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The Rice County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is committed to keeping the public informed and safe during emergencies. Following a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) sent on the night of Sept. 4, 2025, in response to an …
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas today announced the 2025 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program.
The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors established the scholarship fund and will award up to 18 – $2,000 scholarships later th…
The Rice County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the transfer of several small county-owned parcels along the south side of Fourth Street NW/Hwy. 60 between First and Second avenues to the city of Faribault and Rice County Housing & Redevelo…
As a member county of the South Central Community Based Initiative, Rice County is announcing a Request for Proposal for a Regional Project Manager.
This position will be responsible for researching and consulting on the implementation phases for the development of children's crisis residential services. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual or firm to make a significant impact on our community. This is not a Rice County employee position.
Anyone interested should review the full RFP document for detailed information on the project scope, qualifications, and submission requirements.
Find the Request for Proposal at https://ow.ly/PaaY50WAoj1.
RFP: Project manager for children's crisis residential services
As a member county of the South Central Community Based Initiative, Rice County is announcing a Request for Proposal for a Regional Project Manager.
This position will be responsible for researching and consulting on the implementation phases for the development of children's crisis residential services. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual or firm to make a significant impact on our community. This is not a Rice County employee position.
Anyone interested should review the full RFP document for detailed information on the project scope, qualifications, and submission requirements.
Find the Request for Proposal at https://ow.ly/PaaY50WAoj1.
Beginning Monday, May 19 through Friday, Sept. 26, the Rice County Government Services Building and Highway Department office will operate on a modified schedule.
During that time, offices in the two buildings will be open to the public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. On Friday, their hours will be from 8 a.m.-noon. Operating hours at other county facilities will remain unchanged.
The change was approved last month by the Board of Commissioners.
Full-time employees will continue to work their current 40 hours per week.
The offices will be closed on the following days to observe state holidays: Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth), Friday, July 4 (Independence Day) and Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day).
Contact:Sara Folsted, Rice County Administrator[email protected]507-332-6110
Suzy Rook, Communications Coordinator[email protected]507-384-6509
Board approves summer hours at Government Services Building, Highway
Beginning Monday, May 19 through Friday, Sept. 26, the Rice County Government Services Building and Highway Department office will operate on a modified schedule.
During that time, offices in the two buildings will be open to the public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. On Friday, their hours will be from 8 a.m.-noon. Operating hours at other county facilities will remain unchanged.
The change was approved last month by the Board of Commissioners.
Full-time employees will continue to work their current 40 hours per week.
The offices will be closed on the following days to observe state holidays: Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth), Friday, July 4 (Independence Day) and Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day).
Contact:Sara Folsted, Rice County Administrator[email protected]507-332-6110
Suzy Rook, Communications Coordinator[email protected]507-384-6509
Rice County Public Health reminds residents of the dangers associated with high heat and humidity. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and those deaths are preventable.
Throughout the summer, listen to weather forecasts and be aware of heat advisory notifications. To stay cool and hydrated during a heat wave drink plenty of fluids, slow down, stay indoors, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, and always “look before you lock.” For those needing to be outdoors in the heat, drink plenty of fluids and take frequent breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned building.
Heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion can be very serious if not treated immediately. Signs of heat exhaustion include muscle cramps, heavy sweating, flushed skin, headache, nausea, dizziness and a rapid heart rate. Individuals with these symptoms should move to a cooler area, drink cool water or sports drinks and rest. If symptoms last longer than one hour, seek medical attention.
Heat stroke is life threatening because the body can no longer cool itself and requires medical attention at once. Signs of heat stroke may include hot skin, headache, confusion, seizure, irritability, and changes in consciousness, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting. In this situation, 9-1-1 should be called immediately.
People without air conditioning may need to find a cool place to go for relief from the heat and humidity, and may need to consider public places with air conditioning, such as shopping malls or libraries.
Remember to call and check on friends and neighbors who are elderly, homebound or without air conditioning to make sure they are safe and staying cool too.
Be prepared and protect yourself and others from the effects of extreme heat.
More heat safety tips can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health website: health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/climate/extremeheat.html or on the Rice County Public Health website: co.rice.mn.us/256/Public-Health under Safety Messages.
Contacts:Martha Sykes, Rice County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator[email protected]507-333-3820
Angie Nagel, Rice County Disease Prevention & Control/Emergency Preparedness Supervisor[email protected]507-384-6450
Deb Purfeerst, Rice County Public Health Director[email protected]507-332-6111
Summer heat safety: It’s that time again
Rice County Public Health reminds residents of the dangers associated with high heat and humidity. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and those deaths are preventable.
Throughout the summer, listen to weather forecasts and be aware of heat advisory notifications. To stay cool and hydrated during a heat wave drink plenty of fluids, slow down, stay indoors, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, and always “look before you lock.” For those needing to be outdoors in the heat, drink plenty of fluids and take frequent breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned building.
Heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion can be very serious if not treated immediately. Signs of heat exhaustion include muscle cramps, heavy sweating, flushed skin, headache, nausea, dizziness and a rapid heart rate. Individuals with these symptoms should move to a cooler area, drink cool water or sports drinks and rest. If symptoms last longer than one hour, seek medical attention.
Heat stroke is life threatening because the body can no longer cool itself and requires medical attention at once. Signs of heat stroke may include hot skin, headache, confusion, seizure, irritability, and changes in consciousness, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting. In this situation, 9-1-1 should be called immediately.
People without air conditioning may need to find a cool place to go for relief from the heat and humidity, and may need to consider public places with air conditioning, such as shopping malls or libraries.
Remember to call and check on friends and neighbors who are elderly, homebound or without air conditioning to make sure they are safe and staying cool too.
Be prepared and protect yourself and others from the effects of extreme heat.
More heat safety tips can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health website: health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/climate/extremeheat.html or on the Rice County Public Health website: co.rice.mn.us/256/Public-Health under Safety Messages.
Contacts:Martha Sykes, Rice County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator[email protected]507-333-3820
Angie Nagel, Rice County Disease Prevention & Control/Emergency Preparedness Supervisor[email protected]507-384-6450
Deb Purfeerst, Rice County Public Health Director[email protected]507-332-6111
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The Rice County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the transfer of several small county-owned parcels along the south side of Fourth Street NW/Hwy. 60 between First and Second avenues to the city of Faribault and Rice County Housing & Redevelo…
Beginning Monday, May 19 through Friday, Sept. 26, the Rice County Government Services Building and Highway Department office will operate on a modified schedule.
During that time, offices in the two buildings will be open to the public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p….
Rice County Public Health reminds residents of the dangers associated with high heat and humidity. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and those deaths are preventable.
Throughout the summer, listen to weather fore…
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is committed to keeping the public informed and safe during emergencies. Following a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) sent on the night of Sept. 4, 2025, in response to an …
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas today announced the 2025 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program.
The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors established the scholarship fund and will award up to 18 – $2,000 scholarships later th…
As a member county of the South Central Community Based Initiative, Rice County is announcing a Request for Proposal for a Regional Project Manager.
This position will be responsible for researching and consulting on the implementation phases for the devel…
This position will be responsible for researching
As a member county of the South Central Community Based Initiative, Rice County is announcing a Request for Proposal for a Regional Project Manager.
This position will be responsible for researching and consulting on the implementation phases for the devel…
320 Third St. NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6100