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Red Wing, Minnesota — Goodhue County Health and Human Services announced it has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health …
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12/24/25
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Kenyon, MN- Today, Keith Allen, the incumbent representative from Minnesota's House District 19A, officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the communities of Faribault, Janesville, …
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12/22/25
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Filing for seats on Rice County township boards opens Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, and runs through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
The clerk’s seat is up in 10 of the county’s 14 townships. That …
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By Rice County
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12/22/25
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The Rice County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the county’s 2026 budget and property tax levy, which increased by 8.51% over 2025. That’s slightly less than the preliminary figure …
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By Rice County
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12/18/25
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Driving by farm fields, sometimes you will see a waterway or terrace breaking up the field. These structures are put into place to help stop soil from leaving the farm field. But how is it decided …
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By Emmie Scheffler, Rice SWCD
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12/18/25
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Chief Johnson to read to the kids at Nerstrand Elementary School.
We had a great time—and we even learned something new… apparently firefighters also rescue whales from trees!
Luckily, …
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Courtesy of Nerstrand Elementary School
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12/18/25
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Nerstrand Fire & Rescue crew spent some time in the bay working on hose bed optimization across the fleet.
By reorganizing, repacking, and streamlining our hose loads, we’re setting ourselves up …
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Courtesy of Nerstrand Fire & Rescue
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12/18/25
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Courtesy of Nerstrand Elementary School
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12/18/25
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Our librarian Cara Waddell and parent volunteer Peggy Yunker presented Art Adventures from Minneapolis Institute of Art to our students! All the students were so engaged and asked some amazing …
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Courtesy of Nerstrand Elementary School
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12/18/25
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Our School Spirit committee declared it Farmer Day! Our students and staff didn't disappoint!
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Courtesy of Nerstrand School
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12/18/25
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We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended our German Christmas dinner and concert last evening! Your presence and support were truly appreciated.
Another heartfelt thank you to the …
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Courtesy of St. John's UCC
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12/18/25
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Nerstrand Elementary School officially closed on the sale of our school building from Faribault Public Schools to Grace Lutheran Church, who will be our new landlord. There should be no change in the …
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By Nerstrand School
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12/18/25
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12/17/25
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Every year we visit with residents of local assisted living homes and hear their memories of Christmas when they were a child. Here are some of the stories from their childhood for you to enjoy. Anne …
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12/17/25
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Rice County Highway officials remind residents that it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street. Pushing snow or other debris onto the roadway creates hazards that can lead …
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By Rice County
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12/17/25
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December 10th was a big day, Kari clocked out for the very last time and has officially entered retirement mode!
We’re grateful for everything she has contributed over the years and excited to …
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Courtesy of Heritage Bank
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12/17/25
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Every year in October, the Nerstrand United Methodist Church holds their annual Fall Bazaar. This year they wanted to support our local volunteer fire department so they asked the department for …
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12/17/25
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Santa visited Nerstrand on a cold Saturday! The Nerstrand Women’s Club invites Santa to come and visit us every year at the Nerstrand Fire Hall. Santa handed out treat bags listen to all kinds of …
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12/17/25
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Throughout the school year, the Nerstrand Women’s Club treats the staff of Nerstrand Elementary School to treats.
Club members take turns volunteering to deliver treats to the school to thank …
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12/17/25
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