Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 5.19.26

Call to Order – 06:01pm Open Public Comment Member of the public gave comment thanking outgoing council members and noting the safety concerns that public officials rightly may have in our current context. Agenda – unanimous approval Presentations Recognition of Graduating High School students and youth who have engaged inservice on boards and commissions Friends … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 5.19.26

Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 5.11.26

Meeting Video Recording Call to Order by Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George at 6:00 pm. All board members present. Agenda Approval/Table File approved unanimously (see Board Packet and Table File) Public Comment No members of the public signed up to comment. Announcements and Recognitions Congratulate Ella Whelp, Sophomore, who won first place in the 2026 U.S. … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield School Board, 5.11.26

1.25.25 | Event – The Future of Our Daily Water: Water Issues in Northfield and Surrounding Area

The Future of Our Daily Water:  Water Issues in Northfield and Surrounding Area New gravel pits, data center plans in almost every direction around us, Elko/New Market water bottling plant, new water treatment plant in Northfield. There are projects open, planned, and projected all around us which will affect our water quality, access, and supply. Why … Continue reading 1.25.25 | Event – The Future of Our Daily Water: Water Issues in Northfield and Surrounding Area

Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.24.24

Rice County Board of Commissioners September 24, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Called to order by Commissioner Malecha. All were present. Agenda and minutes of Sept 10 approved unanimously. II. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel A waiver of plat, a final plat, and a removal of conservation easement, all recommended by the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.24.24

Rice County Announcement: New monthly OPEN forums, 2nd Tuesdays, 8 am

Rice County Press Release, June 28, 2023 Seeking more public input, board schedules open monthly forums On Tuesday, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved a schedule of monthly open forums. These forums will provide opportunities for members of the public to speak on topics not on an agenda, but relevant to the county’s work … Continue reading Rice County Announcement: New monthly OPEN forums, 2nd Tuesdays, 8 am