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Former Kenyon resident Greseth experiences Honor Flight
The Honor Flight program provides free flights to honor United States military veterans for their service and sacrifice to visit war memorials in Washington D.C. When Ben and Phyllis Greseth lived in Kenyon five years ago, Ben applied for an Honor Flight that would leave from LaCrosse, WI, but was told they were only flying World War II veterans, but to check back later. A few years later, he got...
New Summer Hours for Rice County Government Services and Highway Dept Starting May 20
Starting May 20, the Rice County Government Services Building and Highway Department will follow a new schedule until September 27. The offices will open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
Farm dealership expansion and housing tax break approved
An extension of a moratorium on marijuana retailers and a tax break for a county housing project were among the items that quickly gained approval from the Faribault City Council Tuesday night. A proposal to expand a tractor dealership garnered more discussion. The conditional use permit for Matejcek’s Implement was ultimately unanimously approved, but with a long list of conditions after city staff discovered the site currently is violating multiple city rules. ...
School Board approves letter committing support to new ice arena
Before moving into a closed session to discuss the sale of property, the Northfield School Board Monday approved a letter of support to the Northfield City Council affirming its intent to continue leasing a new Northfield Ice Arena annually for the foreseeable future. Before a roll call vote was taken to approve the letter, which was drafted by District Schools Superintendent Matt Hillmann and Board chair Claudia Gonzales-George, an animated discussion ensued about the total costs to taxpayers of a new ice arena. ...
Northfield students move Cemetery Stories to Valley Grove
This year, rather than walk across Division Street to the neighboring cemetery to tell their annual spring Cemetery Stories, Northfield High School students are moving their oral history lesson to Valley Grove Cemetery in Nerstrand. Instead, Cemetery Stories will take place on Friday, May 17 at Valley Grove Cemetery, 9999 155th Street East (County Road 30) in Nerstrand. The non-walking tour is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the walking tours following at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. ...
DNR recognizes record shovelnose sturgeon
Anglers recently caught two shovelnose sturgeon that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recognized in quick succession as state records in the catch-and-release category based on length of the fish. Tyler Young, of Lakeville, caught and released a 34 1/4 inch shovelnose sturgeon March 8 on the Mississippi River. Young’s new record stood for only a few days before being broken after Elliott Feldman of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, caught and released a 35-inch shovelnose sturgeon March 12 on the Minnesota River. ...
Lakeville teachers ratify tentative agreement with school district
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Teachers in Lakeville have voted to ratify the tentative agreement made with the school district.On Tuesday evening, Education Minnesota Lakeville announced teachers voted 88% in favor of the contract. Earlier this month, teachers and the school district reached a tentative two-year agreement, avoiding a strike. The contract includes a 2.25% raise for the first year and a 4.75% raise in the second year. The starting salary will also be increased to attract new teachers. Also included in the contract is a retention bonus starting in the sixth year of employment. "I'm proud of the work...
🚧 Update on Road Construction Impacting Traffic Between Exits 48 and 55 in Rice County, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Local travelers should expect delays due to ongoing road construction activities reported on the stretch between Exit 48: West Central Avenue and Exit 55: Faribault Road, a span of roughly 2 miles south of the city of Faribault. According to multiple user reports on Waze, the roadwork has prompted head-to-head traffic and has imposed a width limit, which could affect wide-load vehicles. Motorists in Rice County are advised to approach this section with caution, and if possible, to plan for additional travel time or seek alternative routes to avoid congestion. As this is an update to an existing event, travelers should stay tuned for the most current information. The report originates from 511MN and was generated through the Waze navigation app; however, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has noted that the accuracy of these details cannot be fully guaranteed.
Preserve Your Heritage: Join Northfield Library’s Free Window Restoration Workshop
The Northfield Public Library at 210 Washington Street is hosting a free workshop on repairing and restoring old windows. The event will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open to anyone interested in learning how to preserve wood windows. Erin Hanafin Berg, a historic preservation expert, will lead the session. The workshop will cover topics like glazing, paint preparation, and painting techniques.
Century-old poppy sale among Faribault's oldest traditions
One hundred years ago, the American Legion adopted a national program that’s become a group of Faribault women’s springtime tradition: the poppy sale. The women of the American Legion Post 43 Auxiliary gather every year to fluff up some red, green and black paper into small flowers called poppies. Then, the group spends a few days outside local stores and sells them using a pay-what-you-can system. “There is no set...
Music choices will abound downtown Friday
IF YOU GO FRIDAY Car Cruise Night runs 6-9 p.m. on Central Avenue. The road will be closed to regular traffic. The bands will perform in the 200 block of Central. Free. Cory Farley performs from 7-10 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Golf Box, off of Fourth Street NE between Central Avenue and Corks and Pints. $15 admission. The Over and Back Band performs at 7 p.m at Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, 101 6th St. NW. Free. e9bd08b5-7b0f-4dac-b08f-30ccc7c80af6 Whether country, hard rock...
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