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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.
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...
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...
Split HRA approves funding for downtown rehabbers
On a second vote in a factious meeting after the first vote died in a tie, the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted 5-2 Monday night to give another $250,000 to the investment group that is rehabbing downtown buildings.
County to allow comment, get environmental review of gravel mine
Rice County residents will be able to express their opinions and concerns regarding a controversial proposed gravel mine after the Board of Commissioners voted to extend the permit process another 60 days, allow public comment and further review possible environmental impacts of the mine. Commissioners said their inboxes were flooded with voicemails and emails regarding the proposed mining operation. The public will be permitted to voice their concerns to the Board of Commissioners at 9 a.m. June 11 in the Board of Commissioners room. ...
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. ...
Join the Field of Heroes Flag Display in Owatonna This Memorial Day Weekend
Between barbecues and backyard parties, it's easy to lose sight of the true meaning behind the Memorial Day holiday. Memorial Day honors those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. Military. The Moonlighters Exchange Club, Exchange Club of Steele County, and Exchange Club of Owatonna are honoring local...
New podcast illuminating the ins and outs of the library
WHERE TO LISTEN “Who Dewey Think We Are?” is available at the Owatonna Public Library website, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and IHeartRadio. Episodes: owatonna.gov/230/New-at-Your-Library 629ebc7b-8feb-4304-aeb3-7c70cef7ad18 Just two episodes in, Christina Ingvaldson and Cassie Gilgenbach have touched on everything from local history to cryptozoology in their new podcast, but they have a long way...
Join the Field of Heroes Flag Display in Owatonna This Memorial Day Weekend
Between barbecues and backyard parties, it's easy to lose sight of the true meaning behind the Memorial Day holiday. Memorial Day honors those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. Military. The Moonlighters Exchange Club, Exchange Club of Steele County, and Exchange Club of Owatonna are honoring local...
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