Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.10.26

Housing and Redevelopment Authority Work Meeting Members are paraphrased, not quoted. HRA recently was reconfigured to be made up of City Council members and hold meetings before City Council work sessions on the second Tuesday of each month. Five minutes prior to the meeting council members stand and sit talking to one another and some … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.10.26

Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 3.9.26

Members absent: Jenny Nelson Agenda approved No public comments Announcements: Recognition of winter sports, boys swim and dive, girls wrestling, state orchestra 221 Juniors took ACT test Raider Image (mascot) Proposal: NHS Student Representatives spoke Image in relationship to the school’s strategic plan Reasoning: visual representation of Northfield’s identity, values and connection Process: Letters to … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 3.9.26

Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 3.10.26

Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Malecha Absent: Hoisington AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Roll Call  B. Approval of Agenda  C. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 17, 2026  II. PROPERTY TAX & ELECTIONS: Denise Anderson Approved all of the following unanimously: A. Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Church … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 3.10.26

OBSERVER REPORT: NORTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 2.17.26

6:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Mayor: Zweifel Councilmembers: Beumer, Dahlen, Holmes, Ness, Peterson White,  Absent: Sokup OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT Community Member Dawnet Jackson and spouse provide letter of information regarding high flooding potential and current damage affecting their backyard. Ongoing development has been negatively impacting their property. Several documents indicate … Continue reading OBSERVER REPORT: NORTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 2.17.26

Observer Report: Northfield Hospital & Clinics, 2.26.26

Present Board Chair: Michael Hemesath Executives Present: Jennifer Fischer (Chief of Staff) Zander Abbott (President and CEO) Eric Guth (CFO) Fred Rodgers Guests/Presenters: N/A Closed Session Announced? Yes - Marketing activity related to the Hospital’s competitive position with other health care providers that offer similar positions. Consent Agenda Jennifer – presented files with no problems … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield Hospital & Clinics, 2.26.26