PUBLIC FORUM: No commenters AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Roll Call Note: many young people in attendance today, so staff, sheriff, attorney and commissioners did introductions Hoisington - not present Those not on microphone could not be heard via zoom stream, so observer flagged this for staff. Six residents on … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.14.26
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Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 4.20.26
4/14 Northfield City Council Work Session 2026 Absentee/Early Voting, Primary Election and General Election Update Presentation gives overview of details regarding the running of the 2026 elections (primary and general) Northfield is unique because it is early voting site for entire county Council votes on whether to align Northfield’s early voting hours with the Rice … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 4.20.26
Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.17.26
I. Primary Agenda: Motion 26-155 (Ames Mill Dam Project)The central focus of the meeting was authorizing a grant application to the LCCMR for the finaldesign and construction plans regarding the removal and modification of the Ames Mill Dam. Project Goal: Replace the existing dam with rock rapids to facilitate fish passage andenhance river safety. Financial … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.17.26
Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.7.26
School Board Policy Committee Meeting April 7, 2026 Review of Policies A Policy 608: Instructional Services – Special Education Moore: Does a child 0-6 yrs old need a diagnosis for services? Special Education Specialist: They have their own criteria Moore: Does that diagnosis stick beyond age 6? Special Education Specialist: The policy sunsets after that age. … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.7.26
Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.5.26
Agenda items/Business Observations: Part 1: We build, we rise presentation (math style for learning), Lincoln Elementary School A focus on math and expectations/goals - Implementation steps; look at data, pose a question, analyze data (root, cause, analysis), and find out the why, create a plan for growth, finalize/share/launch plan. Three legs of mathematical rigor, asked … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.5.26
