Category: 2024 Voter Issue Series

The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) was established following voter approval in 1988 by 77% of Minnesota voters. The money in the Trust Fund is generated by the Minnesota State Lottery. The purpose of these funds is to provide a long-term, consistent and stable source of funding for purposes of protection, conservation, preservation, … Continue reading November 5 Ballot Issue:  Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Renewal →

Background On July 26, 2019 the state department of corrections notified Rice County that, due to the lack of space for recreation and programming, the main jail was being downgraded to a 90-day facility. Since 2019 the Board of Commissioners have done a study of the jail improvement needed to meet the department of corrections … Continue reading November 5 Ballot Issue:  Proposal to approve a 0.375% sales tax to pay for the Rice County Public Safety Center →

The Project – “Reimagine Northfield High School”The Northfield School Board and administration studied several options for the high school, ranging from entirely new facility through doing nothing at all. They also sought community feedback through polling, tabling at community events, and open meetings. Because the current building would need extensive renovation to make it safe … Continue reading 2024 Voter Issue Series: Referendum on Northfield High School Construction Project →