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Neighborhood
Grocery Stores
Residents of Midwest Flats have access to several neighborhood grocery stores within walking distance catering to an array of different cuisines. A few notable local grocery stores are:
- Fareway, 430 NW 2nd Ave Faribault, MN 55021
- Hyvee, 1920 Grant St NW, Faribault, MN 55021
- Aldi, 300 Park Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021
- Barwago Halal Market, 311 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021
Entertainment and Activities
Explore all Faribault has to offer by checking out the local Paradise Center for the Arts or River Bend Nature Center, walking along the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail or around one of the many local lakes, or visiting one of Faribault's many historical sites through a heritage walking tour.
Education
Education in the area around Midwest Flats is anchored by the Faribault Public Schools (ISD #656) system, along with specialized institutions:
- The district operates an Early Childhood Center, multiple elementary schools (including a charter), a middle school, Faribault High School, as well as an area learning center.
- Community Education within the district supports supplementary programming (birth through adult) including enrichment, child care, and special instruction.
- Minnesota State Academy for the Blind is located in Faribault (grades K-12 + residential programming), serving visually impaired and deaf-blind students.
- Cannon River STEM School, a K-8 charter school in Faribault, recently closed operations in 2025 due to financial and governance challenge.
- The district offers extra programming like summer STEAM, driver education, Kids World (childcare & enrichment), etc.