Present: Malecha, Hoisington, Peters, Purfeerst, Underdahl Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Public Health & Nursing: Deb Purfeerst 2025 Rice County Public Health Annual Report Annual Report in its entirety is posted on the website. Divisional areas of agency: Clinic and community, disease prevention and control/emergency preparedness, family child health, home care, long term care and administrative. … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.7.26
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OBSERVER REPORT: NORTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 2.17.26
Attendance: Mayor Zweifel and Councilmembers: Beumer, Dahlen, Holmes, Ness, Peterson White, Sokup OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT: No open public comments APPROVAL OF AGENDA Sokup- Moved Ness- Seconded Majority vote- Passed PRESENTATIONS 26-170 Presentation from Earth Day Steering Committee Presenting- Mary Jo Cristofaro The presenter thanked council members for their support in Northfield Earth day. Explains that … Continue reading OBSERVER REPORT: NORTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 2.17.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 3.24.26
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 10th, 2026. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel Resolution #26-009 - Adopting the Rice County Subdivsion Ordinance #550 Resolution # 26-012 -Amending the Rice County Zoning Ordinance to allow Contractor's Office & Yard Complex in the HC … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 3.24.26
Observer Report: Faribault School Board Meeting, 3.16.26
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
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