rice

WJON's Small Town Friday series took us this time to Rice, Minnesota. Rice is a community of 1,275 people, located in Benton County north of Sauk Rapids. For this feature I talked with Mary Ostby from the Benton County Historical Society, Rice Mayor Brian Skroch and Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann.

WJON's small town feature continues with the city of Rice, Minnesota. Take a look at the pictures of Rice below.

Two teachers in the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district are among the finalists for Minnesota's Teacher of the Year.

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Rice is starting off the new year right.

The most recent census figures show good growth in Rice. The Benton County community grew by 700 people between 2010 and 2020.

If you're a huge fan of apple cider donuts, look no further than Rice, MN this weekend! Get your donut fix while you hunt for your perfect Christmas tree.

If you're like Clark Griswold your family is probably beginning to search for that perfect Christmas tree.

I can't be trusted to be traveling back roads alone right now, because I WILL be stopping at every pumpkin wagon I see.

A fire at an abandoned business is prompting closures on Highway 10.

Old Creamery in Rice is holding their annual Arts & Crafts Show this weekend and there's no entry fee!

Harvest season is here and area farmers markets are overflowing with colorful and flavorful produce for us to enjoy.

A traveling replica of a national memorial is in central Minnesota this weekend.