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Good morning Northfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Carleton's new sustainability honor puts Northfield on the map.
  • How St. Olaf broke through late against Carleton in Northfield rivalry
  • How a Northfield kennel reshaped bird dog training nationwide.

Also on today's calendar: Prairie's Edge Breakfast Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carleton is one of nation's first colleges to earn new Carnegie classification for sustainability – News (carleton.edu) — Carleton College in Northfield has been named one of the nation's first 14 schools to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, recognizing deep integration of climate and environmental work across campus. The honor highlights collaborations with the City of Northfield, the Cowling Arboretum, and local partners, underscoring the town's growing role in regional sustainability leadership.
   

• No. 1 St. Olaf scores 3-0 victory over Carleton on Sept. 30 (southernminn.com) — Northfield soccer fans saw St. Olaf's men pull away late from crosstown rival Carleton, scoring three goals in the final 16 minutes for a 3–0 MIAC win. The victory keeps the Oles unbeaten this season and extends their long conference streak, while both Northfield-based teams now turn to home games this coming weekend.
   

• Meet the Godfather of Labrador Retriever Training in America (outdoorlife.com) — A nationally known retriever trainer built Oak Ridge Kennels into a 70-dog operation based in Northfield, where his methods and inventions have influenced gun dog owners across the country. The story traces how he started his business here, refined his training philosophy, and developed popular tools like the Dead Fowl Trainer that many local bird hunters likely use.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I love my family, at Family Fare.
    All of them took me in as a child when I moved here ten years ago. Each person is committed to their work and I find it my home away from home… (Nextdoor Northfield)
  • Just got back from another wonderful meal at St.
    John's Lutheran Church. Honestly, the church feels like a second home. The community as strong and the faith is unbreakable. I just wanted to give a… (Nextdoor Presidential)
  • Applebee's - Apple American Group posted a job opening for Cook in Northfield. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • AG Ellison: Ratepayers could be on the hook for 'billions' due to Pine Island data center (postbulletin.com)
  • Bluejays fall to Tigers and Saints as regular season dwindles down (hometownsource.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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