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🌱 Why a stolen license plate camera near I-35 matters for Faribault.

Faribault, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Faribault! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a stolen license plate camera near I-35 matters for Faribault.
  • Need breastfeeding help? See what Baby Stop offers Faribault parents weekly.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy sun, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Law enforcement agencies report widespread ALPR vandalism (police1.com) — Faribault police are dealing with the theft of a license plate-reading camera taken from a pole near I-35, part of a wave of vandalism targeting these devices across Minnesota. Officials say the loss hampers investigations and costs the city money, while privacy advocates and the ACLU continue to question how camera data is used and shared.
   

• National Breastfeeding Month: lactation counselors support families (southernminn.com subscription) — Families in Faribault can tap free weekly Baby Stop support groups and home visits from Rice County Public Health lactation counselors, all tied to National Breastfeeding Month. Counselors help with latch, feeding challenges, and WIC support, while partnering with local ECFE and Northfield Hospital’s lactation consultant to make breastfeeding guidance easy to access close to home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Foot Clinic
    Faribault Area Senior Citizens 19 Division St W, Faribault, MN 55021
    9:00 am
  • Great Courses-Broadway Musicals
    Rice County Fairgrounds 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021
    1:00 pm
  • 90th Annual Pet Parade
    Faribault Chamber of Commerce The parade starts on the corner of Second Avenue NW and Ninth Street NW, and follows Second Avenue NW, ending at Central Park
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 8
  • MN/WI/FL Carry Permit Training - Morristown, MN →
    Ahlman's Gun Shop, 9525 230th St W, Morristown
    10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone who picks up "junk" at a reasonable price in Faribault.
    I just can't see renting a dumpster for what I would like to get rid of. (Nextdoor Lyndale Ave/17th St)
  • Hormel Foods Corporation posted a job opening for Plant Production Worker - Jennie-O Turkey Store - Faribault, MN in Faribault. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Faribault. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Faribault here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northfield

  • Northfield skaters secure $500K grant for plan that ‘doubles the size' of skate park (southernminn.com)
  • Designers Transform Trash into Fashion for Community Action Center Fundraiser (kymnradio.net)
  • NOTE FROM THE MAYOR: Let's discuss your property taxes (southernminn.com)

Owatonna

  • ‘Now, it's pitchforks': AI's power appetite, local pushback driving site selections for data centers (somdnews.com)
  • DRS & RVL Results & Schedule 8/5/26 (ingstadmedia.com)

Ok Faribault! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Faribault

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