Rice County

05/05/2026

Foster parents are regular people who want to connect with and care for children, providing short-term respite or longer-term care.

Learn more about foster parenting and how you too can make a difference in the life of a child at https://bit.ly/RiceCo_FosterCare.

05/04/2026

Last month we celebrated County Government Month by hosting our annual Youth Government Day in which students from area high schools visit out offices to learn about how county government works.

Students from Faribault High School, Arcadia Charter School, Northfield Public Schools and Tri-City United Public Schools attended the sessions. The day began in a Board of Commissioners meeting where they learned about how business is done in the county. They then heard from this year's presenters, which included staff from the Recorder's Office, Rice County Environmental Services, Rice County Attorney's Office, Highway Department and Rice County Sheriff's Office to learn about their jobs and how they serve the county. They also had an opportunity to watch a portion of a court session (even though that's a state function) and participate in a question and answer session with District Court Judge Karie. M. Anderson.
National Association of Counties

05/04/2026

Slow down in work zones you must.

05/04/2026

The U.S. Postal Service no longer postmarks mail on the day it’s deposited into a mailbox. That means your payment could be considered late if you don’t mail it far enough in advance.

To avoid this:
• Mail your payment several days in advance.
• Bring payment to the Post Office & ask for a manual postmark.
• Pay online at https://bit.ly/RiceCo-PropertyTaxesOnline.

05/03/2026

HELP SAY GOODBYE TO BUCKTHORN!
Cannon River Wilderness Area is extremely biodiverse and is home to unique and rare species and landscape features. A new technique allows control of buckthorn without causing non-target damage and preserving the integrity of the site features.

Join us for this meaningful restoration opportunity. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/GreatRiverBuckthorn.
Great River Greening Clean River Partners Cannon River Wilderness Area

05/02/2026

Motorists will encounter a detour at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and County Road 2 beginning Monday for roundabout construction north of Lonsdale.

Learn more about the project and sign up for updates at https://dot.state.mn.us/d6/projects/hwy-19-roundabout/index.html

04/30/2026

Thanks, KSTP-TV for highlighting our favorite county (Rice, of course) in this week's Tuesday Trivia. 😊 How many correct answers did you get?

1 like. "Trivia Tuesday: Rice County"

04/30/2026

Who's got playoff fever?? We do!!!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Eric Lundin on his retirement.

Lundin, who has served as a mental health professional in Rice County for 37 years, has provided therapy to thousands of residents, guiding them to a happier, healthier, more productive way of life, his supervisor James Marthaler said so eloquently Tuesday morning.

Just as important is how Lundin approaches life: as a positive presence who brings a smile and a positive reframe for us all.

Thank you, Eric. We will miss you.

04/25/2026

A new outdoor warning siren installed recently, thanks to the Tri-Lakes Sportsmen's Club, will improve notification of hazardous events, including severe weather.

Full story at www.ricecountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11675/Sportsmens-club-funds-new-outdoor-warning-siren-in-Forest-Twp

04/23/2026

UMN Extension Rice County 4-H is hiring a 0.75 4-H/Youth Development Extension Educator to lead and manage the county 4-H program.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and experience leading, teaching or managing youth programs. Experience may include a combination of employment, volunteer leadership, and experience in youth development programs. Two years of experience is preferred.

Learn more and apply at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/373390. Posting closes May 3, 2026.

04/23/2026

Rice County Board of Commissioners, earlier this year, agreed to follow a new law that allows rifles as well as shotguns during deer season.

Full release in comments below.