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IMCA old-timers triumph at Rice County Fairgrounds speedway
The weather was perfect Wednesday evening, as 45 drivers from across the Midwest kicked up the dust for the first time in over 20 years at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. The last time the track was used for high speed racing was back in the 1990s. Since then it’s been the home for Demo Derby and Enduro Series events held during the Rice County Fair, which continues through the weekend in Faribault. ...
All about community at long-running KC Food Stand in Montgomery
It’s a popular spot on a summer day in Montgomery, the small blue shed next to the playground east of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church across from its namesake school. The small corner building with walk-up food service windows houses the Knights of Columbus Council #1573 Food Stand. And, by all accounts, business is brisk. Every weekday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., from June until Labor Day, volunteers run this street-side stand at 206 Vine Avenue West. ...
TCU senior legion earns 7th consecutive victory with walk off win over Farmington
Tuesday evening, the Tri-City United senior legion baseball team hosted Farmington with the aim to improve upon its six-game win streak. Trailing by three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, TCU managed to rally all the way back, ultimately walking off Farmington to win 10-9. The victory is the seventh in a row for TCU, dating back to June 28. After a scoreless first inning, TCU got the...
All-day bus tour to teach area farmers best practices for healthy soil
IF YOU GO If you’d like to learn about the farms that will be visited on the Soil Health Bus Tour or to simply do the self-guided version, visit environmental-initiative.org/our-work/soil-health-farm-tour online. To secure a spot on the bus tour, sign up at cleanriverpartners.org/events/soil-health-bus-tour ...
County’s 1st full-time ditch manager right at home among the fields
It’s a homecoming of sorts for Jarett Spitzack, last month named Rice County’s first full-time ditch manager. Spitzack, one of the only kids in his Bethlehem Academy class dressed in work boots and Carhartts, spent two summers during college as a seasonal employee for the county’s Highway Department. Born into a farming family and raised in Walcott Township southeast of Faribault, Spitzack wears his rural Minnesota pride like an Olympic...
Rice County Fair to feature new shows, more vendors and music
Even after color-coding the fair manager’s massive keyring, he still has trouble finding the right one. Peter van Sluis, the new manager of the Rice County Fair, stressed that hardworking volunteers and funding from several grants make the fair possible. From 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 7 p.m., the 2024 Rice County Fair returns with upgraded buildings, a lot more venders and even a new show in the grandstand. ...
Exhaust factory could bring over 100 jobs to Lonsdale Business Park
Nearly two decades since the visioning process began, the city of Lonsdale put pen to paper on a purchase agreement for its final spot in the Lonsdale Business Park. Advanced Exhaust Solutions is a Northfield-based company that produces exhaust accessories and components for a number of commercial and industrial uses. It’s soon to be a Lonsdale-based company, after a $1-million purchase agreement was approved last month for construction of a $20-million, 150,000-square-foot facility in Lonsdale with 100 employees. ...
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...
Braves claim a pair of victories over St. Peter
Tuesday night, the Le Center Braves traveled to St. Peter to continue the previously postponed 1-1 tie before quickly turning around for their regularly scheduled competition. Jumping out with a pair of runs to start the night, the Braves held on to win the postponed game 3-2 before surviving a wild shootout in the second game as they earned a 7-5 victory. Pitcher Brandon Culbert took the mound for all 10 innings played on the night and earned the win for each game. ...
Northfield Hospital + Clinics to discontinue home care services
After careful consideration by its administration and board, Northfield Hospital + Clinics will exit Home Care services, effective Sept. 9. NH+C is working with River Valley Home Care in Farmington to offer an alternative of comparable care, with transition for current NH+C Home Care patients. This does not impact other operations of Northfield Hospital and NH+C’s medical services. It does not impact Meals on Wheels service in Northfield. ...
County starts getting 'into the weeds' of dispensary ordinance
Rice County took its first steps toward another ordinance regarding the newly legalized cannabis industry, this time deciding where the different types of businesses can be built. The county has several types of zoning districts, like industrial, residential, agricultural, etc. Tuesday morning's Rice County Board of Commissioners work session was mostly dedicated to getting guidance on which districts should allow which types of businesses. As Rice County Environmental Services Director...
Rice County flood damages estimated at $2.5 million for public infrastructure alone
Two hundred homes and seven businesses in Rice County were damaged in last week's historic flood, according to preliminary estimates as of July 1 from the county assessor. After the recent floods struck the area, Gov. Tim Walz and President Joe Biden declared emergencies at their respective levels of government. Rice County Communications Coordinator Suzy Rook said the worst of the damage falls under two categories: roads and bridges, as...
From movies to a new gaga ball pit, Aquatic Center staff keep it fresh
As the city of Faribault’s recreation superintendent, Kevin O’Brien oversees a robust schedule of community activities for people of all ages. During the summer months, many of those are at the Faribault Family Aquatics Center. O’Brien anticipated welcoming around 30,000 patrons to the pool between June 1 and Aug. 18. A leak in the pool caused a delay to the opening this year, with the pool inactive throughout June. After...
Freedom Celebration to honor veterans, encourage patriotism in Lonsdale
While Lonsdale’s Fourth of July celebrations weren’t able to withstand the test of time, the small town quickly makes up for it with a different patriotic program each year. Starting in 2015, Triumphant Life Church Pastor Ben Fenderson said he believes this year will be the eighth Freedom Celebration, which is an event to honor veterans and celebrate the reward of their sacrifice from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 in the lot next to Mackenthun’s Fine Foods. ...
New grant program intended to help alleviate shortage of water, wastewater operators
As communities across southern Minnesota experience a shortage of water and wastewater treatment operators, help is on the way in the form of a new training program at Riverland Community College, funded by a grant approved by the Minnesota Legislature. Championed by the Southeastern Minnesota League of Cities, a three-year, $350,000 appropriation approved as part of this year’s Jobs and Economic Development Omnibus bill will enable the creation of such a training program at Riverland’s main campus in Austin. ...
Fourth of July celebrations sparse around Lonsdale area
Lonsdale residents planning to get tipsy for the Fourth of July are going to need to find a designated driver, because no major celebrations are taking place in town this year. This is true for several towns in the area, and the number of towns with Fourth of July festivities appears to be shrinking. However, there are some events in nearby communities, plus a celebration of freedom in Lonsdale the week after Independence Day. ...
Officials renew warning about flooded roads as culvert fails
Several Rice County roads remain closed following days of heavy rain that caused area rivers and lakes to flood nearby properties, farmland and roads. Nine county roads were closed as of noon Thursday. Although two roads reopened Wednesday, a culvert failure on County Road 13 near Cannon Lake Wednesday afternoon closed a large section of road along the west side of the lake. County Highway and law enforcement officials caution...
Rain didn't stop the second Badges & Bobbers
Over 20 in three hours. That’s how many fish Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shanna Gutzke-Kupp said 25 local youth reeled in Friday, June 21, at Rezac Nature Preserve Fishing Pier during the second Badges & Bobbers kids fishing event with the help of local police officers and firefighters. “The excitement when they caught a fish was priceless,” Gutzke-Kupp said. “Badges & Bobbers Kids Fishing Event was a little...
County bans use of cannabis on county-owned property, plans dispensary moratorium
Those planning to use cannabis to boost their appetite for food at the Rice County Fair this year will need to do so beforehand and secure a ride. The ride is to avoid driving while under the effects of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gives users a “high” and can cause a wide range of effects, like boosting appetite or causing paranoia. The reason for taking the substance prior to attending the function is because the Rice County Board of Commissioners banned the...
PHOTOS: From city to countryside, flooding continues to affect Rice County
Nearly two dozen city streets, county highways and township roads remain closed throughout Rice County due to floodwaters. The number seems unprecedented. Closures include several streets in Faribault along the Cannon and Straight Rivers. More rain is possible later today. Exactly what we don’t need. However, Faribault city officials noted both rivers began to drop Monday morning. As inconvenient as these road closures may be, especially to locals, it’s nothing compared to the flooding of businesses, homes, campgrounds and more, especially in neighboring Waterville. The...
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