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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Rice County landfill reopens as work on fire-affected area continues

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Rice County workers continue to minimize the impacts of the Rice County Solid Waste Facility landfill fire.

At this time, over 80% of the area affected by last week’s fire has been covered with soil to suffocate the smoldering debris. The portion...

Workers continue to minimize the impacts of the

Workers continue to minimize the impacts of the Press Releases
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Treatment court program ‘transformative,’ say judge, county attorney

Treatment Court team

Change is never easy.  It takes commitment, courage and time. And when it happens for participants in Rice County’s Treatment Court, it’s “transformative,” says District Court Judge Jeffrey Johnson.

Johnson,...

Change is never easy. It takes commitment, courag

Change is never easy. It takes commitment, courag Press Releases
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Board approves summer hours at Government Services Building

Government Services Building Third St. entrance

Beginning Monday, June 5 through Friday, Sept. 29, the Rice County Government Services Building will operate on a modified schedule.

During that time, the building in Faribault will be open to the public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. On Friday,...

The change was approved Tuesday by the Board of Co

The change was approved Tuesday by the Board of Co Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Task Force arrests Faribault man for selling counterfeit pain pills containing fentanyl

Cannon River Drug & Violent Offender Task Force

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Over the past two months, Agents with the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force (CRDVOTF) have been conducting a narcotics investigation involving the sales of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing Fentanyl, commonly refe...

Charges says Skelton has more than 400 fentanyl

Charges says Skelton has more than 400 fentanyl Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Your challenge: Stop wasting and win

Food to good to waste

Every year, around 81 million tons of food ($408 billion in 2019) is wasted in the United States alone, an amount so large it would take one person 8 million years to eat it all.

By making simple changes, it’s estimated that a family of four can save up to...

It's estimated a family of 4 can save $2,275 an

It's estimated a family of 4 can save $2,275 an Press Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2023

FDA updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations April 18.

This action authorized bivalent vaccines to be used for all doses for those 6 month of age and older, including an additional dose(s) for certain populations. The ...

New recommendations released April 18.

New recommendations released April 18. Press Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2023

HomeHelpMN can assist with housing-related expenses due to the pandemic

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HomeHelpMN helps eligible homeowners who have fallen behind on housing-related expenses due to the pandemic with up to $50,000 in financial assistance. Homeowners should apply as soon as they become past due.

HomeHelpMN may be able to assist with past-due ...

Homeowners should apply as soon as they become pas

Homeowners should apply as soon as they become pas Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Register now for Youth ATV course

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The Rice County Sheriff’s Office hosts a Youth ATV Safety Hands-On Class for youth 10-15 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Rice County Jail Annex, 2119 Hwy. 60 Faribault (next to Perkins).

All attendees must first complete the ATV Saf...

Class is for youth 10-15 years of age.

Class is for youth 10-15 years of age. Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2023

Own your own home? You may be eligible for a property tax refund

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Some Minnesota homeowners, depending on their income, or the percentage or amount of increase in their property taxes could be eligible for a property tax refund known as the Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund.

To qualify, you must:• Have a valid S...

Deadline to file is Aug. 16, 2023.

Deadline to file is Aug. 16, 2023. Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Medical Assistance renewals restarting, enrollees should prepare now

mom-daughter DHS

Residents enrolled in the state’s Medical Assistance/MA program are urged to keep their eyes on their mailbox as the renewal process for this program restarts later this spring.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government h...

The renewal process restarts later this spring.

The renewal process restarts later this spring. Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023

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

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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 Press Releases