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Cheers Northfield! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When the free Justice Bus will offer legal help in Northfield
  • Meet Northfield's newly crowned DJJD ambassadors and what they'll do next
  • How Carleton's no-loan pledge could change costs for Northfield families

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free mobile legal services from the Justice Bus roll out across Minnesota (mprnews.org) — A Justice Bus offering free civil legal help is scheduled to roll into Northfield later this week, giving residents no-cost assistance with issues like eviction and custody. Operated by Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, the mobile office will stop in both Faribault and Northfield as part of a broader effort to make legal support more accessible across the region.
   

2. Defeat of Jesse James Days selects 2027 ambassador team (hometownsource.com) — Northfield's 2027 Defeat of Jesse James Days Ambassador Team has been crowned, wrapping up a 10‑week program of service projects, professional development, and local outreach. The new ambassadors will represent Northfield at more than 100 appearances across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, while outgoing ambassadors received scholarships and statewide recognition tied to Aquatennial and Winter Carnival traditions.
   

3. Carleton to Eliminate Loans from Financial Aid Packages Beginning in 2027 (kymnradio.net) — Carleton College in Northfield will remove student loans from all need-based financial aid packages starting in the 2027–28 school year, replacing them with grants and scholarships. The change, backed by major fundraising, aims to reduce student debt and could especially help middle-income families while giving graduates more freedom in their post-college choices.
   

4. St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search (huntscanlon.com) — St. Olaf College in Northfield is launching a national search for a new chief information officer, a role that will oversee both campus IT and the academic library. The position will shape cybersecurity, data governance, and technology strategy that support students and faculty, while aligning with the college's long-term strategic plan and academic mission.
   

5. These Are the 10 Most Charming Main Streets in the Midwest (midwestliving.com) — Northfield earns a spot among the Midwest's most charming main streets, highlighted for its Division Street shops, cafés, and the scenic Cannon River backdrop. The article points visitors to spots like Northfield Olive Oils & Vinegars, Goodbye Blue Monday, and the Riverwalk Market Fair, positioning downtown Northfield as a standout day‑trip destination just south of the Twin Cities.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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