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Grote's great night at bat isn't enough in Lakers loss to Webster
Joey Grote collected three hits in four at bats, as the Lakers kept the game tied at 1-1 until Webster put up four runs in the fourth inning to chase starting pitcher Mason Miller off the mound in the 9-3 loss to Webster. Grote singled in the third inning, doubled in the seventh and singled in the sixth inning. Miller pitched five innings, giving up five hits and six runs, but only one of those were earned. ...
Songs of Hope bringing the world (and hope) to Faribault
Ten years ago, Songs of Hope danced and sang their way into my heart at River Bend Nature Center in Faribault. Now this group of young musicians and performers from around the world will be back in town, this time…
Medford council gets head start on 2025 tax levy, sets 7% increase to start
At its June 24 meeting, the Medford City Council got an early start on the 2025 budget and tax process. The main issue of discussion came at the end of the meeting: the 2025 levy increase. City Administrator Elizabeth Jackson brought the discussion forward, so she could begin the process of creating a budget for 2025. There was discussion on what percentage level to use for next year. The discussion...
Sidewalks nuisance to some, essential to others
Twigs cracked beneath young Larry Sanftner’s feet during his hike through the woods many years ago in rural Duluth. Before he had time to react, a bullet whizzed through the brush and into his body. It would be four hours before he made it to a hospital. His leg was ultimately amputated. He’s been confined to a mobility scooter since, making sidewalks an essential part of the city’s infrastructure for Sanftner. ...
New city administrator emphasizes staff are human, not 'cogs in a machine'
What do the hub of a bicycle wheel and the cream in an Oreo cookie have in common? They’re both metaphors used by Jessica Kinser to describe her role as Faribault’s new city administrator, which she began just over three months ago on April 1. It’s safe to say she’s gotten her feet wet. “When you have people who have been with the city for 20-plus years saying that this...
Faribault VFW loses both games in doubleheader at Rochester Mayo
The Faribault VFW baseball team traveled to Rochester Saturday to take on the Mayo VFW team in a doubleheader. The two games took place within a four-game road stretch for Faribault. Faribault lost the first game 6-3 and lost the second game via a walkoff at 1-0. The latter loss was the fifth straight for Faribault amid a tough stretch. Faribault opened the first game of the double header on...
Faribault council paves way for extra parking, single family homes
With an eye to expanding the availability of parking downtown, the Faribault City Council approved a purchase agreement to buy the Central Car Clinic building at 505 Central Ave., with plans to tear it down and expand the adjacent public parking lot. The city has reached an agreement with the site’s owner, Rimpila Enterprises LLC, to buy the site for a price of $166,860. However, the sale isn’t actually set to be closed until March 2025, so funding for the purchase will come through next...
Czech dancers to make International Festival debut this weekend
Lisa Simons was an ESL teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School when pushed organizers of the end-of-year bash to serve sambusas instead of pizza. Attendees were cautious to try the Somali cuisine that first year, and only about half the sambusas sold. They sold out of sambusas the next year, which Simons said is a testament to the value of cultural exploration. Nowadays, she’s among the lead organizers of the Faribault International Festival, which is being held for the 19th year Saturday in Central Park. ...
Faribault School Board gives superintendent thumbs up
After completing his first year as Faribault Public Schools superintendent, following the retirement of longtime Superintendent Todd Sesker, Jamie Bente has received a positive review from an often divided School Board.
Classic Gershwin musical dances onto Paradise stage
Taking the stage at the Paradise this month is “Crazy for You” a joyous romp of a musical that won all the best musical awards from Broadway, London and Toronto that year. Presented by Paradise Community Theatre, “Crazy For You!” features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig. The musical is directed by Rachel Haider with music direction by Will McIntyre and choreography by Mary Hahn and Megan Proft. ...
Cannabis businesses in rural Rice County paused until 2025
Inside incorporated cities of Rice County, businesses that are part of the cannabis industry are still permitted to operate. In the rural areas though, they’re likely to wait until next year. The moratorium was placed by the Rice County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning during a regular business meeting. It’s purpose is to give county staff enough time to study how Rice County cities have approached regulation of cannabis businesses. Cannabis is also known as marijuana, recreational use of which was made legal in Minnesota...
Lakers can't hold on to lead in loss to New Prague
The Faribault Lakers had their first home game since June 19th on Sunday against the New Prague Orioles. It was a beautiful night on Sunday and the Lakers would immediately entertain the crowd with scoring six runs in the second inning. Down 7-0 after three innings, the Orioles would chase starting pitcher Egan Bonde with seven runs of their own in the fourth inning and four more in the fifth, resulting in a 12-9 win against the Lakers. ...
Faribault council considers administrative citation program
With an eye toward ensuring better long-term compliance with city codes rather than just dinging offenders with fines, Faribault City Administrator Jessica Kinser and Police Chief John Sherwin are planning to unveil an administrative citation program.
Braves defense limits Morries to a pair of runs in 4-2 victory
Saturday afternoon, the Waseca Braves made the short trip to Morristown for a a showdown with the hard-hitting Morries. The defense for Waseca shined throughout the game as the Braves managed limit Morristown to just two runs despite baserunners reaching in all but one inning, and Kelvin Nelson earned the complete game victory on the mound with Waseca earning a 4-2 victory. In the top of the first inning, Griffin Krautkremer led off with a single ripped into right centerfield before Chris Glynn and Kelvin...
2 more charged in Medicaid fraud scheme that stole Faribault residents' identities
As part of the wide-ranging PITSTOP 66 investigation, the Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed new charges in Rice County District Court relating to a scheme involving members of Faribault’s Somali community, some who were alleged perpetrators of…
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