The stories of Rice County, MN
8 narrated audio stories from across Rice County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
When the Big Woods Throws Confetti
A spring walk through a rare Big Woods wildflower season.
Rice County
The Windows Above the Raid
How upstairs windows helped turn a robbery into Minnesota history.
Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour
Why Renwick’s Name Matters in Faribault
A small Minnesota city with a very big architectural signature.
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Where the Big Woods Still Whisper
A surviving forest remnant reveals southern Minnesota’s older landscape.
First National Bank of Northfield
When Northfield Fought Back
A failed bank raid that ended a gang’s run in public view.
First National Bank of Northfield
When the Bank Became a Battleground
How a downtown bank became the center of a defining Minnesota moment.
Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour
How Whipple Built a Cathedral City in Faribault
A bishop’s big idea turned Faribault into an Episcopal center.
First National Bank of Northfield building
When Northfield Fought Back
A bank raid became a street battle that ended an outlaw band.
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