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Minnesota State Academy For The Deaf Ponders Another Year Of Distance LearningJohn Lauritsen shows us the challenges the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf faces if distance learning continues.

Faribault Prison Inmate Who Tested Positive For COVID-19 DiesThe Minnesota Department of Health reports that the 43-year-old man had tested positive for the novel coronavirus on June 4.

Faribault Woman's Stand Offers State Fair Favorite Pronto Pups, Cotton Candy This SummerKathy Heise has been making cotton candy and Pronto Pups at the end of her driveway for five weeks now and plans to stay open until a fair or festival actually opens.

Meet 'Faribo Frosty': Faribault's 20-Foot-Tall SnowmanYou'll see snowmen in front yards and schoolyards throughout the Minnesota winter -- but Frosty has nothing on what you'll find in Faribault.

Coy Kreger In Critical Condition After Snowmobile Crash, Faribault Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Underage Drinking And DrivingKreger remains in critical condition at HCMC, and the crash is under investigation by the Rice County Sheriff’s Office.

'I'm Going To Do Whatever It Takes: Mikayla Raines' Fox Sanctuary Grows In Rice Co.A Minnesota woman who came under fire for having too many foxes is now looking to expand her animal sanctuary.

1 Injured, 2 Homes Destroyed In Faribault Grill ExplosionPeople living in two Faribault homes are lucky to be alive after an Easter Sunday grilling accident.

I-35 Southbound Reopens In Faribault Hours After String Of AccidentsTransportation officials say Interstate 35 southbound is closed in Faribault due to numerous accidents Wednesday.

Faribault Police Seek Help ID'ing Suspected Grocery Store GroperThe person of interest was identified and is described as approximately 20- years old, standing approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

Northfield Firefighter Chad Van Zuilen Dies In Snowmobile Accident During BlizzardBlizzard conditions last Sunday hid a snowmobile accident that killed Northfield firefighter Chad Van Zuilen.

Beloved Hunting Guide Travis Pineur Killed In Freak AccidentHunting guide Travis Pineur died in a freak accident while trying to get his truck out of the ditch during this weekend's blizzard.

Faribault Police Identify Young Girl Found Wandering StreetsFaribault police say a young girl who was found walking the streets wearing only her pajamas has been identified.

Drivers Injured In Wrong-Way Crash With SemiThe police report indicates that alcohol was involved in the crash.

2 Corrections Officers Injured At Faribault State PrisonTwo corrections officers have been injured in an attack at the Faribault State Prison Sunday evening, the Department of Corrections confirmed.