Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.13.25

Attendees: All commissioners present Property Taxes, Denise Anderson A: approved B: approved C: approved D: [case went to state supreme court – Tyler v. Hennepin County] approved No solid definition of what the term ‘cost’ is, unclear what the county should pay Purfeerst: Has this always been in existence? A: Yes. If it borders water, … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.13.25 →

Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 5.6.25

Rice County Board of Commissioners   May 6, 2025  Present: Malecha, Peters, Hoisington, Purfeerst, Underdahl  Rice County Chemical and Mental Health Coalition: Deb Purfeerst  Presents the 2025 Prevention Champions Award to the Commissioners as a whole, for their work regarding the Tobacco Ordinance passed late in 2024. Prior Commissioners, law enforcement and the County Attorney were … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 5.6.25 →

Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 4.28.25

Northfield Public Schools, School Board MeetingApril 28, 2025 Call to Order – by Claudia Gonzalez-George at 6:00 p.m., all board members present Agenda Approval/Table File – approved unanimously. (See https://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/5.-Regular-Meeting-Table-File-04.28.2025.pdf ) Public Comment – none Announcements and Recognitions – none Items for Discussion and Reports – none Committee Reportsa. Ad Hoc Committee Report – Committee … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 4.28.25 →

Observer Report: Northfield Public Schools, 4.14.25

Northfield Public Schools, School Board MeetingApril 14, 2025 Call to Order – by Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George; board members Corey Butler and Amy Goerwitz absent. Agenda Approval/Table File approved unanimously (see https://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/5.-Regular-Meeting-Table-File-04.14.2025.pdf ) Public Comment – none Announcements and RecognitionsDr. Matt Hillmann, Superintendent: Congratulations to two students who qualified for the Business Professionals of America … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield Public Schools, 4.14.25 →

Observer REport, Rice County Commissioners, 4.8.25

Rice County Board meeting April 8, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Gerry Hoisington, Chairperson. Pledge ofallegiance. All members present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Underdahl and Peters. Agenda and Minutes of March 25 approved unanimously. Denise Anderson, Property Tax & ElectionsRequested approval of an Off-Site Gambling Permit for Waseca Sleigh & Cutter on May … Continue reading Observer REport, Rice County Commissioners, 4.8.25 →