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The timeline for the project estimates the center will open in the fall of 2024.

Commissioner Jeff Docken reminded his fellow County Board members there will be a farewell event for Sheriff Dunn from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Rice County Government Services Building in Faribault.

Both the vehicle and building started on fire.

The announcement comes just a couple weeks after Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn announced his retirement to move to Arizona for his wife's job promotion.

The County Board also voted to hire Contegrity Group Incorporated (CGI) to be the Construction Manger for the new Law Enforcement Center/Jail. The firm is based in Little Falls, Mn.

We spoke with Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn this morning about his decision to leave office a year before his term is scheduled to expire. Listen to the full interview below:

Dunn stated, "I truly believe this was the best option for Rice County and it's citizens."