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🌱 Patch AM: Why Northfield’s maternity ward is thriving while others shut down
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Northfield's maternity ward is thriving while others shut down
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 68.
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota is losing hospital obstetrics units faster than most states, new data finds (mprnews.org) — Northfield residents should know that Northfield Hospital + Clinics is actually growing its number of baby deliveries even as many Minnesota hospitals shut down their labor and delivery units. New research shows the state has lost a large share of obstetrics services, especially in rural areas, raising concerns about access to safe births and prenatal care, but also spotlighting local hospitals that are finding ways to keep maternity care viable. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Riverfront Fine Arts Festival 2026 →
Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St S, Northfield
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Offices closed for Labor Day →
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7:30 am - City Council Meeting →
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5:30 pm - Defeat of Jesse James Days →
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7:00 am - Mayor's Youth Council Work Session →
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7:45 am - Library Board Meeting →
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6:00 pm - Defeat of Jesse James Days →
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7:00 am - Charter Commission Meeting →
Northfield, MN Calendar, 801 Washington Street, Northfield
6:00 pm - Defeat of Jesse James Days →
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7:00 am - Defeat of Jesse James Days →
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Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi can anyone recommend an honest, reliable vendor to repair or replace a central AC unit?
Or recommend who NOT to use? Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Northfield)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Seasonal Ice Arena Attendant II / Zamboni Driver in Northfield. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Team Member in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Faribault
- School board hears updates regarding summer building construction projects (southernminn.com)
- 5 Things to Know About the Tilt-A-Whirl (mspmag.com)
- County Board Got a Construction Update at Tuesday's Meeting (kbew98country.com)
Farmington
- Goodhue County drowning: Missing swimmer's body pulled from Cannon River (fox9.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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