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Turnout up in some townships, Erin voters nix appointing board members

While it was a busy day at the polls for several townships with contested supervisors’ races, perhaps the most watched outcome was the question on Erin Township voters’ ballots about whether to …

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Walz’s Proposed Cost Shifts Will Impact 2026 Property Taxes, Say Commissioners

Frustrated that the state’s solution to its budget woes is to shift costs for services onto Minnesota’s counties, Rice County Commissioners Gerry Hoisington and Charlie Peters say it’s …

Notice of 2025 Rice County Spring load restrictions

Spring load restrictions on Rice County State Aid Highways and county roadways went into effect at 12:01 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2025. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a notice …
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Obituaries
 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 …
Gary Errington
Gary Errington, age 78 of Dundas, passed away Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. Gary, a Vietnam veteran fought for many years with complications …
Curtis L. Piper
Curtis L. Piper, age 90, died on January 21, 2025 at the Northfield Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. with …
Dorothy Louise Vesledahl
Dorothy Louise Vesledahl, 94, of Northfield, formerly of Nerstrand, passed away on October 10, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Northfield Retirement Center. Dorothy was born on June 11,1930 …
Audrey Lyllis DeMann
Audrey Lyllis DeMann, age 92, died peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Millstream Commons in Northfield, Minnesota, with her family by her side. Audrey was born to Bill and Elaine (McKinnon) …

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Signing up for summer camp for the first time is an exciting opportunity for children to develop new skills, make friends, and enjoy outdoor adventures. However, parents often face the difficult …
With a bit of paint, a new chair and space for young siblings, the lactation room for visitors to Rice County government buildings in downtown Faribault is much more welcoming.
Rice County’s lactation rooms met all legal requirements. They were private, not part of a restroom and provided access to an electrical outlet. But they were bland. Four white walls and no windows …
DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, December January 27, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Hall Present: Mayor Glenn Switzer Councilors Luke LaCroix, Ashley Gallagher, Grant Modory, …
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Probation Officers Kelli Cline and Willow Schafer received the MACCAC Presidents Award for their work with justice involved women. Their supervisor, Tracy Zabel, right, nominated them for the award.
Two Rice County Probation Officers who work with justice-involved women were honored last week by their professional organization. Agents Kelli Cline and Willow Schafer “do an outstanding job …
Sheriff Jesse Thomas stands in front of the new tactical armored vehicle which will be available if called upon by the South Metro SWAT.
It’s a piece of equipment Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas hopes never to use in a real-life situation, but if the need does arise, he’s glad it’s nearby. This week, the Sheriff’s Office …
Cannon Valley Elder Collegium (CVEC), a vibrant learning community for people aged 50+ in Minnesota’s Cannon River Valley and beyond, presents fifteen course offerings for Spring Term. …
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