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Faribault is an OUTSTANDING LOCATION to do business. With direct access to Interstate-35 and only 30 to 45 minutes from the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Together, our location and comprehensive transportation system will provide any business prospect convenient access to a large workforce and quick interstate access to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP).
Driving Times from Faribault to Other Population Centers
| City | Population | Travel Times |
|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 23,594 | - |
| Owatonna | 25,546 | 20 Minutes |
| Northfield | 20,581 | 20 Minutes |
| Twin Cities Metro | 3,629,190 | 30-60 Minutes |
| MSP International Airport | - | 45 Minutes |
| Mankato Area | 99,134 | 50 Minutes |
| Rochester | 112,225 | 60 Minutes |
| Duluth | 86,110 | 3 Hours |
| Sioux Falls, SD Area | 251,845 | 3.5 Hours |
| Fargo-Moorhead Area | 233,836 | 4 Hours |
| Chicago, IL Area | 9,497,790 | 6.5 Hours |
In Faribault we are fortunate to have a few high quality, reliable electricity providers. Their ability to adapt to the needs of any project - large or small - making them a vital Economic Development Partner for the City of Faribault.
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
- Steve Nordahl, 507-446-4235
There are several Telephone, Internet, Cable, Satellite and Fiber services available in Faribault.
Including, but not limited to: Charter Spectrum, Century Link, and Verizon.
Including, but not limited to: Charter Spectrum, Century Link, and Verizon.
The City of Faribault is proud to support business and industry though affordable water and sewer rates.