Non-emergency phone lines from the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, Faribault Police Department and Northfield Police Department to the 911 Center are down due to a fiber cut. Please use 911 if you need to call for assistance. For non-emergency calls, please use 507-645-4477. We will let you know as soon as these lines are restored.
Rice County promotes Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 13–17
By Rich Larson Rice County officials are encouraging residents to prepare for Minnesota’s volatile spring weather by taking part in Severe Weather Awareness Week, scheduled