Category: Rice County Commission

Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance  Present: Peters, Hoisington, Malecha, Purfeerst, Underdahl  Outside Agency:   Rice and Steele 911 Center Budget Discussion. Move this year to new location, with associated improvements in software. Primary funding from county. All budget details available on county website.  Environmental Services: Julie Runkel  Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Expansion Feasibility … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.15.26 →

Open Forum ISAIAH Bethel Lutheran Church congregants attended and one gave comment about the problems with healthcare access, including medicaid coverage, and the impact on Rice County government and taxpayers.  After recessing, commissioners informally asked one another if there was anything they can do and noted no, not really -- they can only advocate up.  … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.8.26 →

Present: Purfeerst, Underdahl, Peters, Hoisington, Malacha Property Tax and Elections:  Circle Lake Rice County, Annual Report to County- Good year, overall, with little algae. Most common weed is pond weed, treated 91 acres with DNR approval. Seasonal treatment Lake restoration Pilot Project (ongoing): Working to improve water quality, with elevated phosphorus levels and decreased oxygen … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.1.26 →

Roll Call: ALl commissioners present Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 11th, 2026. SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Jesse Thomas Radio Boosters at Rice County Government Services Building.  Approved Approve quote from Berk-Tel Communications for installation of I-BAND radio booster at the Government Services Building for $79,440.00 Peters: Does the contract include the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.25.26 →

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 →