Call to Order: Chair John Bellingham presided over the meetingPresentations and Reports Faribault High School Presentation – Principal Mr. Malter Presented on the school’s mission – every student gets a high-quality instruction, focus on positive relationships, want to emphasize belonging and respect, etc. Highlighted the importance of positive relationships and clear communication with all stakeholders … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board Meeting, 3.16.26
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Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 3.17.26
Present: Malacha, Hoisington, Purfeerst, Peters, Underdahl Pledge of Allegiance Outside Agency: Minnesota DNR Land Acquisition in Northfield Township Discussion. Spokesperson from DNR, Proposed acquisition of 35 acres in Northfield Township, in bedrock bluff /prairie in NE Rice County. For preservation of land/conservation of natural heritage and flora across MN. Site is a dry bedrock prairie, currently owned by Diane Angel, managing land … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 3.17.26
Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.10.26
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Work Meeting Members are paraphrased, not quoted. HRA recently was reconfigured to be made up of City Council members and hold meetings before City Council work sessions on the second Tuesday of each month. Five minutes prior to the meeting council members stand and sit talking to one another and some … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.10.26
Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 3.9.26
Members absent: Jenny Nelson Agenda approved No public comments Announcements: Recognition of winter sports, boys swim and dive, girls wrestling, state orchestra 221 Juniors took ACT test Raider Image (mascot) Proposal: NHS Student Representatives spoke Image in relationship to the school’s strategic plan Reasoning: visual representation of Northfield’s identity, values and connection Process: Letters to … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 3.9.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 3.10.26
Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Malecha Absent: Hoisington AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Roll Call B. Approval of Agenda C. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 17, 2026 II. PROPERTY TAX & ELECTIONS: Denise Anderson Approved all of the following unanimously: A. Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Church … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 3.10.26