Notice of Public Accuracy Test

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF THE ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT IN RICE COUNTY A public test of the electronic voting equipment to be used in RiceCounty for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2020, hasbeen scheduled. Date: Thursday, October 29th,...

Minnesotans receiving mystery seeds appearing to come from China

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been receiving reports of residents receiving unsolicited packages of seeds appearing to come from China. Officials in other states, including Louisiana, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, have reported similar...

Notice of Primary Election, August 11, 2020.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That a Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, for the purpose of nominating Candidates for the following offices, which are to be voted for at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Federal Office: One...

Forest Town Hall available for rent!

If you’d like to reserve the Town Hall for your next meeting or event, please call Renee Detlie at 507-645-4486. The rental agreement can be found HERE.

Register to Vote & Apply for an Absentee Ballot

Absentee voting for the August Primary will start in Rice County on June 26, 2020. Due to COVID-19, Rice County election officials are urging voters to vote by mail to ensure the safety of voters and poll workers. Voters are strongly encouraged to apply for an...