Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.24.24

Rice County Board of Commissioners September 24, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Called to order by Commissioner Malecha. All were present. Agenda and minutes of Sept 10 approved unanimously. II. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel A waiver of plat, a final plat, and a removal of conservation easement, all recommended by the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.24.24

Observer Report: Northfield Public Schools Board Meeting, 9.9.24

Call to Order – School Board Vice Chair Corey Butler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Corey Butler, Jeff Quinnell, Amy Goerwitz, Jenny Nelson, Rob Hardy, Ben Miller. Absent: Claudia Gonzalez George Agenda Approval/Table File – Agenda & table file approved unanimously (seehttps://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024.09.09-Board-Packet.pdf ) Public Comment – none Announcements and Recognitions –Greenvale … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield Public Schools Board Meeting, 9.9.24

November 5 Ballot Issue:  Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Renewal

The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) was established following voter approval in 1988 by 77% of Minnesota voters. The money in the Trust Fund is generated by the Minnesota State Lottery. The purpose of these funds is to provide a long-term, consistent and stable source of funding for purposes of protection, conservation, preservation, … Continue reading November 5 Ballot Issue:  Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Renewal

Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.10.24

Present: Purfeerst, Malacha, Docken, Hoisington, Underdahl  8:00 Open Forum  Speaker -to voter registration and elections and “gaps” in systems.  Voices concerns about upcoming elections, requests independent county measures to assure voter safety and election integrity.   Agenda County Commissioners Meeting September 10, 2024  Property Tax and Elections: Denise Anderson   2024 National Voter Registration Day Proclamation, … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.10.24

10.23.24 | Event: Community Meeting with Secretary of State Steve Simon

October 23, 2:30-3:30 pmFiftyNorth, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057 The best ideas come from the people in Minnesota. The work of the Secretary of State's office doesn't just happen behind a desk in St. Paul. It happens throughout the states in places like Rice County. That's why Secretary Steve Simon travels to all 87 … Continue reading 10.23.24 | Event: Community Meeting with Secretary of State Steve Simon