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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Northfield City Council Rewind

Council Meets with Sen. Dahle, Commissioner Malecha

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session.

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as a PDF. The Council: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Rice County Review

At Least Four Months to Replace Outgoing Administrator

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the process of replacing outgoing Rice County Administrator Gary Weiers.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the process of replacing outgoing Rice County Administrator Gary Weiers. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Rice County Review

Malecha Talks About Failed Recreational Sports Moratorium

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the failed moratorium for recreational sports.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the failed moratorium for recreational sports. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Rice County Review

Malecha on Bridge Work, New IT Director

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about bridge work and thew new IT director.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about bridge work and thew new IT director. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Rice County Review

County Considering Recreational Sports Moratorium

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about a possible recreational sports moratium and capital improvement plans for the highway department.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about a possible recreational sports moratium and capital improvement plans for the highway department. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Monday, December 24, 2012

2012 Year in Review

No. 8 Story of the Year: Dahle, Bly Return to the Legislature; Malecha, Gillen Re-elected to County Board

DFLer David Bly beat Republican Brian Wermerskirchen 57 percent to 43 percent in the House District 20B race. DFLer Kevin Dahle narrowly defeated Republican Mike Dudley.

As the end of the year approaches, Patch recaps the biggest stories of 2012—both in terms of pageviews and impact on the Northfield community. The following article was posted Nov. 6, 2012. Editor's note: The race between DFLer Kevin Dahle and Republican Mike Dudley went to a recount, which Dahle won. Northfield's David Bly and Kevin Dahle are heading back to St. Paul. Bly (DFL), who lost a re-election bid to the Minnesota House in 2010 by 37 votes, beat Republican Brian Wermerskirchen 57 percent to 43 percent on Tuesday in the House District 20B race. Dahle's race was much closer, besting Republican Mike Dudley by 82 votes, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State's preliminary results, which were updated at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday. …

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Commissioner Malecha on Tax Levy Increase, 2013

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha wraps up business for 2012 and looks ahead to 2013.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks the increase to the 2013 property tax levy, the retirement of longtime commissioner, Milt Plaisance, another attempt to get Motozakieland in Rice County, and what 2013 holds for the Board of Commissioners. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Shawn Groth

7:26 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012

Thank you Commissioner Malecha for these posts. It's great to hear what our commissioners are up to. Keep up the good work!   more ›

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Malecha: Why I Voted No on Commissioner Raises

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the Board of Commissioners votes on various pay increases, including the board itself, as well as the county attorney, auditor/treasurer, sheriff and recorder.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the Board of Commissioners' votes on various pay increases, including the board itself, as well as the county attorney, auditor/treasurer, sheriff and recorder. Malecha also briefly touches on the preliminary tax levy increase of 4.48 percent, which will be voted on at next week's meeting. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Commissioner Malecha Talks About Rice County Hiring New Employees

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the Board of Commissioners approving new hires and a new county logo.

In this week's video, Commissioner Galen Malecha talks about the Board of Commissioners approving new hires and a new county logo.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election 2012

Dahle, Bly Return to the Legislature; Malecha, Gillen Re-elected to County Board

DFLer David Bly beat Republican Brian Wermerskirchen 57 percent to 43 percent in the House District 20B race. DFLer Kevin Dahle narrowly defeated Republican Mike Dudley.

UPDATED: 8:15 a.m. Wednesday Editor's note: The full update on the Dahle, Dudley race can be found here. Northfield's David Bly and Kevin Dahle are heading back to St. Paul. Bly, who lost a re-election bid to the Minnesota House in 2010 by 37 votes, beat Republican Brian Wermerskirchen 57 percent to 43 percent on Tuesday in the House District 20B race. Dahle's race was much closer, besting Republican Mike Dudley by 82 votes, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State's preliminary results, which were updated at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday. Around 1 a.m., MPR and WCCO reported that Dahle had won by 332 votes (20,361 to 20,029). Because the the new vote totals are within one-half of 1 percent of each other (50.04 percent for Dahle and 49.84 …

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