Rice is a city in Benton County, Minnesota, with a population of approximately 1,975.
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All news →Minnesota Power plans new service center in Rice Lake
Minnesota Power plans new service center in Rice Lake Duluth News Tribune
Bill aims to recognize inherent right of wild rice, Minnesota’s state grain in decline
Bill aims to recognize inherent right of wild rice, Minnesota’s state grain in decline Star Tribune
Dozens of new homes coming to Rice as Walnut Ridge 4 housing development nears completion
Dozens of new homes coming to Rice as Walnut Ridge 4 housing development nears completion St. Cloud Times
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