Rice Lake (est. pop. 9,010), located in Barron County in northwestern Wisconsin and just 100 miles northeast of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is a charming city known for its scenic beauty and vibrant community. Nestled along the shores of its eponymous lake, Rice Lake is a growing community and serves as a vital commercial and tourist center for the surrounding rural regions. The City offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with a vibrant downtown area featuring charming shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the Northern Star Theatre Company which hosts a variety of performances throughout the year. As a shopping, industrial, educational, and medical hub, Rice Lake supports the surrounding rural communities of Barron, Cameron, Chetek, Shell Lake, Cu