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Turnout up in some townships, Erin voters nix appointing board members

While it was a busy day at the polls for several townships with contested supervisors’ races, perhaps the most watched outcome was the question on Erin Township voters’ ballots about whether to …

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Walz’s Proposed Cost Shifts Will Impact 2026 Property Taxes, Say Commissioners

Frustrated that the state’s solution to its budget woes is to shift costs for services onto Minnesota’s counties, Rice County Commissioners Gerry Hoisington and Charlie Peters say it’s …

Notice of 2025 Rice County Spring load restrictions

Spring load restrictions on Rice County State Aid Highways and county roadways went into effect at 12:01 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2025. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a notice …
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Have you ever wondered why some family members fall ill while others remain perfectly healthy? If “germs” truly controlled our health outcomes, shouldn’t we all get sick when exposed to the …
False spring happens nearly every year. Whether it be in February or mid-March we always have one week out of the winter here in Minnesota that warms up and lets you think that Spring just might be …

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Obituaries
 Joan Ruth Musgjerd
Joan Ruth Musgjerd, 84, of Kenyon, passed away on February 14, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 27, 1939, in Faribault, Minnesota to Joseph and Ruth (Pierce) …
Stanley Norman Swanson
Stanley Norman Swanson, age 95 of Kenyon, MN passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home following an extended illness. Stanley, the son of Iver and Ingaborg (Nesseth) Swanson, was born …
Curtis L. Piper
Curtis L. Piper, age 90, died on January 21, 2025 at the Northfield Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. with …
Nordis M. Luebke
Nordis Mae Luebke, 81, of Kenyon, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. She was born April 29, 1943, in Faribault, Minnesota to Norman and Myrtle …
Dr. Melvin F. Kirchhoff, DVM
Dr. Melvin Friedrich Kirchhoff, DVM, of Kenyon, died peacefully on October 22, 2024 at The Pillars of Lakeville in Lakeville, Minnesota. Melvin was born April 21, 1933, on the family dairy farm in …

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The "Rumors" cast rehearses a scene at the historic Opera House in Mantorville. The comedic farce by Neil Simon runs March 21-April 6. Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 2.
Imagine a high-society anniversary party gone hilariously wrong. The host is found bleeding, and the hostess is missing. The first guests, lawyers Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get …
Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools are gearing up for an exciting transition as we welcome our youngest learners to the Kenyon site for Kindergarten next fall! With fantastic facilities designed for early …
Many of us may wonder if the Lord still speaks to us today besides through the Bible. I truly believe He does and still does to this day. John 10:27–28 says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know …
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Hello, The second Tuesday in March is Township Day in Minnesota, I really look forward to the meetings that my 7 townships will have on the 11th. I am attending our county day at the capital on …
Signing up for summer camp for the first time is an exciting opportunity for children to develop new skills, make friends, and enjoy outdoor adventures. However, parents often face the difficult …
With a bit of paint, a new chair and space for young siblings, the lactation room for visitors to Rice County government buildings in downtown Faribault is much more welcoming.
Rice County’s lactation rooms met all legal requirements. They were private, not part of a restroom and provided access to an electrical outlet. But they were bland. Four white walls and no windows …
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The Markup reports how AI can help businesses charge customers more based on how it evaluates their personal history and desires, and California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.
Can Louisville's new 'anti-displacement tool' redirect city funds toward affordable housing?
Next City reports that Louisville, Kentucky, is rolling out a new tool to implement a law designed to ensure that no city subsidies help build new housing that displaces existing residents.
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Job satisfaction among election administrators continues to sink, survey shows
Votebeat reports on a survey by the Elections & Voting Information Center, which shows that most election administrators would not recommend the job to their own child.
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