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Unrest over the COVID-19 vaccines have led to two lawsuits this week, one by healthcare workers and one by a 20-year-old Minnesota Duluth student who is against the university vaccine mandate.
Unrest over the COVID-19 vaccines have led to two lawsuits this week, one by healthcare workers and one by a 20-year-old Minnesota Duluth student who is against the university vaccine mandate. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

Hey, Northfield neighbors! Happy Friday. Jeff Arnold here, hoping that it's been a good week and that the weekend looks like a good one for you. But before we get to some rest and relaxation, let's get you caught up with what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

There won't likely a lot of sun to look forward to. Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 80 Low: 61.

Here are your Top Five stories happening today around Northfield and Minnesota:

1. Seeking peace of mind, some Minnesotans skirt COVID-19 booster guidelines (Minnesota Public Radio.

2. Some Minnesota health workers sue over vaccine mandate (Southernminn.com.

3. Public invited to tour renovated Northfield depot | News (Southernminn.com)

4. The Mall of America is now offering 500 doses of the coronavirus vaccines along with the COVID-19 booster several days a week. (Patch)

5. A University of Minnesota-Duluth student is suing the university system over its requirement that students be vaccinated by Oct. 8. (Patch)

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Northfield Patch Notebook

  • Minnesota Renaissance Festival: "What brings you to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival? Could it be the Turkey Legs, Jousting, or Artisans? How about a FREE Summit Beer tasting at the Pavilion? That's right, you heard us. FREE Summit Beer tasting this Oktoberfest theme ..." (Facebook)
  • Minnesota Renaissance Festival: "Join us for the FINAL weekend of the 2021 Minnesota Renaissance Festival. This weekend is Oktoberfest! We will have Lederhosen & Dirndl Costume Contests, a Stein Holding Competition, Yodeling Competitions, a Sauerkraut Eating Contest and..." (Facebook)
  • Old Northfield: "Facebook super-sleuths, NHS needs your help identifying these images and the event taking place. These images and some others are part of a collection of mostly Savage, Burnsville and Eagan images (not owned by NHS.) They were taken by D..." (Facebook)
  • Northfield Public Schools Community Education: "We're hiring staff to assist with our Project ABLE programs in Faribault and Northfield! Project ABLE serves persons with differential cognitive, physical and social abilities, helping them to achieve a better life through education. Lea..." (Facebook)
  • City of Northfield, Minnesota: "The Northfield Human Rights Commission is seeking nominees for its annual Human Rights Award by October 31, 2021. To be considered for this award, a nominee should be a local individual, group or organization that has demonstrated a long..." (Facebook)
  • Northfield Arts Guild: "Tonight's the night! Join us in Odd Fellows Park for CVRO's first concert of the season! We are watching the weather, and it looks like the rain will miss us, so we are still on and excited to perform for you!" (Facebook)

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— Jeff Arnold

About me: I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start. I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.

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