
Rice County mails 2026 tax statements, valuation notices to property owners
By Rich Larson Rice County property owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes this week as the county begins sending out its annual property

Thomas discusses reasons for retirement
By Rich Larson Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of his current term on

County will offer a free webinar for parents and caretakers of teens about cannabis use
By Charlie Mahler Rice County is offering a free webinar on Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m for parents and those who work

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.