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If you give a Belizean a ladder he will use that ladder in an extremely unsafe way, but somehow always be ok. My father, the Belizean,  is extremely comfortable on ladders  and going … more
t was September of 1966 and I was in Miss Wick’s fourth grade at West Concord Elementary School. We were in the 4E room and it was the week for the Iowa Basic Skills Testing. That was a … more
WASHINGTON D.C., August 23, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a $3,458,752.00 cooperative agreement with … more
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that the flu vaccine is now available inside its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. Drive-thru flu clinics will also … more
The purple carrot-seed moth ( Depressaria depressana ), an invasive insect that feed on plants in the carrot family, such as dill, fennel, and coriander, has been found for the first time in … more
Farmers in Minnesota looking to enter or exit farming have two new resources available, through a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Farm Bureau … more
As summer days turn into evening, many parents pull out a book or two to read to their kids at bedtime. This is important because studies consistently show that reading at a young age drastically … more
Celebrations marking National Farmers’ Market Week (Aug. 7-13, 2022) in Minnesota will culminate with a public event on Saturday, August 13 at Minneapolis Farmers’ Market. There will be … more
One of my concerns with traveling 720 miles in one day across five states is encountering breakdowns on the highway. I am usually pulling a loaded trailer so there are more tires to contend with. I … more
I have said it before and I will say it again. Minnesotans live our lives on the lake. We swim in it, we look at it, we fish in it, and we boat on it. Recently I went home from the Twin Cities, … more
And as the harvest begins to approach, several Rice County and Southern Minnesota organizations are coming together for an event to promote farm safety.  As a follow up to … more
Plans are in place to celebrate the 75th Annual FFA Shows at the Minnesota State Fair!   The celebration will take place Labor Day weekend, during the FFA encampment.   … more
  Rice County and the City of Northfield are reminding residents that people who need mental-health crisis support can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by simply dialing … more
Over the last few months, Rice County has seen an unusual spike in violent crimes, some resulting in death, and County Attorney John Fossum said, in no less than five of those cases his office … more
Bierman Funeral Home & Crematory is now offering pet memorial and cremation services under the program name Homeward Bound. Bierman’s new pet crematory has been open for several weeks … more
Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign up?   – Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for … more
We bought an old house in Tennessee. It is not as old as the house up the street that was once reportedly used as a stop in the underground railroad prior to the Civil War, but it has a history. Our … more
I absolutely love to watch fireworks. Last Fourth of July I watched them from my apartment window. At University I went to watch the start of year fireworks every year. I've photographed them for … more
rice co     Inbox       Rice County is now accepting proposals from developers interested in … more
Summer is always a busy time in Minnesota, and for the Rice County Sheriff’s Department it is the busiest.  Aside from the various celebrations and parades that will always include … more
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