Faribault, the county seat of Rice County, Minnesota is about fifty miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and at the confluence of the Cannon River and the Straight River. Its settlement predates Minnesota's establishment as a United States Territory. Before 1745, the area was inhabited by the Dakotah, who were driven south by the Ojibwe. The city's namesake, Alexander Faribault, established a fur trading post there in 1826. Conversant in the Dakotah language, he helped the Wahpekute band of Dakotah to resettle the area. His home, built in 1853, still stands near the southeastern edge of the city's historic downtown district. A steam-powered sawmill was established in Faribault in 1854, spurring rapid growth and road creation. The city was platted in 1855, and chartered in 1872. Herbert Sellner invented the Tilt-A-Whirl in Faribault in 1926, establishing Sellner Manufacturing Company in 1927. Faribault Woolen Mills was in operation from 1865 to 2009, and reopened in 2011, continuing operation today. Faribault is surrounded by Cannon City, Comus, Deerfield, Medford, Prairieville, Shieldville, Walcott, and Warsaw. Mankato is about forty miles west, and Minneapolis is about fifty miles north of Faribault.
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Chartered by Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Faribault, Minnesota, BSA Troop 304 is part of the Rolling Hills District from the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Leadership contacts, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are posted to the site, along with a photo gallery, troop newsletter, and access to various forms and other documents.
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~pitt0092/
Made up of boys from eleven to eighteen years of age, or in grades five through twelve, Troop 9309 is chartered by First English Lutheran Church in Faribault, Minnesota, and is part of the Rolling Hills District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Its training programs and schedules, meeting schedules, advancements, and a calendar of events are posted to the site.
http://www.t309.scoutlander.com/
Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, ordinances and resolutions, employment opportunities, public notices, and access to various financial and other documents are available from the city's official web site. Other resources include a guide to municipal offices and departments for visitors, residents, and businesses.
http://www.faribault.org/
Part of the Rolling Hills District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 301 is chartered by American Legion Post #43 in Faribault, Minnesota. General information about scouting is offered, including the organization's membership policies, meeting schedules, and a calendar of upcoming events, including parent and leadership resources.
http://faribaultpack301.wixsite.com/faribaultpack301
Accepting boys in kindergarten through the fifth grade, or eleven years of age, Pack 307 is chartered by First English Lutheran Church, and part of the Rolling Hills District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America. General information about the local pack, as well as the Boy Scouts of America, are presented, with leadership contacts, meeting schedules and locations, and a calendar of events.
http://www.pack307faribault.scoutlander.com/
Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Serving member businesses in Faribault, Minnesota since 1913, the non-profit organization helps to establish networking opportunities and acts as an advocate for its members and the business community in general. Its programs and events are featured, and staff contacts are posted to the site, along with a community profile, relocation resources, and information about economic development.
http://www.faribaultmn.org/
Maintained by the Faribault Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, the visitor's guide offers an overview of the city of Faribault, Minnesota, its historic downtown district and other local attractions and events, restaurants, guest accommodations, and shopping venues. A history of the city, maps, and contacts are also included.
http://visitfaribault.com/
Roberds Lake Resort & Campground
Offering cabin and cottage rentals, as well as RV and tent camping spaces, the resort is situated on Robards Lake in Faribault, Minnesota. Directions, a resort map, and an overview of the facilities are put forth, including photographs, descriptions, seasonal and other rates, reservation policies, and contacts, as well as an overview of nearby attractions.
http://www.roberdslakeresort.com/
Situated in Faribault, Minnesota, Winjum's Shady Acres Resort and Winjum's Restaurant are highlighted, with an overview of its cabin rentals and recreational vehicle sites, restaurant, bar, and marina rentals. Hours, menus, rates, and contacts are posted to the site, and a map shows the location of the facilities. Cabin and camping site reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.winjumsshadyacres.com/
