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Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Rice County Fair in Faribault
County fair season is off and running across southern Minnesota. This week, it's time for the Rice County Fair in Faribault. The 2023 Rice County Fair runs this Wednesday (7/17) through Sunday (7/21) at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. It's five big days of food, fun, attractions, entertainment, rides, music, competitions, grandstand events and more.
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. ...
Rice County Fair begins today; Third Thursdays resumes tomorrow night after June rainout; Three Links will celebrate 125th anniversary with community celebration tomorrow
The Rice County Fair begins today. Marking just past the halfway point of the summer, the fair will offer all of the traditional attractions and favorites that locals have come to expect as well as a few new entertainment options and points of interest. The 4H Barns will be busy...
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...
Severe storms knocked down trees Saturday evening
Severe thunderstorms developed over southern Minnesota Saturday evening. These storms prompted the National Weather Service to issue several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and even Tornado Warnings as there was a confirmed tornado in southeastern Rice County in Minnesota. These storms also produced severe wind gusts, which knocked down trees and powerlines in several locations, including in Rochester, Dodge Center, and Stewartville. A large tree fell in Sandy Hanson's yard in Stewartville after winds gusted over 70 mph there.
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...
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 different types of the 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...
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