Category: Rice County Commission

Present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Peters, Underdahl. Absent: Hoisington   Outside Agency: Southeastern MN EMS funding request: focus on education for first responders.  Northfield Public Library funding request: outreach, includes Bookmobile, which is both in and outside of town.  Building visits up this year. Children’s area in the building is undergoing renovation. Working in collaboration with others such as … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.18.26 →

Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha Open Forum 18 members of Rural ISAIAH came and gave public comments urging commissioners to uphold election results. Speakers included residents of Northfield and Faribault, election judges, and state senate candidate Mark Legvoldt  Themes Gratitude for commissioners being dedicated to upholding election results. Concern that the Trump administration and … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.11.26 →

Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Malecha Absent: Hoisington Outside agencies gave presentations regarding 2027 funding requests  Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, Kathy Jasnoch Taking in more strays than ever  There are other rescues in the area that are closing Requesting $5,000 Q&A: Purfeerst: Other orgs doing this in the area? A: There are 3 small ones in … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.4.26 →

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call: All present  Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 Annual Audit Presentation by Doug Host of CliftonLarsonAllen No disagreements with management on the financial statements provided and no difficulty in conducting the audit.  No significant deficiencies to report Federal Programs … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.28.26 →

Rice County Commissioners Open Forum   8:00 am, July 14, 2026 Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Malacha, Peters, Hoisington No public input Rice County Board of Commissioners Meeting 8:30 am July 14, 2026 Property Tax and Elections: Sara Folsted Tax-exempt Gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited Northfield Chapter #113 at Willinger’s Golf Club, 6797 Canby Tr, Northfield, on … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.14.26 →