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Greetings Northfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want paid evening work supporting Northfield families' college and career goals?
  • Want to hear about a wild 1896 bicycle bank heist?
  • How much DNR tree-planting money is coming to Northfield?

Also on today's calendar: Global Casino Night - Playing with a Purpose and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Navigating and Coaching for College and Careers – Childcare Support Specialist – Student Jobs (carleton.edu) — Carleton students can now apply for a paid childcare support role with Navigating and Coaching for College and Careers, working at the Jefferson Parkway site in Northfield during the 2026–27 academic year. The job supports local students and families attending evening classes, with steady weekly evening shifts, training on-site, and a focus on serving diverse Northfield alumni communities.
   

• Author Jeff Sauve to discuss 1896 bicycle bank robbery in Northfield (southernminn.com) — Northfield residents can hear historian and former St. Olaf archivist Jeff Sauve discuss his new true-crime book about an 1896 bicycle-assisted bank robbery on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. His talk will explore the dramatic multi-state chase, the role of everyday people, and the strong Norwegian-American ties woven through the story, with signed copies available for purchase.
   

• City of Austin among dozens of communities to receive Minnesota DNR forestry grant (kttc.com) — Minnesota's DNR is awarding nearly $5 million in tree-planting grants, and Northfield is among the southern Minnesota cities getting money to strengthen their urban forests. Austin receives a large share, but Northfield's award will also help replace damaged trees and expand canopy cover. Another round of community forestry grants is open through Sept. 14 with no local match required.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • NG/SG - VB HS Scrimmage
    Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
    8:00 am
    • Thursday August 27
  • NG - VB C2 vs PEM
    Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
    4:30 pm
  • NG - V vs PEM
    Randolph Public School District Randolph, MN 55065
    7:15 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Duo with Nick Salisbury →
    Chapel Brewing, 15 Hester St, Dundas
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01970) -110 E 4th St in Northfield. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Faribault

  • Rice County approves courthouse trees for Faribault Area Hospice initiative (southernminn.com)
  • Tilt-A-Whirl! The Minnesota invention and State Fair staple turns 100 (brainerddispatch.com)
  • The number of agencies with access to police Flock camera data in Minnesota ranges from zero to hundreds (kstp.com)

Cannon Falls

Lakeville

  • Lakeville Man Tried To Tamper With A Witness — Now He's Going To Prison (patch.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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