Faribault Daily News

11/08/2025

On Wednesday, the Minnesota House Investment Committee made four different stops in Faribault during their statewide tour visiting institutions seeking state funds.

The Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee had a busy couple of days this week, traveling around the state to hear about projects that are requesting state funding.

11/08/2025

Earlier this week, the government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history, leaving Rice County residents who rely on SNAP and MFIP food benefits in limbo, but County Commissioners voted to help the local food shelves helping those residents.

Earlier this week, the government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history, leaving Rice County residents who rely on SNAP and MFIP food benefits in limbo, waiting for a lifeline

11/07/2025

Faribault diver Makena Gunderson is set to compete at the Class A State Finals next week following a fourth-place finish at the Section 1A Championships.

11/07/2025

Effective Dec. 1, no more babies will be delivered at the Faribault Medical Center — and community leaders aren't happy about it.

Effective Dec. 1, no more babies will be delivered at the Faribault Medical Center.

11/07/2025

One of the unspoken things about sports is that the better you play, the more it will eventually break your heart.

11/07/2025

Check out these photos, highlighting food from across the Southern Minn Scene region.

Whenever I dine out, which isn’t all that often, I’ll always choose a home-grown eatery over a chain. I prefer the often made-from-scratch foods, the homey setting and the comfortable

11/07/2025

Rice County will kick off its 2026 Toward Zero Deaths campaign Nov. 26, as a renewed commitment to roadway safety, with a focus on DWI enforcement. Extra patrols will be out on the streets to catch hazardous drivers throughout the holiday season.

In the words of Faribault Police Department Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) Coordinator Dmitri Ikonitski: “One death is too many deaths.”

11/06/2025

Rice County’s investments continue to perform above expectations, with returns from cash and pooled holdings coming in nearly $1 million higher than budgeted for the year.

11/06/2025

A fiery candidate forum hosted by Rice County Republicans covered topics like fraud, party endorsements and immigration at the Dundas movie theater Monday evening.

U.S Senate Candidate Royce White continued to rail against what he called “the Republican establishment” even after organizers cut power to his microphone in a fiery candidate forum hosted by

11/05/2025

The crunch of gravel under tires might seem ordinary, but for Rice County residents, it’s the backbone of safe, dependable roads.

11/05/2025

It wasn’t your average night at the library. Tables were covered in scattered puzzle pieces — and the clock was ticking.

11/04/2025

Beginning in the '40s as a group of adult candy stripers — hospital volunteers who helped support hospital staff — the Faribault Medical Center Auxiliary has grown into an established organization committed to health of the Faribault community.

Beginning the 1940s, as a group of adult candy stripers — hospital volunteers who helped with tasks such as escorting visitors, delivering flowers, and running errands to support hospital staff