Faribault Daily News

11/02/2024

A beautiful new mural is hard to miss in tiny Nerstrand.

Nerstrand, population 295, is one of those small towns where not a lot changes. Until something does, and then you notice.

11/02/2024

For our SCENE NOVEMBER Animals Issue, our photo columnist took a closer look at just how much we love dogs, cats, horses and more in Southern Minnesota.

We love our animals. Take a moment to look around and see the influence they have in our lives. I did just that while out and about with my camera.

11/01/2024

Jon Frasz created a button with the words, “Gun laws are pro-life,” to help bring awareness to this. He would wear it at events and wore it when he went to the state capital to protest.

Around the country, there are many groups whose goal is to help educate people on gun violence and help prevent it. One group started after the tragic aftermath of the

11/01/2024

507 OUTDOORS: An ode to scent hounds.

I am an unusual outdoorsperson in that I have a strong affection for scent hounds. Scent hounds are dogs that pursue game by tracking scent. They are different from bird

11/01/2024

SCENE NOVEMBER - Our Rants & Raves is exhausted just looking at how perfect these influencers are.

A lot of my time is spent online checking out sites like Instagram. I really want my life to be like all those women wearing cozy sweaters and sporting perfect

11/01/2024

From developing a healthier type of stove in Ethiopia to promoting public transit in Minneapolis, a wide range of experience was brought to Faribault City Hall in August.

10/31/2024

One hundred years ago, on Friday the 13th in July 1924, a 2-year-old girl disappeared from a cottage along Roberds Lake, never to be seen again — at least, most of her.

One hundred years ago, on Friday the 13th in July 1924, a 2-year-old girl disappeared from a cottage along Roberds Lake, never to be seen again — at least, most

10/31/2024

After years of planning and without a dime of property taxes, all six legs of the ambitious roundabout in northern Rice County have opened to motorists.

10/31/2024

When most people turn 16, they get their driver’s license and can drive around by themselves. They can drive to and from school or after-school activities or ride around the town with their friends. For others, this isn’t their reality.

When most people turn 16, they get their driver’s license and can drive around by themselves. They can drive to and from school or after-school activities or ride around the

10/31/2024

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include Fari "Boo" Bar Crawl at Paradise, 10,000 Drops, The Signature, Our Place on Third and Boxers in Faribault.

Participating bars include 10,000 Drops, The Signature, Our Place on Third, and Boxers, with check-in at Paradise. The event features a costume contest, card reader, psychic, horror movie, Steve and

10/31/2024

2024 VOTERS GUIDE: Learn about local candidates and their positions in the Faribault, Morristown and Waterville area, including city, county, school board, state House and congressional races.

It's all FREE to everyone.

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10/30/2024

When imagining a charity dinner, hot dogs and football might not be the first thing that comes to mind. For a group of men in Faribault, that’s all it took.

10/30/2024

"Oh yea," Faribault runner Brooklyn Becker said on Tuesday, confirming the existence of the classic nightmare of running but not moving. "But the good dreams, that's when you're flying and just saying goodbye to [everyone in the race.]"

At its core, the art of cross country running comes down to what’s between your ears nearly as much as the legs, lungs and arms propelling you across the course.

10/30/2024

After failing once by just five votes, the Crown, Cork & Seal contract was approved a few weeks ago. It granted annual wage increases ranging from $6 to 12% over the next three years, among other wins for the workers.

After failing once by just five votes, the Crown, Cork & Seal contract was approved a few weeks ago. It granted annual wage increases ranging from $6 to 12% over

10/30/2024

Footwear is a forte for the Burkhartzmeyer family.

10/30/2024

Whether you check your kids' candy first, only let them keep a certain amount, limit daily intake, take a candy tax or let the kids do as they please, we want to know:

Are there any rules around Halloween candy at your house?

Leave your answers in the comments below and they could appear in this weekend’s paper!

10/30/2024

SCENE NOVEMBER: "Nobody Wants This" is the fall rom-com many have been waiting for since Nora Ephron's classics.

The days of football and flannels, turkey and togetherness, leaf-peeping and pumpkin spice everything have finally arrived. The air is crisp and the sun is shining with that autumnal, amber

10/30/2024

Drawn to the small town’s community and the department’s positive environment, Faribault’s newest full-time officer brings more than 25 years of experience with him.

10/30/2024

Quickly outgrowing its crowded space in a strip mall, a local smoke shop is expanding into a more high-end location, but opted to keep up the smaller outlet for its loyal customers who live nearby.

Quickly outgrowing its crowded space in a strip mall, a local smoke shop is expanding into a more high-end location, but opted to keep up the smaller outlet for its

10/29/2024

"It's analyzing not only the burial sites, but things that are within the burial sites, like grave goods and some other related artifacts as well, and how this informs our understanding of human history."

A room of curious minds sat and listened to Jenna Nelson as she taught them about mortuary archaeology, a subset of archaeology. Mortuary archaeology is the study of burial practices,

10/29/2024

The Cardinals came out on the losing side on an excellent match, ending their season Monday night.

Standing outside the locker room, Bethlehem Academy coach Chris Bothun pretty well summed up the Cardinals’ five-set loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo in the Section 1A Quarterfinals on Monday.

10/29/2024

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin at age 14. In 2024, Mental Health America reported that 102,000 Minnesota teens had at least one major depressive episode in the last year.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin at age 14. In 2024, Mental Health America reported that 102,000 Minnesota teens had at

10/29/2024

The now-Faribault woman’s decadeslong journey to sobriety has been full of setbacks and mistakes, but today, she and her daughter decorates, hosts and entertains parties through Bellaboo Party Services, providing her and others in recovery a way to bring joy to others.

Isabel “Bella” Gutierrez was born in Bakersfield, Calif. into a family of addicts. She grew up surrounded by chaos and violence, and began selling drugs for the cartel at an

10/29/2024

There was no holding back on the difference between the red and blue candidate Monday afternoon, as the forum for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District explored topics surrounding agriculture, health care and immigration.

Editor’s Note: This is just a sampling of the questions asked during the candidate forum. Visit OwatonnaLive.com to watch the full forum.

10/29/2024

With a desire to both create and connect, the local library is utilizing the makerspace to allow people to do both.