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  1. City Property for Sale - First and First

    City seeks buyer for two parcels at First St. and First Ave. NW

    The City is seeking a general development plan with a conceptual site layout drawing and a depiction of the proposed construction or a similar product representative of the intended development. Read on...
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    City awarded certificate for excellence in financial reporting

    For the 31st consecutive year, the City of Faribault was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021. Read on...
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    Follow along as the Task Force looks into a new Community Center

    The City of Faribault has retained HGA to begin looking into site selection, facility amenities, concept design, community engagement, market analysis and an operational plan. Follow the process here. Additional Info...
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    Buckham Memorial Library is KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive Certified

    Buckham Memorial Library has partnered with KultureCity® to make the library and all its programs and events Sensory Inclusive. Read on...
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    State program helps homeowners on past-due housing expenses

    HomeHelpMN helps eligible homeowners who have fallen behind on housing-related expenses due to the pandemic with up to $50,000 in financial assistance. Homeowners should apply as soon as they become past due. Read on...
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    Capital Improvement Projects underway in Faribault

    Each year, the Faribault City Council approves a five-year Capital Improvement Plan that acts as a framework for City projects. Find below a number of projects identified to be completed in 2023. Read on...
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    Faribault Compost Site open for the season

    The Faribault Compost Site is scheduled to open for the season at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. The City of Faribault maintains a compost site at 214 NE 14th St., behind the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read on...
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    Deadline approaching for Xcel's energy bill assistance programs

    Thousands of families and households have benefitted from home energy assistance programs throughout the winter, and now is a good time to see if you’re eligible. Read on...
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    Bird e-scooters return to Faribault

    There is no cost to the City of Faribault - for the initial launch or for ongoing maintenance - as a result of the arrival, and Bird must provide insurance coverage exclusively for the operation of stand-up electric scooters. Read on...
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    Join us for Concerts in the Park this summer at 7:00 p.m.

    Enjoy free music in downtown Faribault at the historic Central Park Band Shell at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday nights. Bring a lawn chair, sit at a picnic table or spread out on the grass and enjoy the beautiful Minnesota summer nights with a little music. Read on...
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