County Road 20 Reconstruction Pushed to 2028 as Rice County Launches Trail Planning Effort
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County’s long‑planned reconstruction of County Road 20 will now begin in 2028, following the approval of an updated county
Police Standoff in Faribault Ends Peacefully After Reported Gunshot
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Faribault authorities say a tense situation unfolded late Saturday morning after a reported weapons violation prompted a large police and
Sheriff Thomas will retire at the end of 2026
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term on Dec.
Rice County Approves Mental Health Court to Address Repeat Offenses and Mental Illness
By Rich Larson, KYMN News Rice County is moving forward with the creation of a Mental Health Court, a new treatment-focused alternative aimed at reducing
Rice County Safe Roads Coalition Urges Drivers to Prepare for Winter Hazards
By Rich Larson, KYMN News The Rice County Safe Roads Coalition is urging motorists to take extra precautions right now as hazardous winter conditions, combined
Rice County Pushes for Deconstruction to Reduce Waste and Reuse Building Materials
By Rich Larson, KYMN News A growing movement in the construction industry is changing how buildings come down—and Rice County wants local contractors to be
