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- Steele County
- 6/3/25
- 06/03/2025
- 148 Minutes
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Overview: The Steele County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 3, 2025, addressed issues including a decades-old drainage complaint, the approval of architectural services for courthouse improvements, and various maintenance projects. Key decisions were made regarding the acceptance of gravel bids for road maintenance and the selection of Bartlett and West as the architectural firm to oversee courthouse renovations.
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- Steele County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 82 Minutes
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Overview: The Steele County Board of Commissioners convened to tackle several issues, with the approval of a $1.1 million road seal coat project standing out as a key development. The project, which came in under budget by approximately $300,000, will cover County Roads 11, 18, and 25, and includes options for additional fog sealing to potentially extend the lifespan of the road surfaces.
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- Rice County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 41 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Faribault School Board Policy Committee tackled several issues, most notably the contentious revisions to Policy 515 regarding the protection and privacy of pupil records. The proposed amendments to this policy sparked discussion due to concerns over parental access to sensitive information regarding a minor child’s request to use a different name or pronoun or to receive gender-affirming medical care. The committee ultimately decided against forwarding the proposed amendments to the school board.
- MN
- Steele County
- 4/28/25
- 04/29/2025
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: The Owatonna School Board meeting on April 28 featured a wide range of discussions and approvals, but one of the standout decisions was the approval of an extended trip request for students in the science department to travel to Iceland for geological studies. This opportunity generated significant interest, with over 50 students and families attending an initial informational meeting. While the cost of the trip was noted as a concern, the board clarified that fundraising opportunities would be available, and community support would be sought for students needing financial assistance.
- MN
- Rice County
- 4/21/25
- 04/21/2025
- 151 Minutes
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Overview: The Faribault School Board meeting addressed multiple issues, including a significant proposed increase in health insurance rates, a projected budget deficit, and new educational initiatives. The board deliberated on a 15% hike in health insurance rates due to rising medical claims costs and explored the implementation of language and cultural classes at the elementary level, while grappling with financial challenges and legislative uncertainties.
