
Rice County Sheriff’s Office Brings Outdoor Safety Message to Northfield High School
By Rich Larson The best advice Rice County Sheriff’s Office Captain Nathan Budin offers outdoor enthusiasts is simple: tell someone where you’re going. Budin shared
Hail brings opportunity for scammers
By Charlie Mahler Rice County officials are reminding residents whose property was damaged in the recent hailstorm to beware of unscrupulous individuals posing as contractors

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

Shattuck – St. Mary’s Teacher Fired for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
By Charlie Mahler Officials at Shattuck – St. Mary’s School in Faribault confirmed to KYMN that it recently fired Beck Alexander Saine after the first-year

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