Rice, Minnesota is in western Benton County, east of the Mississippi River and west of Little Rock Lake, with US Highway 10 serving as the chief route through the city. Initially an Ojibway territory known as Sand Prairie, the Native American inhabitants of the region were forced to cede their land under mandate of the United States government with the Treaty of 1837. European-American settlers began moving to the area in 1844, and the Territory of Minnesota was established in 1849, after which Benton County became one of its original nine organized counties. The village was named for George T. Rice, a hotel and mill owner who had come from Massachusetts in 1864, and was instrumental in developing the area. The Northern Pacific Railroad came through in 1877, and George T. Rice built the Luther Hotel. Rice was incorporated as a village in 1890. Its population was under five hundred until 1980, but has been increasing since, with a population of more than one thousand and two hundred in 2010. Nearby communities include Brockway, Langola, Royalton, St. Stephen, and Watab.
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The family owned and operated business offers a wide ranger of passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and industrial equipment, including custom built trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, lifts, air compressors, and heavy equipment. Its new and used inventory is set forth, along with its parts and service departments, body shop, and towing services. Employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.carcoauto.com/
The family restaurant has been in operation since 1983, open daily, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner at its location in Rice, Minnesota. Directions, restaurant hours, holiday schedules, and a phone number are posted to the site, along with its menus, a gallery of photographs, calendar of events, and a history, profile of the cafe, and an introduction to the proprietors.
http://oldcreameryricemn.com/
Old Creamery Cafe Arts & Crafts Show
Sponsored by the Old Creamery Cafe, the annual event attracts people from all over to Rice, Minnesota. Photos from past events are presented, along with upcoming show locations and hours, set up times, booth sizes, prices, and a downloadable registration form for those wanting to have a booth at the show. Area accommodations are highlighted, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.oldcreameryartsandcrafts.com/
Representing the business interests of Rice, Minnesota and the surrounding region, the Chamber is made up of local business owners and managers. Its site features a profile of the Rice community, economic advantages in the region, its quality of life, a map of the city, and a photo gallery. Other resources include a directory of members and officers.
http://www.riceareachamber.com/
Specializing in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks and other vehicles, the car lot is located on US Highway 10 in Rice, Minnesota. Directions, hours of operation, contacts, and special offers are posted to its site, along with its inventory, including photographs, asking prices, mileage, and other details about the vehicles for sale. Car searchers may opt to join its dealer inventory email list.
http://www.riceautosale.com/
A part of Sauk Rapids - Rice Public Schools, the campus is on NE Third Avenue in Rice, Minnesota. A profile of the school, schedules, school hours, maps, directions, and announcements are posted to the site, along with a faculty and staff directory, lunch menus, and information about technology in the schools, office and student services, and health services.
http://www.isd47.org/rice
The official municipal web site allows residents to pay water and sewer bills, building permit fees, and other payments online. Other resources include council meeting agendas and minutes, a community calendar, administrative and departmental contacts, employment opportunities, and a guide to area attractions and events. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.cityofrice.com/
Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church
Directions and a map show the location of the church on 125th Street NW, Rice, Minnesota. Worship schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, communion schedules, and ministry opportunities are posted to the site. Also included is information about its Sunday school programs, 7th and 8th grade confirmation program, and other scheduled events, a sermon archive, and contacts.
http://sotpministries.com/
