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How poverty-stricken is Rice County?
How poverty-stricken is Rice County?
Poverty in Rice County is an issue. As the economy rebounds, statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show poverty in 2008 at 9.2 percent for Rice County compared to 9.6 statewide and 13.2 nationwide. Read about the poverty level in Saturday's Faribault Daily News.

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Friday the 13th: What does it mean to you?
Friday the 13th: What does it mean to you?
The Daily News asks people on the street what Friday the 13th means to them and if they believe in superstitions.
Corey Butler Jr. and Kay Fate

Bethlehem Acadamy Volleyball Pep Fest
Bethlehem Acadamy Volleyball Pep Fest
Bethlehem Academy students and staff celebrate the success of its volleyball team.
Corey Butler Jr.

Veterans Day Services
Veterans Day Services
Faribault hosted several Veterans Day Services on Wednesday.
Corey Butler Jr.

White Sands Dog Park
White Sands Dog Park
People and their dogs spend time at White Sands Dog Park on Saturday.
Corey Butler Jr.

Lincoln Elementary Halloween Parade
Lincoln Elementary Halloween Parade
Lincoln Elementary celebrated Halloween on Friday by having a parade for its students, staff and family members.
Corey Butler Jr.

MSAD Scarecrow Fest 2009
MSAD Scarecrow Fest 2009
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf students put together scarecrow scenes for their 16th annual Scarecrow Fest. This year's theme is "Halloween" and the winning maker or makers wins $50.
Corey Butler Jr.

Enchanted Trails
Enchanted Trails
Families join in on the fun at River Bend Nature Center's Enchanted Trails.
Corey Butler Jr.

Fall Festival 2009 — Chili!
Fall Festival 2009 — Chili!
Faribault residents got their chow on with the second annual Fall Festival on Oct. 24.
Corey Butler Jr.

Curtis Holter Tree Dedication
Curtis Holter Tree Dedication
A tree dedication was held Tuesday at Faribault Middle School in 12-year-old Curtis Holter's memory. Curtis was struck and killed by a truck on Sept. 30.
Corey Butler Jr.

Snowy October
Snowy October
Lincoln Elementary students welcomed more than an inch of snow to their playground on Monday at recess.
Corey Butler Jr.

Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Parade
Faribault High School students walked down Central Avenue celebrating homecoming Friday afternoon.
Kate Fine

MSAD Homecoming Pep Fest
MSAD Homecoming Pep Fest
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf students and staff celebrate homecoming with a pep fest.
Corey Butler Jr.

Sept. 23 Marijuana Bust in Moland
Sept. 23 Marijuana Bust in Moland
On Sept. 23, 2009, the Rice County and Steele County sheriff's offices found approximately 50 marijuana plants in Moland, which is on the southeast part of Rice County and sits on the border between the counties.
Corey Butler Jr.

A balloon ride at Airfest
A balloon ride at Airfest
Here's some video of a balloon ride at dawn on Saturday, during Airfest.
Faribault Daily News staff


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