Rice County Commissioners

The Sheriff says the building should be finished in July and become operational by October 1, 2024.

There was some consideration given to removing the present roof but Commissioners eventually agreed to put the metal over the current shingles.

Commissioner Galen Malecha requested a special work session dealing with landfill issues in light of the recent landfill fire.

This article includes an audio clip of Gordy Kosfeld visiting with new Rice County Board Chairperson Steve Underdahl.

Commissioner Jim Purfeerst pointed out it was a "once in a lifetime opportunity."

Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by changing one light bulb in their home to green.

The timeline for the project estimates the center will open in the fall of 2024.

There currently is no signage at the northside or social services side of the building drop box telling people not to place absentee ballots there.

Rice Steele 911 Center operates currently under a joint powers agreement between Rice and Steele Counties.

Commissioners unanimously voted to table the redistricting map adoption until their April 26, 2022 meeting