A Northfield man was killed yesterday morning in a two-car collision outside of the Allina Health Clinic. 
A statement released by the Northfield Police Department said at approximately 10:31am, the police were dispatched to a report of a personal injury crash involving two vehicles on Jefferson Parkway at the intersection with the Highway 3 Service Road.
The vehicles involved were a Toyota sedan and a Kia SUV. Both vehicles left the roadway and rolled over. One of them struck the Allina Clinic building.
The initial investigation showed that the driver of the sedan, 18-year-old Aiden Mandsagar of Dundas was traveling at a high rate of speed when he left the roadway on the service road and struck the SUV on Jefferson Parkway driven by 85-year-old Bryce Skaar of Northfield.
Allina Clinic medical staff immediately provided emergency medical care for the injured drivers. Northfield EMS, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service, and Northfield Police personnel continued emergency care upon arrival. Both drivers were transported to Hennepin County Medical Center for medical care. Skaar later died at the hospital from injuries received in the crash.
The statement said there is no further information available at this time. The investigation to determine the cause of the crash is ongoing and further details will be released at a later date.
Earth Day events moved to First UCC Church
The 2023 edition of the Northfield Earth Day Celebration will happen tomorrow. And despite a weather forecast that leaves much to be desired, organizers have made
some changes to the schedule that will still allow for a full day of seminars and activities.
As in years past, the day will be filled with opportunities to learn about better ways to care for our planet and environment through various workshops and opportunities to talk with people working on better climate goals.
Festivities will begn tonight with the return of the Earth Day Contra Dance at Armory Square. Considered to be American Folk Dancing, a Contra Dance resembles square dancing in many ways, but is said to be easier. Those who have never attended a Contra Dance are assured that they will find the steps very easy to pick up.
According to organizer Mary Jo Cristofaro, Saturday will start with 15 different seminars which anyone can attend. With topics ranging from the annual tree planting event at the Carleton arboretum to an Emerald Ash Borer seminar, to a workshop on how to make a plankton salve, there is something for everyone.
Former Northfield City Councilor Erica Zweifel said she was especially interested in the Low Yard Maintenance seminar which will be perfect for those planning to observe No Mow May.
“The city just passed a No Mow May ordinance, so people have the option to not mow their lawns in May. Now that ordinance [requiring people tp mow their lawns] is suspended in May. So, you can still mow your lawn if you want to, but it’s optional, and you can go to this low maintenance lawn care workshop on Earth Day and learn more about that, if you’re curious about it.”
The trade fair that had been planned for Bridge Square in the afternoon has been moved to the First UCC Church because of the expected inclement weather. Dozens of exhibitors will be set up to talk about their organization, or a product they offer. There will be several featured speakers, including Zweifel, who will talk about eliminating food waste.
For more information on all events of the day, and for any further updates to the schedule visit the Northfield Earth Day website at northfieldearthday.com.
Art a la Carte will highlight all aspects of Northfield High School creativity
And tonight, Northfield High School will present the 21st edition of Art a la Carte, the very popular festival featuring the entire Northfield High School arts 
community. Attendees will have an opportunity to see student artists showing or performing their work in a whimsical, celebratory atmosphere.
One of the teacher-leaders of the event, Katherine Norrie, said Arts a la Carte is a student run and organized event that is part art fair, part art festival, and all-around party featuring visual arts, music, dance, theater and more.
“This is the night when all of our departments come together and really shine,” she said.
The event will feature a gallery filled with art created by any student who wishes to enter a piece. There will be 15-20 “Make and Take” art activities from face painting and Shrinky Dinks to Zentangle bags and clay wheel lessons. There will be a print sale, featuring handmade student artwork, and new this year will be a clay cup sale.
Each Honors Art Student will have their own booth where they will show their work, discuss their vision, possibly demonstrate their technique, and have an activity for each visitor.
Music will be performed in the lower cafeteria along with roaming musicians throughout the festival, along with what organizers are billing as a “theater experience.”
Admission to the event is a $5-$10 suggested donation at the door. One need not have a connection to any of the student artists to attend, as the event is billed as something for “arts lovers of all ages.” The $3 admission charge includes a raffle ticket for the end-of-the-evening prize drawings. There will also be a variety of concessions available for purchase.
Art a la Carte will run from 5:30 to 9pm tonight at Northfield High School.
Rich Larson is the KYMN News Director. Contact him at rich@kymnradio.net
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