# Planned developments in Rice County, MN

Boardwalk found 320+ planned projects in Rice County, MN in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Northfield City Council agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/rice/

## Rice County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 320+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 11 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, City of Northfield City Council |
| Sources we check | 2 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Rice County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 84 | 26% |
| Residential | 76 | 23% |
| Development decisions | 69 | 21% |
| Commercial | 41 | 13% |
| Public and institutional | 38 | 12% |
| Agricultural | 11 | 3% |
| Industrial | 6 | 2% |
| Mixed use | 2 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Rice County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Park Improvement Plan | Northfield, MN | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Joint Ditch 19 Weir Structure Repair | Rice County, MN | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 28, 2026 |
| $80K Tower Park Phase 1 Improvements | Dundas, MN | K.A. Witt Construction | Parks | 0.65 acres | Out to bid | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 8,000-Square-Foot Ministorage Expansion | Lonsdale, MN | Hanks Mini Storage LLC | Self-storage | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 32-Resident Residential Care Facility | Faribault, MN | Midwest Recovery | Residential | 45.4 acres | Recommended | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Two Rivers Siphon Improvements | Faribault, MN | Stantec Consulting Services | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 37-Unit Townhome Development | Faribault, MN | Rebound Properties | Townhomes | 37 townhomes | Approved | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Reservoir Repair Professional Services Contract | Faribault, MN | Not stated | Water tanks and reservoirs | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Northfield Skate Park Phase II Development | Northfield, MN | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 6.41-Acre Residential Subdivision | Dundas, MN | Johnson-Reiland Builders & Remodelers, Inc. | Residential | 6.41 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 8-Unit Supportive Housing Renovation | Faribault, MN | House of Heritage | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 8 units | Early planning | May 11, 2026 |
| Mighty Fine Coffee Drive-Thru Restaurant Development | Faribault, MN | Mighty Fine Coffee | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Nov 17, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 320+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Rice County

- [Faribault, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/faribault-city/) · 120+ projects
- [Northfield, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/northfield/) · 63 projects
- [Dundas, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/dundas/) · 21 projects
- Lonsdale, MN · 14 projects
- Morristown, MN · 3 projects
- Nerstrand, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Le Sueur County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/le-sueur/) · 350+ projects
- [Steele County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/steele/) · 61 projects
- [Waseca County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/waseca/) · 140+ projects
- [Scott County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/scott/) · 230+ projects
- [Dodge County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/dodge/) · 130+ projects
- [Dakota County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/dakota/) · 980+ projects

All places in Minnesota: [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Questions about Rice County

### What's planned in Rice County, MN?

Boardwalk found 320+ planned projects in Rice County, MN in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Northfield City Council agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Rice County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Northfield City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Rice County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 12, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Rice County, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/rice/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count