A full house approved a 7% levy increase for 2024, and seriously considered much bigger future increases, related to dust control on gravel roads and restoring about 5 miles of paved roads.
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By Doug Jones
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3/29/24
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New photography shop, next to the Community Bank. Being built by Nick Streitz for his wife, photographer Trisha Streitz.
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By Doug Jones
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3/29/24
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The Rice County Steam & Gas Show has announced their annual Swap Meet and Flea Market for May 25th & 26th. A full line up of events are included.
New flea market vendors are welcome. check out …
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3/29/24
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
On …
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3/22/24
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The Rice Soil & Water Conservation District invites the public to come for an open house at their new office location on Friday, March 29th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Citizens will be able to tour the …
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3/22/24
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Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization as they host the final session of the virtual learning series Land to Lake Lectures. Research Scientist Paul Radomski with the Minnesota …
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3/1/24
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Women who own, manage, or actively farm agricultural land are invited to attend the Women in Agriculture – Managing Your Land: Expert Advice for Women Producers & Landowners meeting on Saturday, …
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3/1/24
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The Dennison Lions Club, organizers of the annual Dennison Days town festival announced late last year that the date for the 2024 festival will move from the first weekend of August to June 21 & 22, …
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3/1/24
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NH+C has made the difficult decision to discontinue Ophthalmology services, as reimbursement from Medicare does not cover the cost of providing the care that NH+C has offered.
Eye surgeon Michelle …
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3/1/24
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By Doug Jones
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3/1/24
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Chuck DeMann, a famous World War II veteran who served through the Iwo Jima and Chichi Jima campaign, started his last project after he turned 90.
On the 120-acre DeMann farm inherited from Jake …
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By Doug Jones, Nerstrand reporter
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3/1/24
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With about two months until construction is set to begin on the six-legged roundabout at the Highway 19 and I-35 interchange, Rice County has announced an informational open house for March 19th. …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio
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3/1/24
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With the consolidation of the Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home operation into one building on the south end of Division Street, the former Benson & Langehough facility has been closed and …
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3/1/24
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Supervisor Glen Castore announced that Union Pacific is offering to build a long siding north of County 9 for direct service to industry. Possibly breaking ground this spring for a huge frozen food …
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By Doug Jones
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3/1/24
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The City of Dundas took a step closer to redeveloping the property at 215 North Railway Street, which is the site of the former CFS/Dundas Coop fertilizer plant, by conveying the property to the …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio
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2/2/24
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After 33 years without a Chapter , Northfield FFA is back in the district. For many years, Northdield and Dundas students that wanted to be a part of FFA would commute and participate with the …
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2/2/24
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Event: Program: Climbing the Family Tree: How to Start Your Genealogy Journey with David Nichols
Date/Times Thursday, January 25, 2024 – 6:00 pm
Location: Rice County Historical Society, 1814 …
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1/18/24
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Do you have an old conservation easement that is permanently protected? Sometimes the habitat on these old easements lacks the diversity needed to attract a wide variety of wildlife species. Due to a …
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By: Jarett Spitzack
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11/25/23
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November marks the fortieth anniversary of Firehouse Liquor in their current location. Jerry and Karleene bought the on/off sale business back in 1972, when it was located in the old bank building on …
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11/25/23
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For the last 50 years, Curt and Marlene Morrow and their family have been holding a Holiday Craft Fair just outside of Kenyon. Only hand made goods are sold here, and you won't believe the variety of …
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By Cheri Roshon
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10/28/23
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