board Meeting →
The Key, 109 6th St W, Northfield
5:30 pm - Ukulele Jam Session →
Hot Spot Music, 801 Division Street, Northfield
7:30 pm - Nature Arts Class →
A Great Day Farm, 5575 115th Street East, Northfield
10:30 am - Art Process Group →
Northfield MN
4:30 pm - Mental Health Night →
The Key, 109 6th St W, Northfield
5:30 pm - Seed Collection Volunteer Day with CRP →
Sharing Our Roots Farm, 4905 315th Street West, Northfield
3:00 pm - Let's Talk Drugs - Drug & Alcohol Meeting →
The Key, 109 6th St W, Northfield
4:00 pm - Dolly Day →
Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street South Unit 2, Northfield
5:00 pm - River Walk Market Fair →
"River Walk Market Fair" Bridge Square, Northfield
9:00 am - Water Street Studios Shop →
Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield
11:00 am - Raise a Glass Fundraiser →
Loon Liquors, 115 5th St W, Northfield
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Cook in Northfield. Apply here.
- St. Olaf College posted a job opening for AY Lion's Pause Student Facilities Organizer (WS-OSA2) in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Football Recap: Hill-Murray's Undefeated Season over After Three Games (maxpreps.com)
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- Latest rain totals: Flooding, mudslide reported after 7+ inches of rain falls in Minnesota (bringmethenews.com)
Ok Northfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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