Rice County Observer REport: Community Open House on Proposed Zoning Change in Rice County Farmland, 10.26.23

The room at the senior center Buckham West, just west of Buckham Library was pretty full, with perhaps 50 attendees. The presenter was Jeremy Edwards, Rice County’s environmentalplanner. The meeting was scheduled for 5:30-7:30 pm, with the first half hour open forattendees to mingle and examine the exhibits along the walls of the room detailing … Continue reading Rice County Observer REport: Community Open House on Proposed Zoning Change in Rice County Farmland, 10.26.23

Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Meeting, 10.24.23

Rice County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, October 24, 2023  Present: Malacha, Underdahl, Docken, Purfeerst,   Absent: Hoisington  Environmental Services: Julie Runkel  CUP/Rypkema- Section 1, Webster Township. Approved  Final Plat/Bloch (Winjum)- Section 21, Wells Township. Approved  Property Tax and Elections: Denise Anderson  Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses, Holy Cross Catholic School,   6100 37 th St. W, Webster, … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Meeting, 10.24.23

11.7.23: Readers & Democracy Event

Readers & Democracy:Join the local League of Women Voters for the chance to talk about how books can be leading us in the direction of keeping democracy safe and healthy. Bring a book of your own that you think can make a difference in our understanding of where we are going or how we have … Continue reading 11.7.23: Readers & Democracy Event

Northfield Public Schools Observer Report: School Board Meeting, 10.9.23

Call to Order – School Board Vice Chair Corey Butler called the meeting to order at 6:00. Dr. Dr. Matt Hillmann attending over Zoom, Claudia Gonzelez-George, Amy Goerwitz absent Land Acknowledgement Statement – read by student Maddie Busman. Agenda Approval/Table File – approved as presented Public Comment – Arleene Gallardo works in the district office … Continue reading Northfield Public Schools Observer Report: School Board Meeting, 10.9.23

Rice County Observer Report: Board of Commissioners Work SessioN, 10.17.23 

Roll Call: Malecha, Hoisington, Underdahl, Purfeerst, Docken all present  Highway: Dennis Luebbe                    Resolution #23-039 Minnesota Department of Transportation                     Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1152896.  Motion to approve unanimous.  Adjourn  Committee of the Whole Work Session    October 17, 2023  Call to Order: all commissioners present  Community Services and Community Corrections: Angela Brewer                     Treatment Court … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Board of Commissioners Work SessioN, 10.17.23