Henry Mower Rice, one of Minnesota's first senators and the namesake of the county. Rice County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,142. Its county seat is Faribault. Rice County comprises the Faribault-Northfield, MN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area.
Yurt definition, a tentlike dwelling of the Mongol and Turkic peoples of central Asia, consisting of a cylindrical wall of poles in a lattice arrangement with a conical roof of poles, both covered by felt or skins. Origin of yurt. Turkish.
The Pacific Yurt is an adaptation of the beloved shelter used by Central Asian nomads for centuries. The compact shape of the yurt and combination of lightweight members in tension and compression mean that the structure is highly efficient in maximizing strength while minimizing the use of materials.