Public Health hosts car seat clinic Nov. 6 in Faribault

Rice County Public Health, in collaboration with the Faribault Fire Department, will host a community car seat checkup event from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Wondering if your car seat is installed …

Zabel awarded for work to advance Corrections

Community Corrections Supervisor Tracy Zabel has received an award recognizing her work to advance the field of Corrections. Zabel is this year’s Jack Young Excellence in Corrections Award …
Cover crops grow alongside corn residue in a Rice County farm field and protect the soil from erosion.

Farmers Can Earn Incentives for Soil Saving Practices

For many people, fall is their favorite time of the year. The leaves are starting to change, the temperature has dropped, and you can open up the windows to let the fresh air in. Driving across Rice …

Focus on mature drivers’ safety after increase in crashes

A recent spike in fatal and serious injury crashes involving older residents has Rice County traffic safety advocates planning additional ways to help ensure mature drivers stay safe behind the …
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Obituaries
Leonard J. Kaderlik
Leonard Kaderlik, age 87 of Faribault, MN passed away on October 13, 2025 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Leonard Joseph Kaderlik “Lucky Lenny”, born September 21, 1938 to Albert John …
Linda Jean Norstad
Linda Jean Norstad, age 75, of Cannon Falls, MN passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at home, spending her final days surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on October 8, 1949 to Robert …
William Wayne Nelson
William “Bill” Wayne Nelson, age 73, of Northfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, at his home. Bill was born on October 23, 1951, in Albert …
David V. Caron
David V. Caron, age 88 of Faribault, MN, died on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Owatonna Hospital following an extended illness. David Victor, the son of Victor and Louise (Erb) Caron was born on …
Christopher Thomas Thibodeau
Christopher Thomas Thibodeau, 53, of Breezy Point, formerly of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2025, at his home. Born on February 6, 1972, in Northfield, MN, to Tom and …
Community
Can you believe that I did not like pizza as a kid? That’s right! I remember going to a really good pizza place in my hometown called Charlie’s Pizza for a pizza party as a young child. I ordered …
Once again the days are growing short, the nights are growing long, the air is now cold and November has truely rolled around. Which means once again that it’s time for Thanksgiving. The …
DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 22, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Hall Present: Mayor Glenn Switzer, Councilors Grant Modory, Luke LaCroix, Ashley Gallagher, Luke …
Community
Rice County second half property taxes for real/personal property are due Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Payments can be made in person via cash, check or money order at the Property Tax & Elections …
The Faribault Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of an endowment that will help provide a permanent source of funding for the HOPE Center, an advocacy center for survivors of domestic and …
Rice County announced today its Housing & Redevelopment Authority has been selected for the fall 2025 cohort of Counties for Housing Solutions (C4HS) , a cohort program from the National …
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The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots
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Some compounds in waste produced in the brewing process could be repurposed for antibacterial drugs.
Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria
Breweries nationwide create waste at several stages of the beer-making process. Repurposing parts of this waste could improve antibacterial drugs.
People feeling that their data is being collected at every turn leaves many numb to the issue of data privacy.
Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information
How people talk about data privacy can overcome – or reinforce – their skepticism that things can change.
What BFCM teaches us about QR Codes and the future of shopper engagement
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Stress Less, Celebrate More: Holiday Cleaning Hacks
(BPT) - The holiday season is filled with fun, laughter, and festivities, but it can also be marked by chaos. From gift-wrapping mania to the cookie crumbs, spills, and clutter of prepping and …