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

Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 3.24.26

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 10th, 2026. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel Resolution #26-009 - Adopting the Rice County Subdivsion Ordinance #550 Resolution # 26-012 -Amending the Rice County Zoning Ordinance to allow Contractor's Office & Yard Complex in the HC … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 3.24.26

Observer Report: Faribault School Board Meeting, 3.16.26

Call to Order: Chair John Bellingham presided over the meetingPresentations and Reports Faribault High School Presentation – Principal Mr. Malter Presented on the school’s mission – every student gets a high-quality instruction, focus on positive relationships, want to emphasize belonging and respect, etc. Highlighted the importance of positive relationships and clear communication with all stakeholders … Continue reading Observer Report: Faribault School Board Meeting, 3.16.26