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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Law enforcement puts the focus on distracted driving

Driver stopped by police officer for texting while driving

It seems there’s always something to distract us: work concerns, getting to an appointment on time, the kids or just the stresses of life in the 21st century. And if that isn’t enough, an increasing reliance on smartphones has driven u...

During April, Minnesota law enforcement have sched

During April, Minnesota law enforcement have sched Sheriff
Posted on: March 30, 2023

National report: Minn. highly ranked for children eating fruit, veggies

Child eating an apple

A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that when it comes to fruit and vegetable consumption among children, Minnesota is doing better than most states.

The report, “Variations in fruit, vegetable, and ...

Fruit & veggie consumption among Minnesota's ki

Fruit & veggie consumption among Minnesota's ki Public Health
Posted on: March 30, 2023

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

 Tying a blue ribbon around a tree for Child Abuse Prevention Month 5

Beginning Friday, the Rice County Government Services Building will be bathed in blue.

During the entire month of April, blue ribbons will decorate its trees and blue lights will shine from along its rooftop, all to signify Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Blue ribbons will decorate trees & blue lights wil

Blue ribbons will decorate trees & blue lights wil Social Services
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Master Gardener volunteers to host annual Arbor Day Tree giveaway

Man and boy planting a tree

The Rice County Master Gardener volunteers will be hosting their annual Tree and Shrub Giveaway on Friday, April 28, at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. The drive-thru giveaway will be held from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. (while supplies last)

The givea...

The giveaway will take place as a drive thru

The giveaway will take place as a drive thru UMN Extension
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Assessor’s Office sets Boards of Appeal & Equalization, alternative meetings

Property-house valuation illustration

Property owners recently received a Notice of Valuation and Classification for Taxes Payable for 2024.  This form is to notify you of the market value and classification of your property for assessment year 2023.  The property taxes that...

Property taxes paid in 2024 will be based on this

Property taxes paid in 2024 will be based on this Assessor
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Property valuations: Your questions answered

Property valuation graphic

March 15, 2023

Property owners will soon receive two documents from Rice County: a valuation notice and a property tax statement. But what are they? Why are they important? And what can a property owner do if they disagree with the current valuation?

Below ...

What are they? Why are they important?

What are they? Why are they important? Assessor
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Notice of Rice County spring load restrictions

Truck on highway

Spring load restrictions on Rice County state aid highways and county roadways goes in to effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a notice that spring load restrictions on the state highway system ...

Restrictions go into effect Friday.

Restrictions go into effect Friday. Highway
Posted on: June 4, 2021

Emergency Housing Voucher waiting list open

Key in front door

The Rice County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Emergency Housing Voucher waiting list is open effective June 3, 2021. Applications will only be accepted from individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness; at risk of experiencing ho...

Applications will only be accepted from individual

Housing/HRA
Posted on: November 16, 2022

Series on housing addresses ADUs, downsizing and aging in place design

welcome mat

Age-Friendly Northfield, Rice County Habitat for Humanity and the city of Northfield have scheduled a series of workshops that explore the housing domain. While two of the cohosting agencies are based in Northfield, the sessions are open to all.

All sessio...

A series of workshops to explore the housing domai

A series of workshops to explore the housing domai Housing/HRA