St. Joseph City Council on Aug. 19, 2024 approved updates to its business subsidy policy, adopted a $977,000 bond issuance to fund 2024 street improvements, approved an interim use permit for Knife Rivers portable crushing operation, approved building-material changes for the American Legion, and granted a 15-year, 0% deferment on certain assessments for the Rassier Trust; a closed session on property acquisitions followed.