News Flash

Watermains to be be flushed April 25 - April 28

Watermains in Faribault will be flushed the week of April 25 - April 28, 2021, on four separate nights, weather pending.

Watermains are routinely flushed to clean the distribution system. Residents are advised to avoid or limit water usage during the flush...

Severe Weather Awareness Week set for April 12-16

Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, has designated April 12-16, 2021 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota.

The state of Minnesota conducts Severe Weather Awareness Week in par...

City Compost Site to open April 19

The City of Faribault compost site is scheduled to open for the season on Monday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m.

The City of Faribault maintains a compost site at 214 NE 14th Street, behind the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Check signs for designated dumping areas....

New Minnesota Energy Codes: What do they mean?

Join Fresh Energy and Don Sivigny, energy code specialist at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, on April 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a conversation about updates to the new commercial energy code that came into effect last year. We will als...

Home improvement loans, grants available through the USDA

Low-interest home improvement loans and grants are available though the USDA Rural Development. This program is designed for very-low income persons. Funding is based on an annual appropriation.

Loan funds can be used for making basic repairs, installing e...

Minnesota COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance coming soon

Good news for Minnesotans seeking rent relief: A new program will be available soon.

The State recognizes that many people have been directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn and are in great need of assistance. It's wor...

Get connected to your COVID-19 vaccine, Faribault

While the COVID-19 vaccine supply from the federal government is extremely limited and simply does not come close to meeting the demand in Minnesota, the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is an important step toward connecting all Minnesotans with the ...

Having trouble paying your City sewer and water bill?

Are you having a difficult time paying your City of Faribault sewer and water bill? 

The following organizations may be able to help you: 

• American Red Cross - (507) 334-8471 
• First Call for Help - (800) 543-7709 
• Social Se...

Video series highlights all Faribault has to offer

The City of Faribault is excited to release as part of its partnership with CGI Communications, Inc., a series of professionally produced videos highlighting everything Faribault has to offer to our residents, visitors and business owners.

The City is dedi...