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Rice County Public Health continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for those 5 years and older

Rice County Public Health continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Rice County Government Services Building, 320 NW 3^rd Street, Faribault, as well as other community locations. 

Upcoming vaccination clinics are Wednesday, January 12^th...

Rice County Public Health: 114 clinics, 16,257 COVID-19 vaccines in 2021

Rice County Public Health last week marked a year of COVID-19 vaccinations clinics by holding its 114th clinic. That’s an average of nearly 2.2 clinics per week.

“Wellness that Works” – Free Worksite Wellness Opportunity for Employers in 2022

Wellness that Works is a free opportunity for employers to learn more about what other local businesses do to support a healthier workforce. Wellness policies and efforts that support employee wellness play a key role in keeping workers healthy and preven...

Community Leadership Needed

Creating lasting change in communities is hard work that involves everyone’s participation and a commitment from those in power. Rice County Public Health – Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) focuses power on those most im...

Indoor Face Covering Requirement in Effect for All Rice County Government Buildings

Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, all Rice County employees and visitors are required to wear a face covering in Rice County government buildings. This requirement is going into effect to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Rice County is currently classifie...

National Passenger Safety Week runs through Jan. 30

Roadway deaths – in the U.S. and in Minnesota -- are rising again at an alarming rate. People are still driving recklessly. Drunk, drugged and distracted driving are on the rise.