CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026. OUTSIDE AGENCY: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) Presentation There’s been an explosion in work in Rice County over the last two years. Priorities Community vitality Would like to get the word out into … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 5.26.26
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Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 5.19.26
Call to Order – 06:01pm Open Public Comment Member of the public gave comment thanking outgoing council members and noting the safety concerns that public officials rightly may have in our current context. Agenda – unanimous approval Presentations Recognition of Graduating High School students and youth who have engaged inservice on boards and commissions Friends … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 5.19.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.19.26
Present: Underdahl, Purferst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha Adult Services: Megan Thomas Regarding Local Advisory Committee Assessment Local advisory committee meets quarterly, in conjunction with children’s mental health, required by state statute. Lack of mental health providers in Rice County. Prevalence anxiety diagnosis in Rice Cty is 21%, depression 17%. Delays in accessing care include insurance, cost, access, transportation (including medical transportation), … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.19.26
Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 5.11.26
Meeting Video Recording Call to Order by Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George at 6:00 pm. All board members present. Agenda Approval/Table File approved unanimously (see Board Packet and Table File) Public Comment No members of the public signed up to comment. Announcements and Recognitions Congratulate Ella Whelp, Sophomore, who won first place in the 2026 U.S. … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 5.11.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commission, 5.12.26
Public Open Forum Member of the public asked about how Medicaid and SNAP cuts and changes will impact our Rice County taxes and local hospital. With renewal required every six months, how will that impact staffing? And who will pay for that? Wants to know because their church congregation is having a town hall on … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commission, 5.12.26