Goodhue County Board Approves Manure Storage Upgrade Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners convened to address significant county matters, including approving a major manure storage facility upgrade at Bombay Dairy, discussing the amendment of a bridge contract with Leyon Township, and considering a request from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to acquire tax-forfeited land. These discussions were complemented by presentations on county wellness programs and career opportunities within county departments.

Cannon Falls School Board Considers Operating Levy and Celebrates School Forest Revitalization

Overview: The Cannon Falls Area School Board meeting focused on the need to address financial challenges through an operating levy increase while celebrating the revitalization of the school forest. Discussions included the implications of potential levy increases, financial management, and community engagement strategies, alongside updates on school programs and initiatives.

Goodhue County Board Approves Three-Year School Resource Officer Contract Amid Cost Concerns

Overview: The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners has approved a three-year contract for school resource officers (SROs) despite ongoing concerns about the financial structure and distribution of costs. The decision, reached during the board’s recent meeting, followed discussions about cost-sharing models and the potential impact on the county’s taxpayers.

Cannon Falls School Board Denies Leave Request, Approves Calendar Changes, and Plans New Hire

Overview: In a recent Cannon Falls Area School Board meeting, several decisions were made concerning employee leave requests, updates to the school calendar, and staffing needs for special education. The board denied a long-term leave of absence request, approved changes to professional development scheduling, and recognized a need for additional special education staff due to increasing caseloads.

Goodhue County Denies Key Variance Request Amid Public Safety Concerns

Overview: In the recent meeting of the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners, the board deliberated on several issues, including a contested variance request for property access, the repeal of an outdated highway map, and the complexities surrounding school resource officer (SRO) contracts. The denial of the variance request, driven by safety considerations and regulatory compliance, stood out as the most important decision of the meeting.