Open Forum The room was packed, standing room only. Members of the public gave comment, largely focused on ICE's presence in Rice County. Against ICE - 8 residents gave comment Worried about housing, businesses (restaurants), how this impacts community support for law enforcement, education, want county jail to stop honoring administrative warrants because of risk to … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 2.10.26
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Observer Report: Northfield Public Schools, 2.9.26
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 659 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, February 9, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m. Northfield District Office Boardroom AGENDA 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ms. Gonzales-George. Board members Ben Miller, Maggie Epstein and Jenny Nelson were not in attendance. 2. Agenda Approval/Table File: Approved by the … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield Public Schools, 2.9.26
Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 1.26.26
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 659 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, January 26, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m. Northfield District Office Boardroom AGENDA 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mr. Butler. Mr. Miller was virtual. Ms Gonzales-George and Ms. Nelson were not present. 2. Agenda Approval/Table File: Motion passed for approval. Documents … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 1.26.26
Observer Report: NorthfiELD City Council, 1.20.26
6:00 PM – Call to Order Mayor Zweifel makes statement about community and current events, including immigration actions, and how deeply troubling they are. Praises city police and sheriff for their professionalism and commitment to deescalation. Reiterates Northfield’s intent to maintain an open community. On behalf of the city, calls on federal officers to honor … Continue reading Observer Report: NorthfiELD City Council, 1.20.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.20.26
Present: Peters, Malecha, Perfeerst, Underdahl, Hoisington Community Corrections: Angela Brewer. Mental Health Court planning committee present today – to create structure for mental health treatment court. Multiple entities including law enforcement, social services, behavioral health, worked on this proposal. Reviewed background and different types of courts, both local and statewide, crisis vrs case management, cost, and what a mental health treatment court would look like in Rice … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.20.26