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Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) invites individual artists and culture bearers and schools in their 11-county region to apply for the Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools grant. … more
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee announced that the theme for National Breastfeeding Month in 2026 is RISE, which stands for Resilience, Interdependence, Self-determination, and Empowerment. The … more
Handy volunteers will be at the ready at two upcoming Fix-It Clinics designed to help residents needing assistance with small repairs while keeping waste from the landfill. Both events are free and … more
Today marks 2 years since Nicole “Nikki” Anderson went missing after walking out the door of her home in Randolph, Minnesota. Since her disappearance, investigators from the Dakota County … more
For the past 10 years, border-to-border patrols from law enforcement agencies across the state worked together to stop deadly driving across Minnesota. This year is no different. As part of the … more
Cannabis is a species of plant that contains chemicals that can affect the brain. The plant contains over 125 different cannabinoids, which are chemicals that may affect the body. Hemp and … more
Schilling Drive between Hester St and the Menards parking lot will close beginning Monday, August 3 for repairs to the sanitary sewer and for road resurfacing. A gravel access road will be built … more
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced guidance for homeowners for the one-time increase to 2025 Homestead Credit Refunds of nearly 15%. The one-time increase to 2025 refunds was part of … more
The 4-H program depends on the skills, talent, and dedication of hundreds of adult judges. They make our county fairs and other competitive events across the state possible. Our job in 4-H is to … more
Big shout out to Steve and Jodi from Shepherd’s Way Farm for hosting some of our ag ed leaders and sheep project members. They shared so much wonderful information about their sheep dairy, … more
Northfield’s health care landscape is set for a significant shift as Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C) moves forward with its purchase of the Allina Health Northfield Clinic from Allina Health, … more
A flurry of approvals and planning actions over the past several weeks is putting Dundas on track for one of the most significant housing expansions in its history, with hundreds of new homes and … more
Dundas’ recent burst of housing and commercial activity may look like rapid growth from the outside, but Mayor Glenn Switzer says it is anything but sudden. In an interview this week, Switzer … more
As warmer temperatures arrive and fishing opener weekend approaches, the Rice County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for another busy summer on the water and on local trails. Sheriff’s Captain … more
Rice County is rolling out a new fall prevention initiative aimed at helping older adults stay safe—and stay in their homes—by offering voluntary home safety assessments following certain … more
With warmer weather, more motorcyclists are returning to the road - and safety is a shared responsibility. Local public health and public safety partners remind motorists and riders to stay alert, … more
Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and soil fertility questions. … more
The race to November’s general election officially begins Tuesday, May 19 with the opening of the initial filing period. Filing for county, state and federal offices begins at 8 a.m. May 19 and … more
A new initiative is offering free well water testing to residents in southern Minnesota to detect arsenic contamination and improve drinking water safety. Arsenic is an element found in rocks and … more
It took just three words for Nicole Christensen to describe her coworker, Barb Johnson: Excellence, professionalism and positivity. That full-throated endorsement from Christensen helped earn the … more
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