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Posted on: September 19, 2023

County’s Behavioral Health unit looks to build on its success in year two

Devonte Love speaks to the Board of Commissioners about his sobriety

If Devonte and Bianca Love had found themselves in crisis just two years ago, Yvette Marthaler’s certain of one thing: They wouldn’t be seeing the success they do today.

The children of the Rice County couple, both dealing with substanc...

"I was a fentanyl addict," Devonte Love told

"I was a fentanyl addict," Devonte Love told Home
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Sanders enters guilty plea in June 2022 road rage death

Leslie Shawn Sanders

Leslie Shawn Sanders, charged with the road rage death of 79-year-old Larry Myers, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder.

Sanders, 53, of Faribault, was initially charged with first-degree assault following the June 27, 2022, incident, but those ch...

In exchange for his guilty plea, the County Attorn

In exchange for his guilty plea, the County Attorn Home
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Sheriffs’ scholarships for students pursuing law enforcement available

Piggy bank - scholarship application

Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas today announced the 2023 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program.

The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors established the scholarship fund and will award up to 20 - $2,000 scholarships later th...

Sheriff Thomas announced the 2023 Law Enforcement

Sheriff Thomas announced the 2023 Law Enforcement Home
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Seat belts and child restraints campaign is Sept. 17-23

Drive Smart - Click It or Ticket graphic

Driving in greater Minnesota can be a welcome contrast to metro driving. What isn’t different is the need to buckle up and ensure children are in the correct car seat!

The statewide Click It or Ticket campaign, held Sept. 17-23, provides extra en...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Recovery is for everyone. Every person. Every family. Every community.

Recovery month graphic

September is Recovery Month, and as part of its monthlong recognition, Rice County invites residents to share their accomplishments with the community.

Residents can stop by the Community Corrections office at 118 Third St. NW, write their number of days o...

Residents are invited to share their accomplishmen

Residents are invited to share their accomplishmen Home