Rice County, Minnesota
Where history meets the college towns.
Explore the historic streets of Northfield,
Faribault's industrial heritage, the Cannon
River Valley, and two well-known liberal arts
colleges. Rice County is a destination for
history, education, business, family visits
and outdoor discovery.
Taxi Minnesota offers prearranged transportation
for eligible Rice County pickups, airport
connections, campus travel and private hourly
journeys between local destinations.
Three major college campuses.
Thousands of reasons to travel.
Northfield is widely recognized for Carleton
College and St. Olaf College, while Faribault
hosts South Central College. Students, families,
prospective students, visiting professors,
alumni and conference guests all need reliable
ways to reach these institutions.
Historic Liberal Arts College · Northfield
Carleton College
Founded in 1866 · Academic and visitor travel
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Carleton College has shaped Northfield's
educational identity since the nineteenth
century. Its historic campus, academic
buildings, cultural programs and Cowling
Arboretum attract visitors throughout
the year.
Taxi Minnesota reviews prearranged rides
for student arrivals, family weekend,
commencement, campus tours, prospective
students and travel between eligible
pickup points and MSP Airport.
College move-inCommencementFamily visitsAirport transfers
Historic Liberal Arts College · Northfield
St. Olaf College
Founded in 1874 · Music, culture and education
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
St. Olaf College is known for its liberal
arts education, Norwegian-American heritage,
music traditions and hilltop Northfield
campus.
Visitors travel here for concerts,
academic conferences, athletic events,
admissions appointments, graduation
ceremonies and family gatherings.
Taxi Minnesota can review scheduled
transportation to and from
approved campus meeting locations.
South Central College serves technical,
career-focused and transfer students.
Transportation requests may involve
class schedules, campus visits,
workforce training and longer-distance
educational travel.
South Central College
Faribault Campus
1225 Third Street SW
Faribault, MN 55021
Campus transportation planning:
Northfield Lines operates a separate scheduled
airport and metro bus service during the school
year. Taxi Minnesota does not operate that route
or claim affiliation with the colleges. Our
transportation is booked separately and
subject to availability. Provide the exact
residence hall, admissions building or approved
campus pickup location when requesting service.
Major local landmarks,
businesses and exact addresses.
Search the county's important campuses,
hotels, hospitals, cultural attractions,
public transportation stops and employers.
The addresses below help passengers identify
actual destinations instead of relying only
on a city name.
Showing featured local destinations
Major College
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Admissions, residence halls,
commencement, alumni and
conference transportation.
Major College
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
Campus visitors, students,
concerts and prearranged
airport connections.
Public College
South Central College
1225 Third Street SW
Faribault, MN 55021
Student transportation,
training appointments
and academic travel.
Historic Museum
Northfield History Center
408 Division Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
The historic bank raid
site and museum in
downtown Northfield.
History Museum
Rice County Museum
1814 Second Avenue NW
Faribault, MN 55021
County history, exhibits,
research collections and
heritage visits.
Historic Manufacturer
Faribault Mill
1500 Second Avenue NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Historic wool manufacturing,
retail store and
scheduled factory tours.
Major Hospital
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
200 State Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
Non-emergency passenger
transportation for visits
and scheduled appointments.
Major Hospital
Northfield Hospital
2000 North Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
Approved passenger pickups
and ordinary scheduled
medical-related travel.
Major Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System
300 State Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
Prearranged appointments
and eligible passenger
transportation.
Historic School
Shattuck–St. Mary's School
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
Boarding school visitors,
family travel and
approved campus pickups.
Major Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Northfield
114 Second Street W
Northfield, MN 55057
Downtown lodging,
campus visits and
airport transportation.
Major Hotel
GrandStay Residential Suites
1500 20th Street NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Business travelers,
overnight visitors
and long-distance rides.
Hotel
AmericInn by Wyndham Northfield
1320 Bollenbacher Drive
Northfield, MN 55057
College family travel,
visitors and
scheduled pickups.
Intercity Bus Stop
Jefferson Lines — Faribault
Fareway Foods
430 Second Avenue NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Scheduled bus arrivals,
departures and private
onward connections.
Municipal Airport
Faribault Municipal Airport
3401 Highway 21 W
Faribault, MN 55021
Approved general aviation
passenger pickups,
FBO visits and
private aircraft arrivals.
Important: These are independent
destinations, not Taxi Minnesota offices.
Listing a college, hotel, hospital or business
does not imply a contract, partnership,
endorsement or guaranteed pickup.
All transportation requests go through
Taxi Minnesota's reservation center.
Rice County Historical Heritage
Dakota homeland, early trade,
historic schools and the bank
robbery that made national history.
Long before Faribault and Northfield
became incorporated communities,
the region's rivers, forests and
prairies were part of Dakota homeland,
including the history of the
Wahpekute Dakota.
The Cannon and Straight rivers
helped shape early travel,
trade and settlement. Alexander
Faribault established an important
trading presence in the region,
and the community that bears his
name developed into a center
of education and industry.
Rice County was created in 1853.
Its history includes wheat milling,
wool manufacturing, railroads,
institutions serving deaf and
blind students, educational
development, and communities
connected through agriculture.
Northfield became especially
well known for the establishment
of Carleton College and St. Olaf
College, and for the attempted
1876 James–Younger Gang robbery
of the First National Bank.
Before statehood
Dakota history
Dakota communities had deep
cultural connections with
the region's rivers,
woodlands and prairie.
1852–1853
Early settlement
Alexander Faribault's
settlement and the
organization of Rice County
helped establish the
area's civic development.
1860s
Industry and education
Schools, churches,
mills and new public
institutions became
central to regional growth.
1866
Carleton College
Founded as Northfield
College, the institution
became an important part
of the city's identity.
1874
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf's founding
expanded Northfield's
academic and
Norwegian-American
cultural heritage.
1876
The Northfield bank raid
The failed robbery
by the James–Younger Gang
became a nationally
remembered event.
History deserves context.
Rice County's story includes Indigenous
peoples, territorial settlement, cultural
change, industry and conflict. Visitors
seeking detailed historical interpretation
should consult local historical societies,
museums and Dakota historical resources.
Taxi Minnesota provides the transportation,
not professional historical guiding.
Historic Attractions & Cultural Destinations
Places worth stopping for
instead of driving past.
Build a private hourly journey
around Rice County museums,
architectural landmarks,
heritage manufacturing,
downtown districts and
cultural attractions.
01
Northfield History Center
Experience exhibits related
to the 1876 bank raid,
local history and the
restored First National
Bank site inside the
historic Scriver Building.
408 Division Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
02
Rice County Historical Society
Study Rice County's
history through historical
artifacts, photographs,
regional research collections
and heritage buildings.
1814 Second Avenue NW
Faribault, MN 55021
03
Alexander Faribault House
Visit the preserved
home associated with
Faribault's founder and
explore the history of
the city's early settlement.
Tours require advance
arrangements.
12 First Avenue NE
Faribault, MN 55021
04
Faribault Mill
Discover Minnesota's
wool-manufacturing
heritage through the
historic mill, factory
store and scheduled
behind-the-scenes tours.
Factory tour reservations
must be made separately.
1500 Second Avenue NW
Faribault, MN 55021
05
Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour
A notable historic
Episcopal cathedral
and Faribault
architectural landmark.
Guided visits should
be arranged with the
cathedral beforehand.
Downtown Faribault
Historic cathedral district
06
Paradise Center for the Arts
A restored historic
entertainment venue
hosting theater,
performances, exhibitions
and community arts programs.
Ideal for prearranged
evening event transportation.
321 Central Avenue N
Faribault, MN 55021
Want to see several sites?
Reserve a private hourly driver, choose your
destinations, and arrange your own museum
admissions or guided tours. Some buildings
have limited hours, private entrances,
special event restrictions or advance
appointment requirements.
Private Hourly Transportation
Hire a driver.
Discover more of Rice County.
Visiting Northfield or Faribault
for the first time? Want to
explore historical museums,
a college campus, a scenic
park and a downtown restaurant
without constantly arranging
separate rides?
Taxi Minnesota offers
prearranged hourly passenger
transportation with a
two-hour minimum.
Longer journeys can be
arranged around your
specific itinerary.
Private driver for approved
multi-stop transportation
Historic downtown and museum visits
College campus and family visits
Nature center and public park travel
Wedding guests and special events
Business meetings across the county
Available vehicle classes
based on your reservation
Transportation and professional historical
guiding are different services.
Museums, admissions, guided programs,
food, park permits and third-party
admission charges are not automatically
included in the transportation reservation.
Choose an interest and approximate duration.
See a sample itinerary before submitting
an online transportation request.
Northfield College Visit
Plan approved stops at Carleton
College, St. Olaf College and
historic downtown Northfield.
Exact feasibility depends on
your starting point and
campus access arrangements.
Sample itineraries do not establish
live availability, fixed pricing,
admission, travel times or a
confirmed reservation. Share all
planned stops in the actual
reservation request.
Connecting Rice County with Minnesota
Airport pickups, college shuttles,
bus handoffs and rural travel.
College travel and rural
transportation require attention
to the final portion of the trip,
especially when a traveler reaches
a bus stop without a confirmed
ride to the next destination.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul
International Airport
Travelers visiting Carleton College,
St. Olaf College, South Central College,
or Rice County businesses may request
eligible airport transportation.
Normal highway routes may involve
I-35 and connecting state roads.
45–75 min
Illustrative Northfield-area
normal-conditions planning range
60–90 min
Illustrative Faribault-area
normal-conditions planning range
In snow or significant congestion,
allow substantially more time.
Winter journeys can exceed normal
driving times, especially during
major storms or road closures.
Times are rough planning estimates,
not live traffic calculations.
Pickup eligibility, flight scheduling,
driver availability and reservation
requirements apply.
Northfield Lines Metro Express
Northfield Lines operates
scheduled Metro Express bus
connections during the
school year, including college
and Northfield stops with
service toward MSP Airport
and Twin Cities destinations.
A traveler using the bus
may still need transportation
from the arrival point to
a residence, hotel, rural
address or other destination.
Taxi Minnesota is independent
of Northfield Lines.
Confirm their schedule
and exact boarding point
directly before traveling.
Our private service requires
its own reservation.
Jefferson Lines — Faribault
Fareway Foods
430 Second Avenue NW
Faribault, MN 55021
The listed Jefferson Lines
passenger stop provides a
connection for scheduled
intercity bus travel.
Passengers arriving here
should arrange onward
transportation in advance.
If your destination is
a rural township, hotel,
college campus or another
Minnesota city, submit
the exact arrival details
through Taxi Minnesota's
reservation center.
Stop locations and
bus schedules may change.
Verify them with the
bus carrier before departure.
Faribault Municipal Airport
Liz Wall Strohfus Field
3401 Highway 21 W
Faribault, MN 55021
Faribault Municipal Airport
serves general aviation.
Passengers arriving by
private aircraft may need
a scheduled vehicle to
hotels, schools,
workplaces or another
regional destination.
Taxi Minnesota can review
a pickup request when
the aviation arrival,
authorized passenger
meeting point and
travel arrangements
are provided ahead of time.
Amtrak and rail connections
Rice County does not have
an active Amtrak passenger
station on the currently
published intercity
passenger rail network.
Travelers seeking Amtrak
service may need to connect
to a station elsewhere
in Minnesota, such as
Saint Paul's Union Depot
or another scheduled
route location.
Taxi Minnesota can review
eligible Rice County-origin
trips to regional rail
terminals. Saint Paul
and Minneapolis city-limit
pickups are not offered.
Uber, Lyft and rural
return transportation
Rideshare service depends
on the number of drivers
available in a specific
location and the demand
for rides at that time.
Northfield and Faribault
may have different
availability from smaller
communities such as
Nerstrand, Morristown,
Webster or rural
county addresses.
An Uber or Lyft drop-off
does not guarantee
a driver will be waiting
for your trip home.
For important departures,
do not get stranded.
Plan ahead.
Big Woods forests,
waterfalls, nature trails
and the Cannon River Valley.
Rice County offers outdoor
destinations beyond its
university campuses and
historic downtowns.
Private transportation
may help visitors reach
designated park entrances
without relying on
uncertain return rides.
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
A major Minnesota state
park known for hardwood
forest, seasonal wildflowers,
Hidden Falls and hiking.
It is particularly popular
for spring and autumn visits.
9700 170th Street E
Nerstrand, MN 55053
River Bend Nature Center
A Faribault natural area
with interpretive programming,
woodland trails, river
scenery and outdoor learning
opportunities.
1000 Rustad Road
Faribault, MN 55021
Carleton Cowling Arboretum
Carleton College maintains
natural areas featuring
trails and varied habitats.
Visitors should respect
posted campus and
arboretum access rules.
Carleton College area
Northfield, MN 55057
Cannon River Wilderness Area
A county outdoor area
offering river scenery,
wooded landscapes and
trail experiences.
Confirm access locations
and trail conditions
before scheduling a pickup.
Rice County · Faribault area
Caron Park
A scenic Rice County
park known for natural
surroundings, trails
and woodland recreation.
Arrange transportation
to an approved
public parking area.
Cannon City Township
Rice County, Minnesota
Rice County Lakes and Recreation
Circle Lake Park,
McCullough Park and
Campground, Falls Creek
Park and other public
outdoor destinations
provide more recreation
opportunities.
Multiple Rice County locations
Park transportation:
Provide the public entrance,
designated parking location
or accessible passenger meeting
point. Drivers cannot guarantee
pickups on hiking trails,
closed park roads, private
lanes or unmaintained routes.
Business, Visitor & Event Travel
From campus events to
major employers and weddings.
Rice County is more than a
sightseeing destination.
Its universities, schools,
manufacturing facilities,
hotels, hospitals and event
venues create year-round
demand for regional travel.
Post Consumer Brands — Northfield
The Northfield cereal
manufacturing operations
have a long connection
to the former Malt-O-Meal
business and the city's
industrial history.
Contractor travel,
business appointments
and employee transportation
may require approved
visitor entrances and
prearranged scheduling.
Shattuck–St. Mary's School
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
A major historic school
with academic and athletic
programs, residential
students and visiting
families. Provide the
authorized campus
pickup point when booking.
Red Barn Farm — Northfield
10063 110th Street E
Northfield, MN 55057
A recognizable seasonal
wedding and event venue.
Private transportation
may connect guests
with hotels, residences
and nearby communities.
Confirm event access
and pickup arrangements.
Northfield and Faribault Events
Visitors may travel
for college graduation,
music performances,
Defeat of Jesse James Days,
the Rice County Fair,
downtown celebrations,
school athletic activities,
conferences and family events.
Demand and road access
may change around major
celebrations. Early
reservations are encouraged.
Countywide Service Area
Every city matters.
So do the smaller towns.
Taxi Minnesota reviews transportation
requests across eligible Rice County
communities. Driver availability,
distance, municipal restrictions,
road conditions and reservation
acceptance determine whether
a requested ride can be fulfilled.
Faribault
County seat. Hospitals,
colleges, museums,
manufacturing, hotels,
bus stop and airport.
Northfield
Carleton College,
St. Olaf College,
historic downtown,
Cannon River and hotels.
Dundas
Cannon River corridor,
commercial destinations,
business travel and
connections to Northfield.
Lonsdale
Growing community with
commuter transportation,
family travel, businesses
and regional appointments.
Morristown
Rural community,
family visits, local
events and longer
regional passenger trips.
Nerstrand
Small-town pickups,
state park visitors
and scenic travel
through the Big Woods area.
Dennison
Small community extending
across the Rice and
Goodhue county area.
Exact pickup address required.
Rice County's 14 Townships
Requests for rural properties
should include the full address,
an accessible pickup location
and a realistic reservation
lead time.
Rice County includes rural
settlements and place names
such as Cannon City, Epsom,
Hazelwood, Little Chicago,
Millersburg, Moland,
Prairieville, Ruskin,
Shieldsville, Veseli,
Webster and Wheatland.
Warsaw is also recognized
as a census-designated
community.
Some localities are
historic settlements,
while others cross
county boundaries or
do not have separate
municipal governments.
Use the exact street
address and correct
county for pickup eligibility.
Don't get stranded.
Arrange the ride before
your options run out.
From a student arriving
for a new academic year
to a traveler whose
car won't restart,
private transportation
is often about the
next part of the journey.
The college move-in day
You arrive at MSP Airport
and need transportation
to an approved Carleton
or St. Olaf residence
hall. Book ahead and
provide your flight,
luggage and campus
location details.
The park-and-ride problem
Your vehicle is parked
at a public lot, but
the battery is dead.
A jump-start attempt
did not work. If you
can wait somewhere
safe and accessible,
request passenger
transportation to
the next destination.
The rural rideshare drop-off
Uber or Lyft brought you
to Morristown or Nerstrand,
but no driver is available
to take you back.
Submit your exact pickup
location and requested
travel time to check
prearranged service.
Wedding guest transportation
Guests are staying at
a Northfield hotel
while the ceremony is
at a rural property.
A properly scheduled
ride can connect
approved locations
without relying on
late-night availability.
Campus to another city
A student needs to
travel from Northfield
to Rochester, Mankato,
St. Cloud, Red Wing,
Owatonna or another
eligible destination.
Request long-distance
passenger transportation
through the reservation center.
Winter flight departure
Snow is forecast before
a morning flight.
Schedule early,
leave additional road
travel time and
confirm your transportation
arrangements before
departure day.
Not an emergency service:
Taxi Minnesota provides
prearranged passenger transportation,
not towing, vehicle repair,
ambulance transportation
or guaranteed immediate dispatch.
All Minnesota trips require
electronic payment before dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rice County transportation
and visitor questions.
Can I reserve a ride to Carleton College?
Yes. Taxi Minnesota reviews prearranged
transportation requests to and from
eligible Carleton College locations.
Include the official destination
address and an approved meeting
location for campus pickups.
Does Taxi Minnesota serve St. Olaf College?
Eligible St. Olaf College transportation
requests can be submitted online,
including airport travel, family visits
and trips between Minnesota cities.
Availability and reservation
acceptance are required.
Can I hire a driver for sightseeing?
Yes. Private hourly transportation
is offered by advance reservation,
with a two-hour minimum.
Share your preferred attractions,
schedule and passenger information.
This is passenger transportation,
not professional guided historical touring.
Can you take visitors to Nerstrand Big Woods?
Requests to the state park may be
accepted when the park entrance,
road conditions and public passenger
meeting location are suitable.
A return pickup should also be
scheduled in advance.
Is there a Jefferson Lines stop in Faribault?
Jefferson Lines lists a Faribault
passenger stop at Fareway Foods,
430 Second Avenue NW.
Confirm the bus carrier's current
itinerary and stop location.
Taxi Minnesota reservations
are arranged independently.
Do you offer 24-hour service in Rice County?
Taxi Minnesota offers 24-hour
prearranged transportation requests,
subject to available drivers,
accepted reservations, applicable
booking lead times and prepayment.
A driver is not guaranteed to be
on standby in every community.
Can you pick up passengers in Minneapolis
or Saint Paul?
No. Taxi Minnesota does not accept
pickups within Minneapolis or
Saint Paul city limits.
Eligible Rice County pickups
may travel into those cities
for drop-off. Airport-origin
service is handled according
to applicable airport
pickup eligibility.
Do you provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles?
Taxi Minnesota does not provide
wheelchair-lift-equipped transportation.
Passengers needing that equipment
should use an appropriately
equipped transportation provider.
Service animals are welcome.
How do I get a price for an hourly trip?
Use the online reservation center
and provide the number of hours,
starting location, vehicle class,
passenger count and itinerary.
Taxi Minnesota does not publish
a complete public price table
for every hourly itinerary.
Taxi Minnesota · Rice County
Visiting for history,
college, business
or just trying to get home?
From Northfield and
Faribault to small-town
Rice County roads,
Taxi Minnesota reviews
private passenger
transportation requests
for eligible pickups
and longer journeys.
Explore the county
with an hourly driver,
arrange airport travel,
visit family or secure
an onward ride after
a bus or other
transportation drop-off.
Historical and visitor information
was prepared using publicly available
records from Rice County government,
the Rice County Historical Society,
the Northfield History Center,
Carleton College, St. Olaf College,
South Central College, Minnesota DNR
and local destination information.
Opening hours, exhibits, admissions
and access rules may change.
No association or endorsement
by these organizations is implied.
Taxi Minnesota operates under
the name Taxi Minnesota
throughout its eligible Minnesota
service areas. Taxi Minnesota does
not use another transportation
company name to identify its service.
Booking acceptance, driver availability,
municipal pickup restrictions,
payment and company terms apply.