I just returned from a week at the Rice County Fair in Faribault. This is always a fun event. The Fair Board and Jim Hermel always do a great job. This fair does a lot to honor the rural heritage of Rice County. Rice County has a strong 4-H program and I was pleased to be able to help with the annual 4-H auction which was a rousing success. You don’t often get to sell a chicken for over $500. When they dress this chicken, it should be in a tuxedo. Be sure to look at our photo gallery.