Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Jefferson Parkway construction will change your west-side commute soon
Also check out Riverfront Fine Arts Festival 2026 on the Northfield Patch calendar
Hi there, Northfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Jefferson Parkway construction will change your west-side commute soon
- How a Northfield farmer is shaping the future of Minnesota pork
Also on today's calendar: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Northfield Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Northfield Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Northfield. 
- Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Thursday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Phase 3 of Northfield Street and Trail Project Set to Begin (kymnradio.net) — Major road and trail work is about to reshape Jefferson Parkway and nearby streets on Northfield's west side, with local-only access and detours via Division, Woodley, and Maple. The city's Phase 3 project will resurface key roads, add sidewalks, expand Mill Towns State Trail connections, and upgrade numerous pedestrian crossings. Residents can track progress and sign up for updates online. 
• Brad Kluver Invests in Leadership, Communication and the Future of Pork (swineweb.com) — Northfield pork producer Brad Kluver is blending his family farm roots, teaching background, and swine nutrition work as part of Minnesota Pork's new leadership cohort. He's sharpening communication skills to better advocate for agriculture, mentor future producers, and help keep farming a viable option for his children. His story highlights how local farmers are adapting to industry change.
📸 Around Northfield
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Riverfront Fine Arts Festival 2026 →
Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St S, Northfield
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Human Rights Commission Meeting →
Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
6:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting →
Northfield, MN Calendar Northfield, MN 55057
5:00 pm - OPEN CLAY STUDIO
Northfield Arts Guild Guild Clay Studio
1:00 pm - Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting →
Northfield, MN Calendar, City Hall 801 Washington Street, Northfield
6:00 pm - Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
Art Play Learn Online
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 18
📣 Northfield Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Faribault Cares: CPR/First Aid Training
Faribault Chamber of Commerce 530 Wilson Avenue Faribault, MN 55021
9:00 am - 2026 BML Summer Reading Challenge CONTINUES! →
Faribault, MN Calendar Faribault, MN 55021
9:00 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
Farmington Community Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Farmington Community Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am - K - 5 Assessment Conferences
Eagle View Elko, MN 55020
11:00 am - Public Computer Aide
Elko New Market Library Shakopee Library
11:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Benedictine posted a job opening for Part-time Resident Assistant in Northfield. Apply here.
- Minnesota Jobs posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Faribault
- One of my ancestors was an "adding machine champion" (blogspot.com)
- Fundraiser underway to provide special surprises for kids undergoing medical treatment (kttc.com)
- CUP denied for Cannabis Microbusiness (faribaultcountyregister.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
