Extreme heat and humidity will preside over the area today and an excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Chanhassen until 8 p.m. this evening. Severe storms are also possible late this afternoon into this evening.
The following locations have been designated by Rice County Emergency Management & Rice County Public Health as community cooling shelters during extreme heat events.
Please contact the facility regarding hours of operation.
• Faribault Community Center
o 15 Division St W, Faribault, MN 55021
o 507-334-2064
• Faribault Public Library
o 11 Division St E, Faribault, MN 55021
o 507-334-2089
• FiftyNorth
o 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057
o 507-664-3700
• Lonsdale Public Library
o 1006 NE Birch St, Lonsdale, MN 55046
o 507-744-3977
• Morristown City Hall
o 402 Division St, Morristown, MN 55052
o 507-685-2302
• Nerstrand City Hall
o 221 Main St, Nerstrand, MN 55053
o 507-332-8000
• Northfield Public Library
o 210 Washington St, Northfield, MN 55057
o 507-645-6606
Cooling centers open in Rice County today
