The Faribault Public Schools Board meeting on April 20, 2026, focused heavily on instructional improvements in literacy, significant policy updates regarding artificial intelligence and attendance, and the approval of the district's property sales and financial audits. Instructional Celebration: Jefferson Elementary The centerpiece of the meeting was a presentation by the Principal Nick Jurns and his … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.20.26
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Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.21.26
Started promptly at 8:30, all commissioners present 1st Order of Business: Drainage authority County drainage ditch manager seeking approval for 23 contracts and presented about the situation. 23/25 of county drainage ditches need their benefits to be redetermined. This means that the acreage that each ditch drains needs to be reassessed, some of them haven’t … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.21.26
Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 4.27.26
All members present Announcements: Cinco de Mayo celebration Art from 8th graders in store windows Middle school orchestra received honors with distinction Northfield FFA had good showing at state conference Goats back at Northfield High School Next week National Teacher Appreciation Week Items for Discussion and Reports Proposed 2026-27 General Fund Budget Director of Finance … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 4.27.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.14.26
PUBLIC FORUM: No commenters AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Roll Call Note: many young people in attendance today, so staff, sheriff, attorney and commissioners did introductions Hoisington - not present Those not on microphone could not be heard via zoom stream, so observer flagged this for staff. Six residents on … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.14.26
Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 4.20.26
4/14 Northfield City Council Work Session 2026 Absentee/Early Voting, Primary Election and General Election Update Presentation gives overview of details regarding the running of the 2026 elections (primary and general) Northfield is unique because it is early voting site for entire county Council votes on whether to align Northfield’s early voting hours with the Rice … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 4.20.26