Northfield Public Schools, School Board MeetingJuly 8, 2024 Call to Order – Chair Claudia Gonzalez George called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Ben Miller attending on Zoom, Noel Stratmoen absent, all others present Agenda Approval/Table File – Agenda & table file approved as presented (seehttps://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/Regular-Meeting-Table-File-07.08.2024.pdf ) Public Comment – none Announcements and Recognitions … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board Meeting, 7.8.24
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Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 7.16.24
Rice County Commissioners Meeting July 16, 2024 Present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Docken, Underdahl, Absent: Hoisington Public Comments: HS senior spoke to substance abuse in the schools, need for education, beginning in elementary school. Retired physician spoke to health consequences of tobacco use. HCI member spoke to community interventions for youth and substance use/abuse. Advocates prohibition of … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 7.16.24
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 7.9.24
The Rice County Board met for a regular meeting on July 9 at 8:30 am, after a public comment opportunity at 8:00 am. All commissioners were present. They approved the agenda, the minutes of the June 25th meeting and stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. II. FINANCE: Paula O'Connell and auditor Doug Host presented the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 7.9.24
Observer Report: Northfield HOspital & Clinics, 6.26.24
The main presentation was by Mr. Jeff Halloin, former Board member with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Eau Claire WI. The System operated two hospitals, one in Eau Claire and one in Chippewa Falls and employed over 14,000 people with $1.5 billion dollars of revenue in 2022. HSHS no longer operates the hospitals. There-in … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield HOspital & Clinics, 6.26.24
Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 6.25.24
Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl Outside Agency: MICA Matt Massman, Steve Novak, Nancy Silesky. (MN Intercounty Association). Presentation on 2024 Legislative Session Priorities and outcomes. Tyler Settlement for 109 million dollars, good for counties. Tax Forfeiture Policy Changes discussed. No changes to state aid. No local Sales Tax for Cities and Counties. No Construction … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 6.25.24