Northfield Hospital and Clinics Board Meeting Observer Report: Board Meeting, 5.23.24

l. Executive Summary ll. Call to Order Dr. Lisa Bauer was introduced in her new role of Chief Nursing Executive and she attended the meeting tonight. lll.Regular and Consent Agenda lV. Reports VI.  Executive and Committee Reports  CEO Report (Steve Underdahl, President and CEO) Steve Underdahl will be retiring at the end of the year.  … Continue reading Northfield Hospital and Clinics Board Meeting Observer Report: Board Meeting, 5.23.24

Rice County Observer Report: County Commissioner Meeting, 5.28.24

All commissioners were present. Commissioner Malecha announced that they had no soundsystem due to damage from the storm of the weekend. Everyone spoke clearly and it was easy to hear.● Dennis Lindell retired from running the Solid Waste/Recycling facility. He was praisedand offered good wishes for adventures ahead.● Denise Anderson asked for 5 liquor, gambling … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: County Commissioner Meeting, 5.28.24

Rice County Observer Report: County Commissioner Meeting, 5.14.24

Rice County Board of Commissioners Open Forum   Open Forum  Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Hoisington, Underdahl, Malacha  Approximately 30-35 members of the public present at this meeting to speak on proposed gravel pit. Noted on the agenda, NOT possible to address the proposed gravel pit as the topic was open to public comment at the planning commission … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: County Commissioner Meeting, 5.14.24

Northfield School Board Observer Report: School Board Meeting, 5.13.24

Call to Order – Chair Claudia Gonzalez George called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All board members present. Agenda Approval/Table File – Agenda & table file approved as presented (seehttps://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024.05.13-Board-Packet.pdf ). Public Comment –Chris Kinnelly, school district resident & hockey parent, involved in hockey association, thanked the board for its support of arena. … Continue reading Northfield School Board Observer Report: School Board Meeting, 5.13.24

Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner WOrk SEssion, 5.7.24

Courtroom IT Update and proposal The initial ask: Upgrade all 3 courtrooms tech for a total of $289,044.66 County = $189,818.05  State: $99,496.61 The revised ask based on changes requested by Rice Co Attorney’s office All 3 courtrooms: $289,044.66 + $10,000 ($299,044.66) County = $189,818.05 + $4,000 ($193,818.05) ** State: $99,496.61 + $6000 ($105,496.61) Questions: … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner WOrk SEssion, 5.7.24