Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 1/6/26

Open Public Comment No one presented for open comments Presentations Stormwater Pollution Prevention Poster WinnersTheme “stormwater heroes”, open to students grade 2-5, 170 submissions Winning posters to be displayed in City Hall Consent Agenda Councilmember (CM) Brad Ness asked for clarification about payments for disbursements Public Hearings and Related Actions New Liquor License for Northfield … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 1/6/26

Observer REport: Rice County HighWay Dpt Public Mtg re: 10 Year Plan, 1.13.26

Rice County Highway Department Public Meeting                 January 13, 2026  Regarding the Ten-Year Plan  Dennis Lubbe: Fifty-four projects are identified, 115 million, about a million dollars in Federal Aid. Fifty-five million dollars revenue, forty-four dedicated from sales tax, state bridge funds and partnership monies with MNDOT, about 11 million dollars.  Multiple handouts and spreadsheets are available … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County HighWay Dpt Public Mtg re: 10 Year Plan, 1.13.26

Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 1.12.26

Northfield Public Schools, Organizational AND Regular School Board Meetings January 12, 2026 Meeting Video Recording (audio only) Organizational Meeting Call to Order for the Organizational Meeting by Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George-George at 6:15 pm. All board members present. The delay was a result from some technical issues with the livestream and recording functionality. The livestream … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 1.12.26

Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.6.26

Notes by Orick Peterson The Rice County Board of Commissioners’ meeting was called to order at 8:30 am by Commissioner Hoisington. All commissioners were present for the pledge of allegiance. The agenda and the minutes of the Dec 23 meeting were approved. Organizational business was conducted. Officers were elected for 2026. Malecha nominated Peters as … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.6.26

1.24.26 | Event: The Get Involved Gathering

It's going to be a big year, and the League of Women Voters needs your help to take principled action on the issues we care about. Join us to learn about the League's current areas of work and find your role. When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9-11 am Where: Cannon Valley Friends Meeting, 512 Washington … Continue reading 1.24.26 | Event: The Get Involved Gathering