News Flash

City of Faribault announces 8 p.m. curfew for May 31

The City of Faribault Sunday announced an 8 p.m. curfew for all residents Sunday, May 31.

The decision to enact the curfew is a proactive measures to reduce the possibility of civil disobedience, vandalism, looting, civil unrest and rioting resulting in pr...

EDA to provide Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants

As Minnesota is shifting from “Stay Home Minnesota” to “Stay Safe Minnesota,” businesses are faced with trying to conduct commerce, but under new and restrictive rules. There have been a number of federal and state ...

Outdoor Seating checklist for Faribault businesses

The City recognizes this pandemic has had a devastating effect on local businesses, and we want to help.

Starting June 1, the governor has allowed the reopening of outdoor seating for bars and restaurants, with the following guidelines:

➤ Develop and implem...

Parks and Rec. programs suspended until Phase III of 'Stay Safe' Plan

At the recommendation of Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health, Faribault Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed, and all programming is suspended until Governor Tim Walz announces the opening of Phase Three of his “Sta...

Filing period for local office open through June 2

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to MN Statute 204B.33, that a General Election will be held in Faribault, MN, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at...

City selected for climate plan; feedback requested

The City of Faribault has once again been selected to take part in a grant-funded climate project. 

In 2017-2018, the City of Faribault was one of a few cities that was asked to participate in a study on how climate change may affect vulnerable po...

Fire Chief reminds everyone to stay “Fire Safe”

The Faribault Fire Department is urging everyone to remember fire safety as they deal with the “new normal.” As people find themselves spending extended time at home for work, self-isolation, or practicing physical distancing, please r...

Buckham Memorial Library No-Contact Curbside Pickup Service

While the building remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your library is still here for you. Buckham Memorial Library is committed to providing you expanded access to online resources and safe access to physical materials through a limited no-conta...

Resources for Households Impacted by COVID-19

Unemployment Insurance

If your work hours have been reduced or eliminated, apply for unemployment insurance from the State of Minnesota. The usual waiting period has been waived. If you are sick, quarantined, or home because of an outbreak at your work, yo...

Faribault Compost Site open for summer

The City of Faribault compost site, located at 214 NE 14th St., behind the Water Reclamation Facility, is now open for the season after encountering wetter-than-normal conditions. 

Please check signs at the site for designated dumping areas. Only ...

City Hall to open for limited services May 4

Faribault City Hall will reopen for limited service to the public at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Access will be limited to the customer service counters on the lower level, second floor, and third floor of the building.  Not all City...

Fire Department to continue taking homemade masks

The Faribault Fire Department will leave the bins out for continued donation and collection of homemade cloth masks, after Governor Tim Walz called on all Minnesotans to get creative and begin sewing homemade masks to help those working or living in congr...

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) are monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was firs...

City announces changes to public housing policies

The purpose of this memo is to provide you with information about how the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority and City of Faribault are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.  We understand that these are difficult and uncertain times. &a...

Hiawathaland Transit makes temporary service adjustments

In response to COVID-19, all regular routes in Faribault, Northfield and Red Wing all transportation services will be provided by Dial-A-Ride only. All route services remain suspended. The hours of service will be as follows: 

Riders wishing to ac...

City meetings to be conducted by phone, electronically

Find below Mayor Kevin F. Voracek’s Statement and Determination Regarding Conducting Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means

As the Mayor of the City of Faribault, Minnesota I find as follows: 

a.    The spread o...

Resources for Households Impacted by COVID-19

Unemployment Insurance

If your work hours have been reduced or eliminated, apply for unemployment insurance from the State of Minnesota. The usual waiting period has been waived. If you are sick, quarantined, or home because of an outbreak at your work, yo...

Finance Department continues to process utility bills daily

Customers can pay their utility bills via check or money order. These can be mailed to City Hall or placed in the drop box in the parking lot.  Customers can obtain a money order from multiple places, including their bank, Post Office, Hy-Vee, Wa...

Coming Soon: Videos to highlight Faribault's many assets

The City of Faribault is excited to announce our new partnership with CGI Communications, Inc. CGI will be creating a series of professionally produced videos to highlight everything Faribault has to offer to our residents, visitors and business owners.

We...