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Good morning Northfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much could Northfield property taxes rise under the 2027 levy?
  • See how Northfield swimmers stacked up in every race Thursday night
  • New Wŏn Buddhist spiritual group quietly taking root in Northfield.

Also on today's calendar: Inclusive Video Gaming Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northfield Council to Set Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy Tuesday (kymnradio.net) — Northfield's City Council is poised Tuesday to set a preliminary 2027 property tax levy that could rise about 8.6%, translating to roughly 6% higher bills, or $13 a month for typical homeowners. The proposal would help cover rising operating costs, infrastructure debt, support for FiftyNorth, and possible new police and public works positions, while also absorbing a potential county cut to library funding.
   

• Girls swimming and diving results for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2026 (postbulletin.com) — Northfield High School's girls swim team grabbed the 200 medley relay win and several strong individual finishes in Thursday's meet, highlighted by standout swims from Greta Kortuem and Mae Bowers. Local fans can see exactly how Northfield stacked up against Century across every event, from sprints to distance races and diving.
   

• Penn State IKS Speaker Series: Sung Ha Yun 'Women's Liberation in Modern Korean Religion' (psu.edu) — A Penn State lecture will spotlight how early twentieth-century Wŏn Buddhism opened new leadership roles for Korean women, focusing on pioneering cleric Cho Chŏn'gwŏn. The speaker, St. Olaf professor Sung Ha Yun, is also helping nurture a new Wŏn Buddhist spiritual cultivation group in Northfield, offering local residents another avenue for community and spiritual practice.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • City of Northfield Minnesota posted a job opening for Seasonal Ice Arena Attendant II / Zamboni Driver in Northfield. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Faribault

  • VA Resource Fair Coming to Faribault Armory (va.gov)
  • High School Student on a Mission to Clear School Lunch Balances (983thecoast.com)
  • For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual (devilslakejournal.com)

Cannon Falls

  • Cannon Falls Resident Charged With Six Felonies in Dakota County Minor Sex Crime Case (limitless-news.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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