I. Primary Agenda: Motion 26-155 (Ames Mill Dam Project)The central focus of the meeting was authorizing a grant application to the LCCMR for the finaldesign and construction plans regarding the removal and modification of the Ames Mill Dam. Project Goal: Replace the existing dam with rock rapids to facilitate fish passage andenhance river safety. Financial … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 3.17.26
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Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.7.26
School Board Policy Committee Meeting April 7, 2026 Review of Policies A Policy 608: Instructional Services – Special Education Moore: Does a child 0-6 yrs old need a diagnosis for services? Special Education Specialist: They have their own criteria Moore: Does that diagnosis stick beyond age 6? Special Education Specialist: The policy sunsets after that age. … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.7.26
Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.5.26
Agenda items/Business Observations: Part 1: We build, we rise presentation (math style for learning), Lincoln Elementary School A focus on math and expectations/goals - Implementation steps; look at data, pose a question, analyze data (root, cause, analysis), and find out the why, create a plan for growth, finalize/share/launch plan. Three legs of mathematical rigor, asked … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board, 4.5.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.7.26
Present: Malecha, Hoisington, Peters, Purfeerst, Underdahl Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Public Health & Nursing: Deb Purfeerst 2025 Rice County Public Health Annual Report Annual Report in its entirety is posted on the website. Divisional areas of agency: Clinic and community, disease prevention and control/emergency preparedness, family child health, home care, long term care and administrative. … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 4.7.26
OBSERVER REPORT: NORTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 2.17.26
Attendance: Mayor Zweifel and Councilmembers: Beumer, Dahlen, Holmes, Ness, Peterson White, Sokup OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT: No open public comments APPROVAL OF AGENDA Sokup- Moved Ness- Seconded Majority vote- Passed PRESENTATIONS 26-170 Presentation from Earth Day Steering Committee Presenting- Mary Jo Cristofaro The presenter thanked council members for their support in Northfield Earth day. Explains that … Continue reading OBSERVER REPORT: NORTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 2.17.26