Present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Peters, Underdahl. Absent: Hoisington Outside Agency: Southeastern MN EMS funding request: focus on education for first responders. Northfield Public Library funding request: outreach, includes Bookmobile, which is both in and outside of town. Building visits up this year. Children’s area in the building is undergoing renovation. Working in collaboration with others such as … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.18.26
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Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.11.26
Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha Open Forum 18 members of Rural ISAIAH came and gave public comments urging commissioners to uphold election results. Speakers included residents of Northfield and Faribault, election judges, and state senate candidate Mark Legvoldt Themes Gratitude for commissioners being dedicated to upholding election results. Concern that the Trump administration and … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.11.26
Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 8.10.26
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 659 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, August 10, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m. ~ Regular Board Meeting Northfield District Office Boardroom AGENDA 1. Call to Order: Board Chair Claudia Gonzales-George called the meeting to order and welcomed members of the community and staff attending. In addition to the chair, attending were: Cory … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 8.10.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.4.26
Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Malecha Absent: Hoisington Outside agencies gave presentations regarding 2027 funding requests Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, Kathy Jasnoch Taking in more strays than ever There are other rescues in the area that are closing Requesting $5,000 Q&A: Purfeerst: Other orgs doing this in the area? A: There are 3 small ones in … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.4.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.28.26
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call: All present Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 Annual Audit Presentation by Doug Host of CliftonLarsonAllen No disagreements with management on the financial statements provided and no difficulty in conducting the audit. No significant deficiencies to report Federal Programs … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.28.26